Swishing Oil in the Mouth an Ancient Remedy?

In my fervent research to find natural cures for an ailment I just discovered I have, I came across an interesting healing technique I had never heard of - Oil Pulling.

It seems almost deceptively simple; first thing in the morning, you swish a tablespoon of either sesame, safflower or virgin coconut oil in your mouth for 10 to 15 min.

Testimonials range from teeth becoming harder and whiter to eradication of cancer.

An article on newsfood.com states that Deepak Chopra promoted it in his book "Perfect Health" and explains that:

"oil pulling is one of many Ayurvedic techniques valuable for purifying and strengthening the body. According to Ayurveda, organ meridians are present in the tongue just as they are in key points such as the hands, feet and ears. That makes the tongue integral for diagnosis, and care of the tongue important in preventing and treating illness.
The ancient practice of oil pulling makes sense in another way. As oil is swished back and forth before being spit out, the mouth`s mucous membranes and large veins on the underside of the tongue are likely to absorb vital nutrients from the oil. Sesame oil, one of the oils traditionally recommended for this practice, has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties".

I'm going to start trying it tomorrow morning with my beloved coconut oil and I'll let you know the results!

Here are some great links with more information:
http://www.guideforselfhealing.com/2007/06/05/how-to-do-oil-pulling/
http://oilpulling.com
http://www.newsfood.com/q/56729/the_benefits_of_oil_pulling/

Singing the Praises of Coconut Oil

I can't express in words what a big fan of anything coconut I am. Since I was a child I always loved anything with what I believed to be a natural coconut smell or taste. As I grew older and wiser and learned more about real whole foods, I discovered that what I liked when I was younger was some kind of perverted chemical version of the real thing.

Now I appreciate the real thing so much more. And today it's way beyond just an aesthetic appreciation. After I learned of all of the may uses and healing properties of even just the oil of the coconut (I won't even go into the juice or the meat), I became a true devotee.

Check out this amazing article on Natural News extolling the benefits of coconut oil http://www.naturalnews.com/025717.html The author even calls it a "The Secret Fountain of Youth"

In our house, we use it on our bodies as a moisturizer, a daily make-up remover, cooking oil, hair oil, smoothie addition. We add it to the rice cooker to improve the flavor and texture of grains and sometimes I just eat it right out of the jar!

Only buy organic, cold-processed virgin oil. My favorite and most inexpensive source is from Vitaglo.com. We buy the 16oz jar from Now vitamins for $8.80, so it doesn't have to break ya' http://www.vitaglo.com/1726.html Buy some coconut oil today and slather it on!