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• Part 1 of 3: Do an oil pulling
• Part 2 of 3: Building a routine
• Part 3 of 3: Understanding the positive effects
• Tips
• Warnings

Oil pulling is a traditional Indian remedy that has been used for centuries for good health. In fact, you are removing toxins from your body by rinsing your mouth with oil, making you healthier and more vital. All you need is a bottle of oil and 10-15 minutes a day.

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Part 1 of 3: Do an oil pulling

1. Buy a number of different types of cold-pressed organic oils. Some people who do oil pulling find that sesame oil gives the best results, while others prefer the taste and texture of coconut oil. Consider using the different oils for a few days to take advantage of the benefits of each and see what works best for you.
   • Extra virgin olive oil and sunflower oil are also used for oil pulling. Avoid using rapeseed oil and varieties that contain additives.
2. First thing in the morning take 1 tablespoon of oil. It's important to pull before eating, drinking, or brushing your teeth. You can clean your mouth afterward, and this routine won't take long.
3. Let the oil circulate in your mouth for 10-15 minutes. The oil mixes with your saliva, pulling the toxins from your mouth, the so-called "pulling". As the oil circulates through your mouth and past your teeth, gums, and tongue, it continues to absorb toxins. Usually the oil becomes thicker and milky.
4. Spit out the oil and rinse your mouth thoroughly with warm water. It is important to spit out the oil if it feels thick. This usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes and certainly no longer than 20.
   • You don't want to keep the oil in your mouth for so long that the toxins are reabsorbed by your body. Spit the oil into the sink and rinse your mouth thoroughly with warm water, which often works better at getting the oil out of your mouth than cold water.

Part 2 of 3: Building a routine

1. Change your oil every few days. If you want to try out different oils to see which one you like best and gives the best results, buy as many as you want to try and use a different one each morning. Use a wide variety of organic oils in your kitchen and experiment with their benefits and what you can use them for.
   • Organic extra virgin oil, such as coconut oil, is not always the cheapest to buy, but it is incredibly versatile: you can use coconut oil to make your own toothpaste, as a massage oil, in your hair and in your next stir-fry dish.
2. Prepare the oil the night before. Some people find it difficult to taste a mouthful of oil first thing in the morning, but it is important to do this before cleaning your mouth or eating or drinking anything. So make it as easy as possible for yourself. Consider measuring the oil before you go to sleep and putting it on your bedside table or in the bathroom so you don't have to think about it. Pour it into your mouth and start rinsing.
   • If your toothbrush is normally next to the sink, put it away and put a small glass of oil in its place and it'll be a habit in no time.
3. Make it part of a light morning gym routine. If you are used to doing some gymnastic exercises or stretching in the morning before breakfast, make oil pulling part of this. Wake up your body and start your day right. The more you make it part of a morning routine, the easier it will be for you to get into the habit of oil pulling.
   • Whatever you do in the morning, make oil pulling part of that routine. In the meantime, read the newspaper or your favorite blog.

Part 3 of 3: Understanding the positive effects

1. Keeping your teeth clean with oil. Studies have shown that regular oil pulling increases the amount of s. mutans, a common bacteria in your mouth that is responsible for a variety of oral conditions and a major player in dental breakdown, plaque, gum disease, and cavities. The lipids in the oil take the bacteria out of your mouth and keep them from reattaching.
   • As an emulsifier, vegetable oils stimulate saponification, which you will notice in the cleansing, soapy consistency when you do an oil pulling.
2. Consider using oil pulling to improve bad breath. Halitosis is caused by bacteria and fungi in the mouth and on the tongue. Using extra virgin oil with an oil pulling reduces the number of bacteria and fungi, resulting in a clean, healthy mouth. If you suffer from bad breath, make oil pulling a habit.
3. Use oil pulling with an all-round holistic health regimen. Some people assume that oil pullings detoxify the body as a whole and have other positive effects, including less severe hangovers, less pain, less headache and less insomnia.
   • Studies show that extra virgin oil, especially sesame oil, is very high in antioxidants sesamol, sesamin, sesamoline, Vitamin E, and antioxidants that prevent the absorption of bad cholesterol in the liver. The antibacterial qualities of extra virgin oil support the use of an oil pulling for an overall better health.

Tips

• For a better result, choose a high-quality oil, preferably organic
• Don't spit the oil into the sink - it can clog the drain! Especially if you use coconut oil, which is solid at room temperature.
• If you spit out the oil it should look milky, that's normal!

Warnings

• Do not swallow the oil, it contains toxins that are very bad for you!