I stumble upon this therapy when I was doing my usual research. This is not a new therapy, but it is something new to me as this is the first time I heard about oil pulling and swishing. This therapy does not only heal skin conditions such as eczema, keratosis pilaris, psoriasis, acne; many has seen positive results for high blood pressure, joint pains, back pains, fatigue, depression, acid reflux, bad breath, grey hair, sounder sleep, preventing growth of malignant tumours, mental clarity, and even whiter and stronger teeth!

What is oil pulling or oil swishing?

Oil pulling or oil swishing is a procedure that involves swishing oil in the mouth for oral and systemic health benefits. Oil pulling is mentioned in the Ayurvedic text Charaka Samhita where it is called Kavala Gandoosha / Kavala Graha and is claimed to cure about 30 systemic diseases ranging from headache, migraine to diabetes and asthma.

The procedure involves rinsing one’s mouth with approximately one tablespoon of oil for 10−20 minutes on an empty stomach (preferably first thing in the morning, before eating/drinking), then spits it out. This procedure is typically performed daily. The oil is put in the mouth, with chin tilted up, and slowly swished, sucked, chomped and pulled through the teeth. The oil changes from yellow and oily consistency to a thin, white foam before spitting out. The mouth is rinsed out well after the procedure and followed by 2 - 3 glasses of water.

Be careful that the oil should not be swallowed or gargled. Oil pulling should be attempted only on empty stomach to avoid vomiting.

Why does this work? Here are some of the theories on how it works :

1. The tongue is an indicator of what is going on in the body. By examining the tongue and its color, it is possible to pass a judgment on the condition of the patient and the nature of the ailment. Just as the skin is known as a very good organ for excreting waste and toxins, it is claimed that the tongue also is a key organ in eliminating toxins and harmful microbes from the body. According to this life science, the tongue is mapped by organ-locations — that is, each section of the tongue is connected to the kidneys, lungs, spleen, liver, heart, pancreas, small intestines, stomach, colon, and spine. Oil swishing eliminates toxins from the whole body through the tongue.

2. Sublingual absorption through the tongue is more efficient and faster in some cases. Some hormone replacement therapy products and vitamin supplement products take advantage of this method. Trace amounts of vitamins, minerals, hormones and other chemicals in the oil might be absorbed into the body, and circulated to various body parts, through the tongue. Phyto-chemicals in oil and oil seeds have been shown to reduce cholesterol, fight cancer, treat hormone related imbalance like acne and improve the mood. The List of phytochemicals and foods in which they are prominent include Phytoestrogens and Phytosterol in soybean, sesame oil, sunflower seeds.

If you are interested to try, you can read up more on oil pulling at http://www.oilpulling.com

From what I gather, this is a long term therapy. It does not return fast results, but some people have noticed instant whiter teeth after a few sessions. Most recommended give the therapy a try for at least 3 weeks before deciding if it works for you.

I found a video on YouTube recording the experience of one man who suffers from keratosis pilaris who decided to try oil pulling for 2 weeks and his conclusion.

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Most of us are familiar with the benefits of Omega 6 and 3 in our diet, but do you know that the ratio of both of these essential oils is as crucial? Studies has found that excess of Omega 6 compared to Omega 3 promotes tumor formation. Many experts suggest that the ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 should not be greater than 5:1. However, a typical diet of most people is in excess of 20:1. This is largely due to the increased usage of vegetable oils in our daily diet which contains mostly Omega 6 with little or no Omega 3.

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