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OIL PULLING - quick 10 minute detox everyone can do at home!
The only cost associated with this is the bottle of oil, which you might already have in the kitchen.
The result is almost immediate, and it is totally safe.
No harsh purgatives or weird instruments to buy.
No complicated instructions to decipher.
Best of all, you even get the fringe benefit of cleaner whiter teeth!
Oil pulling works for several reasons. First, it activates enzymes in your mouth when you swoosh oil around. Second, it massages your tongue and activates all the reflexology points on it and therefore benefits the corresponding organs. Third, minerals in the oil gets absorbed directly by your gums. The gentle massage on the gums is also beneficial to the health of your gums.
Getting Started
pick the oil you prefer
Make sure the oil is cold pressed. the quality of oil is not important, although you want to use something you will enjoy the taste of. If you don't like the taste of coconut oil or sesame oil, don't use it. My personal preference is EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) because it has almost no taste. BUY OLIVE OIL
any brand will do, as long as it's cold pressed
Organic China White Tea - 100 Teabags (7.0 Oz)
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/10/2009) 
Horio Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500 Ml Bottle
Amazon Price: $11.50 (as of 07/10/2009)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil - First Cold Pressed, 250ml
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Hemp Oil, Cold Pressed, Organic, 16 oz.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
READY, SET, GO!
easy as 123...
1. get a spoonful of oil ready in a container of your choice.2. pick a time when you can go without the need to talk for 10-15 minutes.
3. now put the oil in your mouth and use your cheeks to move the oil thru the spaces between your teeth. after 10 minutes, spit out the oil, and rinse out your mouth with water.
hint: you may want floss so no little particles of food is hanging out between your teeth....it's rather uncomfortable.
NOTE: when you spit out the oil, it should be white and foamy. if it is still the color of the oil, that means you didn't do it long enough.
HEALTH BENEFITS
my personal experience
After only one week, my teeth feels smoother and looks whiter. After a month, I noticed increased energy level, especially in the morning. My cheek muscles are definitely tighter and firmer now, as a side benefit. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the tongue is an extension of the heart. So I personally think massaging the tongue has benefits to the heart qi, not the organ. I noticed more restful sleep, which is one of the signs of healthy heart qi. Read about oil pulling
- oil pulling how to
- This site will answer some frequently asked questions.
- oil pulling, wonderful therapy
- This site has a lot of info regarding how oil pulling works. A very intensive reading page.
- wikipedia's take on oil pulling
- fast facts on oil pulling.
what does Homer think about oil pulling?
let me know what you think about my page!
or share your experience.
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monarch13 wrote...
Thanks for joining The Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Group. 5 stars.
Posted September 15, 2008
vbright105 wrote...
Excellent! I'd want more information as well, but you have a wonderful start here!
Posted September 04, 2008
roysumit wrote...
Nice lens and valuable information. I had no knowledge about all these before. I think I will give it a try. Five stars to you.
Posted September 04, 2008
Kathy Francis wrote
Wow - this is a fascinating concept! I've recently started incorporating more olive oil into my diet, and this is a great extension of the health benefits. I can't wait to try it.
Posted September 02, 2008
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Posted August 31, 2008
