Health Benefits of Coconut Oil Pulling

Coconut oil pulling is a natural remedy that has its origin in ancient ayurvedic medicine. Although coconut oil pulling has been used for thousands of years as a folk remedy in India, it is only recently that the therapy gained mainstream attention mainly because of its multiple benefits. Oil pulling coconut oil therapy uses natural substances to detoxify the body by absorbing chemicals and toxins through blood vessels in the tongue and mouth. Besides detoxifying and cleaning teeth and gums, oil pulling also heals oral infections and cures bad breath. It also helps in treatment of various diseases including;constipation,diabetes,high blood pressure,allergies,mouth and gum disease,migraines,women hormonal issues,skin disorders,kidney disease and chronic infections.

   What does coconut oil pulling therapy entail?    

Step 1

The process is actually very simple. Take one tablespoon of virgin organic coconut oil and swish it back and forth in your mouth for about 20 minutes. Be sure to do this on an empty stomach first thing every morning before brushing your teeth because you need to clean out any lingering toxins afterwards. Alternatively, you can do it before lunch provided you have not eaten for at least 4 hours.

Step 2

After about 20 minutes, the oil turns watery and milky white and this is a sign that you are pulling chemicals and toxins out of your body. Spit out the coconut oil and gargle your mouth with warm salt water. The process should not be stressful at all. Coconut oil swishing in mouth may feel a little foreign.  

At first it might be quite difficult to do the 20 minutes straight. Therefore, you can start out in 5 minutes intervals. If your muscles get sore you are swishing the oil too vigorously! If you are a multi-tasker like myself, you can even do other things such as washing the dishes, showering or watching the news while gently swishing the oil in your mouth!  However, if you feel the urge to swallow the oil –  spit it out, take a deep breath and start again. After a few goes, it will become second nature.

 Facts to remember when Coconut Oil Pulling    

• Do not swallow the coconut oil because it contains the toxins and chemicals you are pulling from the body.
• The timing is key. This should be long enough to break through bacteria and plaque but not long enough for the body to start reabsorbing the bacteria and toxins.
• Oil pulling is a natural therapy. Therefore, you should not expect to cure your problems immediately. Do it for at least two weeks and take a break before you start again.

Streptococcus Mutans is a dangerous bacterium that is a key player in tooth decay and plaque buildup. Coconut oil pulling reduces the number of Streptococcus Mutans in as little as 2 or 3 weeks. On the other hand, gingivitis is an inflammation of your gums and it usually happens when your immune system attacks the bacteria in the plaque. Coconut oil pulling is very effective in reducing gingivitis and plaque. Besides pulling toxins and chemicals from your body, coconut oil contains antifungal properties that kill the Candida yeast cells in your mouth. Most people notice that their gums are healthier and teeth are whiter within 3 days of practicing the coconut oil pulling technique. I’ve been doing it for about 18 months now and the results are amazing!

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