How to use oil pulling?
Why oil pulling?
Oil pulling, helps kill bacteria in the mouth. It is also said to help the body detoxify itself by drawing out toxins from the oral cavity which then spit out along with the oil. Oil pulling counteracts the building of plaque on the teeth and prevents inflammation. Oil pulling is said to help treat a variety of health problems, not just those that are rooted in the mouth. Among other things, it has been reported that oil pulling helped against various infections, problems with candida, joint pain, eliminate coated tongue and much more. Do not be surprised if oil pulling can help you with some of the problems you least expect. It might be worth a try anyway.
How to use oil pulling?
It's very simple, all you have to do is drink some water so you do not dry in the mouth. Then you take a teaspoon of coconut oil and let it melt in your mouth. Just as with regular mouthwash, run around the oil in the mouth, strainers between teeth and around the tongue. You do this for 15-20 minutes once or twice a day. 20 minutes can seem like a long time but the opportunity to do something else in the meantime.
When you are done, you spit out the oil in the bin and rinse your mouth with warm water so you get all the oil out. Never swallow the oil as it contains the bacteria and toxins you want to get rid of. Do not spit oil into the sink because coconut oil solidifies easily and can cause blockages in the lines.