Oil Pulling, Ancient Method, Modern Results

[Guest guest]

We've also seen women experience verified improved dental health with a coconut oil based toothpaste that can be made at home. (Recipe is in our files section.)http://www.webvitamins.com/article.aspx?id=13Oil Pulling: Ancient Method, Modern Results

Indian Ayurvedic Method

Oil

pulling is an Indian Ayurvedic method where you take about one

tablespoon of oil (traditionally sesame or sunflower oil are used) and

swish it around in your mouth for 20 minutes. It is best done first

thing in the morning before eating or drinking. After 20 minutes the

oil is spit out. Make sure you don¢t swallow when you are finished

swishing as the oil is supposed to pull toxins from the body. In this study they found that the oil pulling group had a reduction in Streptococcus counts in both plaque and salivaAn article in an Indian dentistry journal

found that oil pulling can be preventative and help maintain oral

health. In this study they found that the oil pulling group had a

reduction in Streptococcus counts in both plaque and saliva. The Journal of Oral Health and Community Dentistry found a reduction in plaque and gingivitis.I

noticed a difference after just a week of oil pulling using coconut

oil. Coconut oil is easy to use as it freezes at 75 degrees. I find its

taste to be the most palatable of the oils I¢ve tried. Keeping

your gums and teeth healthy, is one of the most important things you

can do as you age. Unhealthy gums can cause gingivitis which may be

related to cardiac risk and certain forms of cancer.

Referenced Items

Effect of oil

pulling on Streptococcus mutans count in plaque and saliva using

Dentocult SM Strip mutans test: A randomized, controlled, triple-blindEffect of Oil Pulling on Plaque and GingivitisPoor Oral Health Linked with Coronary Heart DiseaseGingivitis may increase risk of several cancers