Oil pulling

I have started and stopped this process several times in the past, but I want to really give it a go in 2016 to see if there really are health benefits to it.

What I noticed when I was oil pulling somewhat regularly. 

1.whiter teeth

2. cleaner teeth

3. a decrease in bad breath

I am looking forward to making it part of my morning routine and in reporting how it makes me feel to y'all.

Anyone else care to chime in???

Here are a few articles that I have found helpful in the past!

10 Tips for Making Oil Pulling Work

1. Start first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.
2. If using coconut oil, melt it first, or let it melt in your mouth. I sort of “chew” it until it melts.
3. Use less oil if it feels like it’s too much.
4. Keep the oil in the front of your mouth – don’t gargle with it. You will have a mouthful of liquid by the end from the oil and the extra saliva.
5. If your mouth and jaw get tired, take a break and let it sit without swishing in the front of your mouth.
6. Try doing a small task that takes between 5-20 minutes – folding a load of laundry, taking a shower, checking emails, packing your kids’ lunches, vacuuming the living room, etc.
7. Be sure to do it long enough so that the oil and the enzymes in your saliva interact.
8. Spit the oil into the garbage can, not in the sink to prevent it from clogging pipes.
9. Swish really well with salt water afterward.
10. Brush your teeth and floss as normal. (I use a homemade toothpaste.)

http://helloglow.co/oil-pulling/

10 Benefits of Oil Pulling – From various sources.  Why to gargle with oil.

• Oil pulling is thought to remove toxins in the body and improve overall heath.
• Swishing with coconut oil whitens teeth, improves morning breath,  and improves oral health. In some studies, oil pulling reduces Streptococcus Mutans bacteria, a significant contributor to tooth decay.
• Oil pulling increases energy.
• Swishing with oil is believed to balance hormones and help with hormonal issues.
• Less jaw pain.  TMJ sufferers have reported less jaw pain from oil pulling.
• Improves skin conditions.  After oil pulling some have shown improvement in acne, Keratosis Pilaris, Psoriasis and Eczema.
• Alleviation of headaches and hangovers occurs with oil pulling.
• Gargling with oil boosts the immune system.
• Oil pulling may prevent heart disease.
• Swishing with oil is believed to reduce inflammation

http://www.chachingqueen.com/benefits-of-oil-pulling-swishing-coconut-oil-every-morning/#_a5y_p=3241224