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Saturday 23 November 2013

Oil Pulling - teeth hygiene

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The Art of Oil Pulling


Oil pulling has been used for 1000’s of years from culture to culture. It’s a traditional way of cleaning your teeth but with added benefits.

Oil pulling is easy and effective, it aims to remove harmful toxins, bacteria and plaque from your mouth. In time it will improve the overall health of your mouth, gums and teeth, as well as other benefits in your body.

So what is Oil pulling 


It’s a holistic remedy for bleeding gums. It involves swishing a tablespoon of oil (coconut & sesame oil are my favorites) around your mouth for 5 minutes working up to 20 minutes. 

Now what this does is pull any bacteria, toxins and plaque from your mouth. It does this by mixing with your saliva, turning into a white liquid. Lipids in the oils begin to pull out the toxins from the saliva. As the oil is swished around the mouth, teeth, tongue and gums, the oil continues to absorb the toxins, it will then sometimes start to thicken. Once the oil has reached this consistency, it’s time to spit out in a bin (not down the sink), it’s important you do not swallow as you do not want to re-absorb the toxins you have just removed with the oil.

- How do Oil Pull –

  1. 1.     You will need a table spoon of oil. Place the table spoon of oil into your mouth and begin to swish. I often set my timer for 20 minutes. Obviously when starting out you might find it difficult to swish for the full 20 minutes, so maybe start with 5 and build up.
  2. 2.     To see full benefits I recommend doing this for about 21 days in a row, in the morning is best as it’s the time that you have the most bacteria in your mouth. After the 21 days you can do it 3 times a week, and work your way down to just once or twice a week or as and when you feel you need it.
  3. 3.     Spit out into a bin, never down a sink oil is not good for house hold piping.
  4. 4.     Rinse mouth with water & then brush teeth as normal




>>Brighter, whiter teeth

>>Healthier gums
>>Prevents bad breath
>>Increased energy
>>Clearer mind
>>Decreased headaches
>>Clearer sinuses
>>Alleviated allergies
>>Better sleep
>>Clearer skin
>>Regulated menstrual cycles
>>Improved lymphatic system
>>Improved PMS symptoms

What have you got to loose… I always advise everyone to do their own research and see what they find out. Do what works best for you! This is my natural way of keeping my smile bright and white.


As always Love your Little Witch 

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