OIL PULLING By: Andrea Sipcic
What is it and how does it work?
oil pulling has returned. With the benefits of
Oil pulling is a traditional Ayurvedic remedy
this practice becoming more well known, oil
that involves swishing oil in the mouth as you
pulling is becoming more and more popular.
would a mouthwash. The bacteria and toxins
As most of us have always been conditioned
get “pulled” away as a result of the swishing
to just brush, try to floss every night and see
and dissolved in the oil.
the dentist regularly, I thought that was as good as it got. I was urged by others years
What are some of the benefits? Reduces the amount of harmful bacteria in
ago to oil pull and have been doing so ever since.
the mouth Thoroughly cleans the mouth
Commonly, it is said that pretty much any
Reduces plaque
oil will do. However, coconut and sesame
Can prevent bad breath, gingivitis, cavities
seem to be the most common. Personally, I
and gum inflammation
prefer to use coconut oil. I also like to
Can help to whiten teeth
consider the properties and qualities of the
Can help heal bleeding gums
different oils. Coconut and sesame are amazing, so I wouldn’t stray from those. You
The Experience
can even mix them so you have the best of
As with so many amazing ancient remedies,
both worlds.
