Coconut Oil Pulling Benefits & How-to Guide

Used primarily in Ayurvedic medicine, oil pulling is a fantastic oral detoxification procedure that is simply done by swishing a tablespoon of oil (typically coconut oil, olive or sesame oil) in your mouth for 10-20 minutes.

Oil pulling works by cleaning (detoxifying) the oral cavity in a similar way that soap cleans dirty dishes.It literally sucks the dirt (toxins) out of your mouth and creates a clean, antiseptic oral environment that contributes to the proper flow of dental liquid that is needed to prevent cavities and disease.

This unbelievably effective procedure has been used for centuries as a traditional India remedy to:
    Cures tooth decay
    Kills bad breath
    Heals bleeding gums
    Prevents heart disease
    Reduces inflammation
    Whitens teeth
    Soothes throat dryness
    Prevents cavities
    Heals cracked lips
    Boosts Immune System
    Improves acne
    Strengthens gums and jaw

This is how to do coconut oil pulling:
    Make sure to oil pull first thing in the morning right after you get out of bed before you brush your teeth or drink anything.
    Gently swish 1 – 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in your mouth and between your teeth for 10-20 minutes making sure that you don’t swallow any of the oil. (Do this gently so you don’t wear out your jaw and cheeks!)
    Spit out the oil in the trash (not the sink so it doesn’t clog up the plumbing…ask me how I know) and immediately rinse your mouth out with warm water (use salt water for added antimicrobial properties).
    Finally, brush your teeth as normal.
    Voila, easy as that!

We recommend oil pulling 3-4x per week with coconut oil and also adding essential oils to your mixture.