Coconut Oil Pulling

​What Is Oil Pulling?

Oil pulling is done to help cleanse and detoxify the body. Oil pulling helps to remove harmful toxins from the body thus keeping it healthier and functioning better. Oil pulling is done by swishing a high quality cooking oil like olive oil, sunflower oil, coconut oil, sesame seed oil or other similar oil around in the mouth for 15-20 minutes. As the oil is being swished around it draws toxins from the mouth, blood stream and body. After 15-20 minutes has passed the oil should be spit out; the oil should never be swallowed as it contains harmful toxins and bacteria. Once the oil pulling is done the mouth should be rinsed thoroughly with water.  Oil pulling is best done at least once daily, but can be done up to three times a day. It is best done on an empty stomach; before breakfast is perfect. Oil pulling helps to promote overall good health and a cleaner and healthy mouth and teeth. Almost any type of cooking oil can be used for oil pulling; however, it is best to use an unrefined organic oil as they have the most health benefits and do not contains additives, preservatives or other dangerous chemicals. It is recommended that corn oil, soy oil, vegetable oil, canola oil and cottonseed oil not be used for oil pulling as they tend to be poorer quality oils. 

Oil Pulling With Coconut Oil

Oil pulling is not traditionally done with coconut oil; however, the benefits of oil pulling with coconut oil are even better than oil pulling with other oils. In addition to the wonderful health benefits in coconut oil, it tastes much better straight than many of the other edible oils and is easier to do an oil pulling with. Coconut oil, especially unrefined coconut oil, has a light coconut flavor that most people find enjoyable. When using oil pulling coconut oil the procedure is done the same way as when any other edible oil is used. The oil pulling coconut oil is swished around in the mouth for 15-20 minutes to help draw out harmful toxins and then is spit out. The mouth is then rinsed thoroughly with water. The oil pulling coconut oil should never be swallowed as it contains all the toxins it has drawn out. One of the best coconut oils to use for oil pulling is Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil which is 100% USDA certified organic, and is cold pressed, unrefined and virgin. 

Coconut Oil Pulling Benefits

The benefits of oil pulling with coconut oil are much the same as the benefits of oil pulling with other edible oils; however, as coconut oil contains more health benefits than any of the other edible oils it is even better. Coconut oil pulling benefits can be seen in the teeth and mouth just after a few days of it as the teeth are cleaner and whiter, the tongue is cleaner, the gums healthier and breathe is fresher. Coconut oil pulling also helps to stop tooth decay and cure bleeding gums and gingivitis. The benefits of oil pulling with coconut oil also includes strengthening and supporting the body’s immune system, which in turn helps to prevent and fight diseases like diabetes, asthma, heart, kidney and lung disease, and cancer. Coconut oil pulling benefits also includes helping to treat and in some cases cure bronchitis, tooth pain, ulcers, allergies and premenstrual syndromes. To enjoy the full benefits of oil pulling with coconut oil it should be done at least once per day for 15-20 minutes. The best oil pulling coconut oil is one that is virgin, unrefined and organic. The benefits of oil pulling with coconut oil can be felt in just a couple of days for minor ailments, and in a couple of months of daily use for major ailments.