Oil Pulling

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Have you ever heard of Oil Pulling? I started looking into it after last fall when I started having serious issues with my wisdom teeth. The pain was so unbearable, I could barely sleep. None of the over the counter gels worked, so, that led me to make a dentist appointment.  I had to undergo 2 sessions of deep cleaning. It had been 3 years since my last dental visit and my gums were very unhealthy. Even after my deep cleaning, I noticed there was a sore around one of my wisdom teeth. My dentist injected an antibiotic around it, and that helped temporarily but even weeks after the treatment, the sore would not heal, and the pain returned.

That is when I started to do more research on natural treatments to help cure gum disease and oral problems. Oil Pulling caught my eye as it was not something I had ever heard of, and it seemed pretty simple to do and better yet, all of the ingredients needed were already in my home so there would be no need to pay more money for another dentist appointment. With it's roots in oil gargling linked to Ayurveda medicine, people have been using oil pulling as a means to cure many ailments, it is not only limited to oral healing. There are testimonies of people being healed from arthritic pain, bad breath, chronic skin conditions that even extended juice fasts could not heal, allergies, migraines, eczema, and many others by simply doing one simple method, oil pulling.

Oil pulling consists of swishing (sip, suck, and pull through the teeth) sesame oil, sunflower oil, or coconut oil in the mouth for 15-20 minutes. The swishing, activates certain enzymes and those enzymes draw toxins out of the blood which is why it is very important not to swallow any of the oil, it is very toxic. If you are doing it right, the oil should become thinner and lighter in color, if the oil is still bright in color, it has not been pulled long enough. After the 15-20 mintues, spit the oil in the sink and immidiately wash and rinse your mouth out. It is encouraged to simply use your fingers to prevent recontaminating your mouth again with your toothbrush. Make sure to disinfect the sink after each oil pulling session as many harmful bacterias are present.

For best results, do this on an empty stomach, preferably before breakfast. For faster results, this may be done up to 3 times daily for chronic conditions.

You can use any oil you would like to use, but sesame oil and sunflower oil are highly recommended. I use coconut oil as I have noticed it makes my teeth whiter. You may get the same effect using the other oils but, one of my friends tried using coconut oil also and said it not only helped her wisdom tooth pain as well but she also noticed her teeth appeared to be whiter. And remember, the key to optimal overall health is a strong immune system, a balanced lifestyle that consists of work, rest, and leisure, a balanced diet that consists of fresh veggies, fruit, and organic meat if you have access to it and can afford it, green smoothies/juice and more importantly, an enduring faith and relationship with Christ! Take care!