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How to Do Oil Pulling
Oil pulling is an ancient remedy that has gained recent attention for its reported health benefits. It involves swishing oil in your mouth for a period of time in order to trap bacteria and pull toxins out of the body.
Instructions
- Choose an oil to use for oil pulling. Any edible oil will do, but some popular choices are sesame oil and coconut oil.
- Start with one tablespoon of oil. Put it in your mouth and push, pull, and draw it through your teeth as if you were swishing mouthwash.
- Continue swishing the oil between your teeth and around your mouth for 15-20 minutes. The oil will become thin and milky during this time.
- When the time is up, spit out the oil and rinse your mouth with plain water.
- Repeat the exercise one to three times a week on an empty stomach.
Tips
- Start slow, swishing for just 1-2 minutes and gradually building up to 15-20 minutes. This will give your jaw a chance to adjust.
- Don’t worry if you accidentally swallow the oil. It won’t do any harm, but it won’t do your teeth much good either.
- Make sure to consider the cost of the oil you’re using. Some oils may be more affordable than others.
- Be patient – oil pulling doesn’t provide instantaneous results. It may take several weeks or months to see any improvement.
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