Have you tried oil pulling?

    There are a few things I do regularly, oil pulling is one of them. I heard of oil pulling when I started learning about Ayurvedic medicine. Oil pulling is very simple, its constant swishing and pulling of oil (I switch between sesame, sunflower and coconut) in the mouth. The swishing activates enzymes and the enzymes pull toxins from your blood. 

    Here is the best way to add oil pulling to your routine. In the morning, on an empty stomach, after brushing your teeth and tongue scraping, take 1 tablespoon of oil. Swish and pull the oil for 15-20 minutes, do not swallow the oil, remember its full of toxins you want to get rid of so ingesting it is not something you want to do. After 15-20 minutes spit out the oil (it should be white and thin) and rinse your mouth. That's it! 

    Oil pulling has been shown to have many benefits and the ability to heal many ailments. Some that I have read about are: headaches, tooth aches, bronchitis, ulcers, gun disease. It can whiten your teeth and brighten your gums, within just a few days of starting. 

    Is oil pulling part of your daily routine? If so, what oil do you prefer to use? Have you seen any results from it? If you don't already do it, give it a try. I would also recommend getting a tongue scraper to start using in the morning. I get my tongue scrapers (pictured) on amazon, for just a few dollars and they are well worth it :). My auromère Ayurvedic herbal toothpaste (pictured) is also available on amazon (cardamom fennel is my favorite). I think you will be pleased with your results if you give these things a try. 

~Janet ✌