The best book to get extensive information on oil pulling is “Oil Pulling Therapy”
By: Dr. Bruce Fife
It is a perfect easy read.
All areas of the body can be affected by the health of our mouth.
There is a lot of bacteria in the mouth. Your mouth is like a mini-ecosystem. It always has the same warm temperature with 100% humidity. Prime place for bacteria to live and grow by feeding off of all the things you drink and eat.
The science based reason why oil pulling works is that the oil, by way of swishing throughout your mouth, pulls toxins out of the blood stream. It does this by way of the vein under your tongue. The mouth absorbs the essential fatty acids from the oil land activates special detoxifying enzymes in the saliva. Oil pulling is like a vacuum cleaner that sucks viruses, bacteria and fungus out of the body.
Numerous studies in medical and dental journals connect acute and chronic illnesses with our oral health. This includes all auto-immune diseases and chronic problems such as PMS, acne, hypertension, insomnia, back and neck pain, bad breath, dental problems and a list of others. (All and more in the book)
GET STARTED:
1. Do oil pulling first thing in the morning before eating or drinking.
2. Take 1 tbs. organic, cold pressed sesame, coconut or sunflower oil into the mouth. A drop of your favorite Young Living essential oil can be added to the oil. Such as lemon, peppermint, thieves, oregano, or melaleuca. Suck and swish the oil slowly, without swallowing it! Swish all through the teeth, gums and tongue for 15-20 minutes. Entertain yourself by doing a fun or immediate, important task around the house. After 20 minutes discard the oil in the toilet. If using coconut oil discard in the garbage to save your plumbing from hardening coconut oil.
3. Gargle with salt water.
4. Tongue scrape with a stainless steel tongue scraper. (Can order on Amazon or at Whole Foods)
5. Brush teeth.
6. Drink 8oz. Distilled water with fresh squeezed lemon to help your body obtain an alkaline pH. (Freshly squeezed lemon juice is alkaline but begins to get acidic in just a few hours.)
For the very ill this can be done before you eat up to 3 times a day for intense detoxifying.
For excellent, non-toxic, all-natural health care products use the THIEVES line of oral care products. You can choose from 3 different types of Thieves all-natural toothpaste made with therapeutic-grade essential oils including the cleansing benefits of Thieves essential oil blend.
Thieves dental floss saturated twice, this hard-wearing floss provides two layers of essential oils, offering double the protection to freshen breath and promote healthy gums.
Thieves Fresh Essence Plus Mouthwash, blends Thieves, Peppermint, Spearmint, and Vetiver essential oils for extra clean mouth and fresh breath. It uses a patented time-release technology for lasting freshness.