In an era of new age practices,
the world is still a buzz about an ancient one!
Oil pulling or Gandusha,
gives you a bunch of beauty benefits,
prevents some diseases
and arms you with a camera-worthy smile.
I’m Neha Ranglani,
and this topic here is by popular demand,
so let's cut straight to the chase!
The mouth offers a sanctuary to a number of
bacteria, viruses and fungi
that pose a threat to our wellbeing.
Oil acts as a cleanser
by hauling out these nasties
before they get a chance to spread.
So how does oil pulling work?
Firstly, it frees up the immune system
by reducing stress and internal inflammation.
This then boosts energy,
prevents heart diseases,
allergies,
headaches
and acne.
And the best part?
It partly aids weight loss!
So how exactly is oil pulling done?
Try to start your day by doing this
before you brush your teeth or drink anything.
If not that,
do it a few hours before eating dinner.
Put a single tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth
and start to swish it back and forth
in between your teeth for 10–15 minutes.
If that's too much for you,
try doing it while doing something else,
like showering or working around the house.
Try not to swallow any of the oil while doing this
to prevent the toxins from getting back into your body
and make sure you spit the oil into the toilet
or a cup because it could clog the drain
if you use your sink.
After that,
immediately rinse your mouth with warm salt water
to remove the toxic debris.
When you’re done,
brush your teeth as you normally would.
Now, which oils exactly can be used for oil
pulling?
For this,
you can use unrefined cold pressed coconut oil,
olive oil or even sesame oil
to name a few.
For me personally,
I love using coconut oil as it contains lauric acid,
which has proven to be
anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial,
which basically means it fights off the microorganisms
that cause bacteria.
You can even enhance the oil by adding ORGANIC essential oils like
lemon,
peppermint,
or cinnamon
but make sure to use a single drop for every tbsp
of the oil you choose.
Essential oils get absorbed and protect your oral mucosa
that is the lining in your mouth.
There are no side effects
and this can be done by anyone
be it kids, adults, elders and even pregnant women.
Do let us know if it worked for you in the
comments section below.
Until next time stay tuned and stay Glamrs.
