Traditionally an oral Ayurvedic therapy from India, oil pulling is currently a growing trend. Recent studies show that oil pulling reduces gingivitis, plaque, and microorganisms that cause bad breath. You may ask how? Most microorganisms inhabiting the mouth consist of a single cell. Cells are covered with a lipid, or fatty, membrane, which is the cell’s skin. When these cells come into contact with oil, a fat, they naturally adhere to each other.
Using coconut oil for pulling gives you the added benefit of lauric acid, which is well known for it’s anti-microbial agents. Maybe just start with five minutes a day and when you’re finished be sure to spit it out into the trash, not the sink, as oil could clog your pipes.
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