This is an exquisite way of possibly cleansing the mouth and the whole body of excesses of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other parasites and their toxins. Not only will it help remove these but also other toxins like traces of heavy metals and pesticides and other ‘ides. The ideal time for oil pulling is first thing in the morning before you have had anything to eat or drink. Anything that has found a cosy place in the mouth overnight is in for a shock. Instead of a nice drop of clean warm water to wallow in and then be washed into the warm confines of the stomach, a little pure virgin cold pressed coconut oil is encountered. All the more disturbing for the inhabitants of the mouth should the oil be laced with a few drops of oregano oil or clove oil. There are a couple of reflexes that may be encountered, the swallow reflex and the gag reflex. Persevere and you will overcome both of these and be able to swish the oil around in you mouth for up to twenty minutes or so before spitting it out. After you have finished, it is as well to swish you mouth out with clean water a couple of times, again resisting the urge to swallow.
Well may you ask, ‘What and how much oil, what kind of oil, what can I do while swishing this stuff and any number of other questions.”
Here it is, so simple:
First thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything!
Do the following:-
Take one tablespoon of cold pressed virgin oil. (I like coconut oil). Some find it easier to scape out the solid oil from the jar and allow it to liquify in the mouth.
You may like to add two drops of oregano or clove oil. This is great for compromising bacteria and fungi.
Then just spoon it into you mouth and swish it around. By the way if you have a denture or plate, then best leave it out. Don’t swallow the stuff. Spit it out when the time is up. Best to spit it somewhere other than the sink as the oil will solidify and could block the drain. Then swish you mouth with water a couple of times and spit that out. You may also feel you need to brush you teeth. If you do, maybe keep a separate brush for this and clean it well when you finish brushing.
While you are swishing the oil around you may find it best to sit quietly and read or listen to something or just to have some quiet time.
Just remember this is not prescriptive, make it fun and have fun doing it.
You may find that there are lots of side effects to this activity. Don’t worry about things like whiter teeth, healthier gums, cavities disappearing, no bad breath, better sleep, clearer skin, and many others. They just come with oil pulling. Just enjoy the pleasant outcomes.
Disclaimer:-
This note is for interest only. It is not suggesting that you replace or add any foods, herbal remedy, treatment or other approaches for any ailments without consulting your doctor and having his/her consent.
©Graeme Ward 2012
