It's fascinating! Not as appealing to actually do but the results are great.
It is a strange feeling to just swish oil in your mouth until it starts to thicken but if you can push through the awkwardness of that feeling than you can reap the many benefits it provides.
WebMd mentions that it dates back 3,000 years!
An article from foodmatters.tv discusses the main 7 health benefits:
1. WHITENS TEETH
2. INCREASES ENERGY
3. DETOXES THE BODY
4. AIDS HORMONAL CHANGES
5. REDUCES HEADACHES
6. KEEPS THE SKIN CLEAR
7. PROMOTES ORAL HYGIENE
According to an article from Dr. Axe (and many other articles and opinions, including my own) recommend using coconut oil.
Why coconut oil???
Because coconut oil has been shown to:
-Balance Hormones
-Kill Candida
-Improve Digestion
-Moisturize Skin
-Reduce Cellulite
-Decrease Wrinkles and Age Spots
-Balance Blood Sugar and Improve Energy
-Improve Alzheimer’s
-Increase HDL and Lower LDL Cholesterol
-Burn Fat
-Highly absorbable
-Balance Hormones
-Kill Candida
-Improve Digestion
-Moisturize Skin
-Reduce Cellulite
-Decrease Wrinkles and Age Spots
-Balance Blood Sugar and Improve Energy
-Improve Alzheimer’s
-Increase HDL and Lower LDL Cholesterol
-Burn Fat
-Highly absorbable
Directions for use according to Dr. Axe:
1. Make sure to oil pull first thing in the morning right after you get out of bed before you brush your teeth or drink anything!
2. Gently swish 1 – 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in your mouth and between your teeth for 10-20 minutes making sure that you don’t swallow any of the oil. (Do this gently so you don’t wear out your jaw and cheeks!)
3. Spit out the oil in the trash (not the sink so it doesn’t clog up the plumbing…ask me how I know) and immediately rinse your mouth out with warm water (use salt water for added antimicrobial properties).
4. Finally, brush your teeth as normal.
5. Voila, easy as that!
Try it for yourself and see if you notice a difference; I did!
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