Oil Pulling

30/10/2013 01:24

We spend lots of time focusing in the food that we place into our bodies, but frequently forget the products we use to them also change our well-being. Several deodorants, toothpastes, lotions and potions include toxins which can be dangerous to the amazing bods, therefore I'm always on the watch for organic and chemical-free choices. Recently I was immediately intrigued and discovered oil pulling.


Oil pulling can be an ancient ayurvedic method which includes swishing oil around inside your-mouth for 15-20min. It's used to cleanse the mouth and considered to enhance overall oral health, whiten teeth and assist with gum disease & mouth. It's even associated with detoxifying your body and may cause the alleviation of other conditions like allergic reactions, asthma, migraines, stiff joints, arthritis, hypertension, and insomnia, only to list some. Just how can this work?

The Oil Pulling System:

Put one tbsp of organic oil in your-mouth (do not consume) and then swish it about for 15 20 minute, pulling and pushing it through your teeth. An organic coconut oil is chosen by most people. Other choices are sesame and olive. Don't consume the oil because it's hazardous.

After about 15 20minutes the oil will accept a white colour allowing you to know it did its work and is prepared to get spit out. 

Voila! You did it!

Try getting started with 10min, when the notion of keeping oil in your-mouth seems difficult for 15 - 20min and slowly develop to the total recommended time.