Oil Pulling
Recently, a close friend of mine introduced me to the ancient Ayurveda process known as oil pulling. Oil pulling is a technique of pulling the toxins out of your body through your gums. It is said to be a total; healing process for your body and assist with illnesses such as: gingivitis, halitosis, eczema, ulcers, diseases of the stomach and much more. It is also believed to assist with the whitening of teeth, which I have noticed during my short time doing this process. It is not an easy process and also not very enjoyable; but the health benefits are well worth it. Listed below are the steps.
1. On an empty stomach pour one tablespoon of Sesame Oil into your mouth. Other oils that are popularly used are Pure Olive Oil, Coconut Oil and Sunflower Oil but, Sesame Oil is the recommended oil. It is recommended to be done in the morning before eating or drinking; if you choose to do it later or multiple times day then it should be done 4 hours after eating and 1 hour after drinking.
2. Move the oil around in your mouth without swallowing it (as it will become filled with the toxins and parasites that are being removed from your body). Do not gargle it, but move it around like mouthwash. You do not have to swish it around vigorously, just in a relaxed manner. You should swish it around in your mouth for 15-20 minutes without swallowing or spitting.
Once the oil has become filled with the toxins it will start to turn white and thin from being mixed with your saliva.
3. Once you have reached your time limit, spit the oil out and rinse your mouth with warm salt water. While this step is optional, the salt acts as a antimicrobial, helps to mollify inflammation and helps to rid any toxins that may have stuck around after the spitting.
You’re done!
This process can be done every morning or a couple times a week, whichever you are most comfortable with. But, please understand that this is not an overnight detoxification. It takes time to see results, but your health, your teeth and your breath will thank you for it!
What are some natural health techniques that you indulge in?
I have never heard of this! Where would I get sesame oil?!
ReplyDeleteYou can get sesame oil at sweetbay or basically any grocery or health foods store. There are some sources that say it can help with things such sinus problems, or lung illness or even headaches.
ReplyDeletehmmmmmm....I will love to try this. How does sesame oil taste? is it bearable to swish around for 20 mins?
ReplyDeleteHonestly? Dreamer, it tastes terrible, but I have swished it around for 15 minutes. You can get accustomed to the taste to the point that it isn't uncomfortable, never to the point that it is good. It does leave a nice nutty taste in your mouth afterwards.
ReplyDeleteI've heard of this, but had no idea it was for that long. How long have you been doing this? What results/differences have you seen?
ReplyDeleteI have been doing it for about two weeks. I have seen whiter teeth and my mouth feels cleaner. As far as health issues, I do not know if they have been affected yet.
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