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Oil Pulling 101
- Paige Bickar, LMT
- Mar 5, 2020
- 1 min read
Oil pulling has been a common detoxification practice for centuries. You can use coconut oil or sesame oil. To do this, put 1-2 tablespoons of oil in your mouth and swish the oil for 5-20 minutes. Then, spit the oil into the trash can (to avoid it hardening and clogging up your sink). Rinse your mouth with water and sea salt and brush your teeth.
For maximum benefits, Oil pulling should be done on an empty stomach. The best times are upon rising and before bed. If you are doing both oil pulling and tongue scraping, I suggest you start with the oil pulling.
Benefits of oil pulling include:
Kills bacteria
Helps to reduce gum inflammation
Helps eliminate bad breath
Helps reduce cavities
Brightens teeth
I read the article and it clearly explains how oil pulling works as a simple routine where you swish oil in your mouth to help reduce bacteria and support gum health. Some studies suggest it may lower harmful bacteria and improve oral hygiene, but the evidence is still limited and it should not replace brushing or flossing . It reminded me of a time when my workload got stressful and I had to use online exam help service just to keep up. The post makes me think small habits can help, but basics always matter most.