Oil pulling is an Indian folk remedy that has been used for centuries to maintain good health. Essentially, the process causes toxins to be expelled from the body, causing the oil to flow around your mouth, leaving you healthier and more revitalized. All it takes is a bottle of oil and 10-15 minutes of your time. Read on for more information.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Practice Oil Pulling
Step 1. Purchase a variety of cold pressed organic oil
Some suggest sesame oil as the most effective for treatment, while others prefer the taste and texture of coconut oil. Consider alternating between oil varieties every two days to get the full benefit of all oils, and see what works best for you.
Virgin olive oil and sunflower oil are commonly used for oil pulling. Avoid rapeseed and other varieties processed with additives
Step 2. First in the morning, measure 1 tablespoon of oil
It is important to pull before consuming any food or drink during the day and even before brushing your teeth. You will have the option to clean your mouth later, and it won't take long to complete the procedure.
Step 3. Shake the oil in your mouth for 10-15 minutes
The oil mixes with the saliva and absorbs by "pulling" the toxins from the mouth. The oil is stirred around the mouth, teeth, gums and tongue and absorbs toxins: it usually becomes viscous and milky.
Step 4. Spit out the oil and rinse your mouth thoroughly with warm water
It is important to spit out the oil when it starts to get thicker. This usually takes 10 - 15 minutes, and certainly no more than 20.
Do not keep the oil in your mouth for too long to prevent the toxins from reabsorbing. Eject the oil into the trash can or sink and rinse your mouth with warm water
Part 2 of 3: Developing a Routine
Step 1. Change oil varieties every two days
If you want, try different oils to see what works best for you and produces the best results. Keep the kitchen fully stocked with a variety of organic oils, and experience their benefits and uses.
Organic virgin oils like coconut oil aren't the cheapest at the supermarket, but they're incredibly versatile - you can use coconut oil to make toothpaste, massage or hair oil, or for cooking
Step 2. Prepare the oil the night before
Some people are demotivated by the idea of having to taste the oil first thing in the morning, but it is important to do this before cleaning your mouth or consuming food. Prepare the oil before bed and leave it on the bedside table, or in the bathroom, so you don't think about it. Put the oil in your mouth and start rinsing.
If you usually keep your toothbrush over the sink, put it away and put a small glass of oil in its place. It will become a habit in no time
Step 3. Make it part of an exercise routine
If you typically do some exercise or light stretching in the morning before breakfast, make oil pulling part of the regimen. Wake up your body and start the day right. The more you make it part of a routine, the easier it will be to do it on a daily basis.
Whatever you usually do in the morning, add oil pulling to the routine. Watch the newspaper briefly while holding the oil, or read your favorite blog
Part 3 of 3: Understanding the benefits
Step 1. Keep your teeth clean with oil
Studies have shown that regular oil pulling reduces the amount of s.mutans, a common oral bacterium responsible for a variety of oral diseases and a major contributor to tooth decay, plaque, gingivitis and tooth decay. The lipids in the oil work to draw out the bacteria and prevent them from sticking back to the walls of the mouth.
What you will notice during the process will be a soap-like texture, precisely because the vegetable oils purify, like a soap
Step 2. Consider oil pulling as a remedy for bad breath
Bad breath is caused by bacteria and fungi in the mouth and on the tongue, and regular use of virgin oils for oil pulling will reduce these bacteria and fungi: you will fight bad breath and contribute to a clean and healthy mouth.
Step 3. Use oil pulling to help achieve a holistic health regimen
Some use oil pulling for general body detox and attribute various positive effects to it, including hangover reduction, pain relief, headache relief, insomnia.
Studies show that virgin oils, sesame in particular, are particularly high in antioxidant sesamol, sesamine, sesamolin, vitamin E and antioxidants that block the absorption of bad cholesterol in the liver. The antibacterial qualities of virgin oils support the use of oil pulling to promote oral health in general
Advice
- The oil at the end of the rinse looks similar to milk. It's normal.
- For best results use a good quality organic oil.
