What is Oil Pulling

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Oil Pulling? The phrase sounds weird. It is a traditional folk practice that entails swishing oil in the mouth. It is an ancient Ayurveda treatment known as Kavala Gandoosha that describes oil pulling as a capable remedy for treating systematic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, etc. and improving your oral health. The treatment has been carried out for more than five thousand years, and now recently flourished in the western culture. This ancient practice was initially introduced in India as an Ayurvedic medicine. It is a healthy remedy for detoxification and oral health.

Health conscious people are searching for ways to keep their body healthy and strong. Oil Pulling is one of the treatments wherein various spoon full of natural oils are swished around the mouth to help release toxins and bacteria. This is known to improve oral health and overall health.

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Is Oil Pulling Scam ?

Most likely it is not. Many people have tried this ancient treatment for the first time and have appreciated the results so far. You may feel lousy for few minutes after the treatment but you will noticeably feel better and energized entire day. It is a good detoxification treatment that not only improves your oral health but helps you with necessary weight loss. You can pick the oil that suits you and can head on. You will gain best results for illnesses like sinus, asthma, frequent headaches, allergies, improved skin conditions and whiter gums and teeth.

Benefits of Oil Pulling

With the growing awareness of Oil Pulling, thousands of people are trying this therapy and have succeeded in controlling their illnesses. It is very surprising how this therapy can eradicate wide variety of health problems without much side effects.

Primarily Oil Pulling benefits include Oral Health and Detoxification of the body.

List of Oil Pulling Benefits:

• Improves Gum Health and reduces Gum Decay
  
  
• Eradicates Gum Disease like Gingivitis
  
  
• Whitens Teeth and reduces Tooth Decay
  
  
• Takes away Bad Breath
  

List of health issues that are known to had their symptoms reduced or sometimes cured (results have varied for each individual).

• Bronchitis
  
  
• Acne
  
  
• Asthma
  
  
• Migraines
  
  
• Headaches
  
  
• Chronic Blood Disorders
  
  
• Meningitis
  
  
• Eczema
  
  
• Arthritis
  
  
• Kidney Problems
  
  
• Constipation
  
  
• Crohns Disease
  
  
• Skin Issues

The treatment has also claimed in treating terminal illnesses like Leukemia, and other chronic infections. One should not to expect an overnight magic. Long term usage will help you reap in the benefits of Oil Pulling.

Best Oil for Oil Pulling

It is important to have refined organic cold-pressed oil for Oil Pulling. There are different types of oils used with most popular ones being coconut, sunflower oil, sesame, and olive oil. Depending on the cure you are looking for the oil varies. However, for beginners the therapy recommends using 10 ml of pure sesame oil to get the best results. Some people swear by coconut oil as well. Using coconut oil does the bleaching too. Each individual has their own choice based on their health conditions and needs. One would have to try out the oils that suits their best needs. As always, please consult your doctor before trying any oil or Oil Pulling.

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How to do Oil Pulling

Follow this procedure throughout the week. In order to see any results or benefits of Oil Pulling, do it for at least 2 to 4 weeks. It is also important to take a break every week or two, due to the fact that Oil Pulling might also take out healthy vitamins and minerals. There is no hard and fast schedule to take breaks, just listen to your body signals and use your judgement. If you are still concerned please consult a physician.
If you are pregnant or breast feeding, please consult your medical doctor before trying Oil Pulling.

Does Oil Pulling Work

Common question that most people ask is does Oil Pulling work? Like all holistic and beauty treatments the results can be subjective but you will see the difference. Your oral health is taken care of, your mouth feels awesome, and you feel energetic throughout the day. As always Oil Pulling results vary from individual to individual.
There was a survey done in India back in 1996 by a large newspaper about the effectiveness of Oil Pulling. About 89% of the respondents reported reduction in symptoms of various illnesses (in some cases cured) and improvement in general health.

Oil Pulling Side Effects

There is a concern for any side effect cause by Oil Pulling. As such there are no side effects, however some people may experience the general side effects that are caused by the Detoxification Process. These include soreness, headaches, cough, increase in mucus, sinus etc. Another side effect, if you want to call it that, is that some people might have allergies to certain oils. If the allergy is not known then the allergic reaction could be attributed to being a side effect of Oil Pulling.

As with any health procedure, please consult your doctor if your symptoms get worse.

I will give it a shot at Oil Pulling for 2 to 3 weeks and report back the results in a new article here. First I need to select the oil. I am leaning towards Organic Coconut Oil.