Coconut OIl
My vegan friends have raved about using coconut as cooking oil and also a substitute for butter in recipes. My friend Ann the naturopath also suggested that I get some for my mother to help stave off dementia. The final kicker was when I read a post about how the vocal star Carrie Underwood uses coconut oil as a skin cream and hair conditioner. Beauty and health in one package – sign me up!
When I got home with my new oil, I immediately opened the jar for a taste. It was delicious. It melted easily as I put a little on the backs of my hands. It was time to learn more. I went to the computer and did a Google search on “coconut oil health benefits” which resulted in an article about the Top Ten Evidence-Based Health Benefits. It was in this article that I stumbled upon a reference to the practice of “oil pulling”, which supposedly has many oral hygiene benefits. http://authoritynutrition.com/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coconut-oil/
I hang out with lots of natural health experts, but had never heard about oil pulling before. I quickly decided to post the following on Facebook:
Finally got myself some organic coconut oil and love it! I just read that it works great to whiten teeth and kill bacteria in the mouth with a process called “oil pulling”. Anyone out there using it that way? I’m very curious now.
It turns out that my friends knew quite a bit – 45+ comments came in! Here are just a few of my favorites:
I’ve been oil pulling for 2 years now and it is AMAZING! My teeth and mouth feel so clean and overall healthy. My teeth are much whiter, no more tooth sensitivity or bleeding gums. My teeth have no plaque and they always feel squeaky-clean. I LOVE it.
My husband and I use Organic Coconut oil daily – we buy at Trader Joes for $6 and it lasts about 5 weeks – has helped with several gums issues. After I brush I scoop up a spoonful then shower – I spit out when I’m finished showering – so easy to soak for 20 min and no talking.
You can add a drop of oregano oil to it if you have a serious infection or sore throat and it clears it up – BAM!
I use coconut oil with a few drop of tea tree oil on my face at night instead of expensive night creams and it works beautifully!
Spit oil in trash. . Do not swallow. … Very bad. Plaques from teeth are the same plaques that give us clogged arteries. Did you know that. …?!
Organic extra virgin coconut oil 54 oz. at Costco’s for $14.59….LOVE it!
I’ve used it for oil pulling and have been using homemade toothpaste made with coconut oil, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and essential oils for months. Works great!
Haven’t tried that but I do use it on my air popped popcorn. Yummmm
So there you have it friends – more than I bargained for and great information that might help you too.
I’ve been oil pulling for 3 days now and have been amazed at how easy it is and also how much whiter my teeth look already. Could it be this easy? Here’s what you do:
1. Put about 1 tsp. of oil into your mouth. It will melt quickly. You can chew it a little to help it melt.
2. Swish the oil around your mouth and between your teeth for 15-20 minutes. I do this while I shower and then do my hair. Do not swallow the oil.
3. When finished, spit the oil into your trash.
4. Notice how your gums and teeth look and feel. Note the changes you experience & tell your friends about this.
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