\u201cOil pulling\u201d is a phrase we\u2019ve been hearing a lot lately in natural health circles; so what exactly is it, should you try it, and if so why? Well, if your pearly whites are looking a little dull, or you notice you\u2019re still afflicted with \u201cmorning breath\u201d at 2pm, oil pulling could be just what you need to step up your oral health regime.<\/p>\n
Simply put, oil pulling is the practice of swishing oil around your mouth<\/strong>, and while it might sound silly at first, it\u2019s actually a very practical routine with ancient origins, and a number of modern-day health benefits.<\/p>\n Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic self-care ritual, where oil is used to “pull” toxins and germs out of the mouth. The toxins are absorbed into the oil, leaving your mouth cleaner and healthier.<\/p>\n Traditionally, oil pulling was done with sesame oil<\/a>, coconut oil<\/a> or ghee<\/a>. However, only coconut oil has been shown to remove the\u00a0Streptococcus mutans<\/em>\u00a0bacteria; this antioxidant-rich, nourishing oil is widely considered the most beneficial oil choice for oil pulling.<\/p>\n Our oil pulling oil is made with ozonated coconut oil, and a dash of spearmint for added freshness.<\/p>\n \u201cOil pulling\u201d is a phrase we\u2019ve been hearing a lot lately in natural health circles; so what exactly is it, should you try it, and if so why? Well, if your pearly whites are looking a little dull, or you notice you\u2019re still afflicted with…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":9660,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[142],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nBenefits of Oil Pulling<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nChoosing the Right Oil<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Oil Pulling is Easy – Directions & Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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