{"id":11762,"date":"2023-03-27T10:26:51","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T10:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=11762"},"modified":"2023-03-27T11:05:20","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T11:05:20","slug":"what-is-oil-pulling-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/what-is-oil-pulling-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What is oil pulling + how to do it"},"content":{"rendered":"

How I use oil pulling in my routine.<\/em><\/p>\n

How are ya going friends? I hope you\u2019re having a great morning! We’re back from a quick tip to Phoenix – Liv’s studio CRUSHED IT at competition this weekend! – and into the weekly grind. I have a ton of appts, getting new Fit Team workouts ready to send out tomorrow, and packing for another trip.<\/p>\n

After not writing about anything dental-related in multiple years, here were are with two posts in one month<\/a>! What\/s next? Mouthwash reviews? (jk I\u2019m not thaaaaat desperate for content. And I have a favorite mouthwash\u2026 it\u2019s the aurom\u00e9re brand from Thrive Market<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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Grab a jar of coconut oil and maybe join me for a lil swish while you read this post. I\u2019m going to talk about oil pulling and tongue scraping and why they\u2019re been staples in my routine for years now. I feel like these two habits are currently surging in popularity, so I thought I\u2019d break it all down for ya.<\/p>\n

As always, it\u2019s up to you to use your best judgment when deciding your unique health journey. Consult with a medical professional before making any changes. Just wanted to share my experience with these things since I\u2019ve been doing them for a while and have noticed positive effects.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

What is oil pulling? and how do it<\/h2>\n

What the heck is oil pulling?<\/h3>\n

Even though it\u2019s currently seeing a resurgence in popularity, oil pulling is a technique that has been around for thousands of years. This ayurvedic practice involves swishing oil around in your mouth for up to 20 minutes in order to facilitate detoxification, healthy gums and teeth, and aid in digestion. The toxins and plaque are believed to adhere to the oil, and when you spit it out, all of the \u201cick\u201d goes down the drain with it. It\u2019s also believed to improve mouth muscular strength, balance hormones, improve arthritis symptoms, mood, and assist in preventing dementia.<\/p>\n

How do you oil pull?<\/h3>\n

You take about a teaspoon of vegetable-based oil (sesame, coconut and olive all work well) and swish it in your mouth with the goal of 15-20 minutes. The first time I tried this, I only lasted six, but now it\u2019s easy for me to get in 15 minutes while I get dressed and ready for the day. After swishing around, spit and rinse. A little tip: don\u2019t spit the oil down the sink as it will solidify and could cause plumbing problems. Spit it into the trash can or flush it down the toilet. Also be sure not to swallow the oil after swishing\u2026 it\u2019s pretty liquid-y and gross by the end.<\/p>\n

Benefits of oil pulling:<\/h4>\n

There are only a handful of studies regarding oil pulling<\/a>, but it has been shown to reduce plaque, gingivitis and the total count of aerobic microorganisms in the plaque of study participants<\/a>. It can also reduce halitosis,<\/a> and I definitely notice that my breath smells fresh after oil pulling, especially when I wake up the next morning.<\/p>\n

It feels great. My teeth always feel shiny and clean after oil pulling, and recently a friend asked why my teeth were so white. Even though the coffee and wine I drink stains them, I think it helps reduce the stains. (Baking soda helps, too!)<\/p>\n

It\u2019s inexpensive. I\u2019m always looking for holistic ways to improve my health, and feel like this one really has no risk in trying since I have coconut oil on hand. If it works, great, but if it doesn\u2019t, it\u2019s not going to break the bank.<\/p>\n

Cons:<\/h4>\n

The evidence of the benefits of oil pulling is mostly anecdotal. Like I said, there are a handful of studies but it hasn\u2019t been extensive.<\/p>\n

20 minutes is a long time! I usually try to do it while I get ready for the day, or while I’m reading before bed.<\/p>\n

The \u201cdetoxification\u201d claim. I feel like the word \u201cdetox\u201d is slapped on everything these days, and while many of us can use extra support, it tends to feel a little overboard. At the same time, I do like the potential health benefits and notice my teeth feel cleaner.<\/p>\n

I also use this strategy in addition to brushing regularly, Waterpik (bless this thing), Cocofloss (the best!) and tongue scraping. I do this every morning right when I wake up and before bed. My favorite on is from Thrive Market<\/a> <\u2014 my link gets you 40% off your first order.<\/p>\n

So tell me friends: do you oil pull? Would you try it??<\/p>\n

xo<\/p>\n

Gina<\/p>\n

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How I use oil pulling in my routine. How are ya going friends? I hope you\u2019re having a great morning! We\u2019re back from a quick tip to Phoenix \u2013 Liv\u2019s studio CRUSHED IT at competition this weekend! \u2013 and into the weekly grind. I have a ton of appts, getting new Fit Team workouts ready\u2026
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