Many complain of bad oral hygiene problems like bad breath cavities and gum problems. Dental Health can affect your overall health also. Studies have also found that when you prevent Dental carries and peridontal diseases then you can reduce the risk of diabetes and heart diseases very significantly. Good oral hygiene is a gateway to overall good health today. Let us have a look on how to detox your body naturally using the oil pulling technique.
Let me talk about an ancient Indian technique of oral hygiene. I’m talking about oil pulling.
What exactly is oil pulling, it’s an oral health practice that originated in India as part of aurc medicine. Thousands of years ago the idea is simple. You swish a tablespoon of oil in your mouth for about 15 to 20 minutes and then spit it out, sound easy right. It is easy and very effective.
Also let’s see what are the benefits you can get from oil pulling.
- First oil pulling reduces harmful bacterias. You see your mouth is home to millions of bacterias. Oil pulling can help reduce the levels of harmful bacterias that contribute to issues like bad breath, cities and gum diseases.
- Second it freshens your breath. It’s believed to remove odor causing toxins and bacterias.
- Third it whitens teeth over time.
- Finally promotes overall health.
Oral health is linked to overall health by reducing the bacteria in your mouths. Oil pulling may contribute to a healthier body.
Now let’s see which oil can be used. The most commonly used oil are coconut oil and sesame oils. May oil contains vitamin E, lolic acid and poly unsaturated fatty acids. These compounds have antioxidative properties which reduces free radical injuries to oral tissues.
Next we have coconut oil. Coconut oil is composed of 92% saturated acids 50% of saturated acid as laic acid which has antimicrobial properties.
Now let’s see the right technique of oil pulling technique to detox your body naturally.
Take about 1 tablespoon of your chosen oil and put it in your mouth and gently swish it around. Be sure not to swallow it move it between your teeth and across the gums for 15 to 20 minutes. If you are new to oil pulling start with 5 minutes and work your way up. When you are done spit the oil out. Swishing the oil in your mouth changes the viscosity of the oil. Oil and turns it milky white with a thin consistency. Remember swallowing the oil should be avoided as it may have toxins and bacterias which can be harmful if you swallow it.
Now rinse your mouth with warm water, also understand that oil pulling should not be done every day. For best results you should do oil pulling for one week then take a break and repeat after 3 months so whether you are looking to improve. Improve your oral health brighten your smile or just try something new. Oil pulling is an easy habit that can make a positive difference in your health.
Try for yourself enjoy the benefits.