Swish Organic Coconut Oil to Heal a Toothache

November 21, 2016 14:39

By Mara Landis

1445 - Community Leader

Blogger, Mother, Founder of Nutmeg Aspirin, Advocate & "Guinea Pig" for feeling-getting-being-better. Mara is a NY State Safe & Healthy Foods Advisory Council Member, an Advisor to Columbia University’s Spirituality Mind Body Institute, and is currently involved in The Vitality Project at Brown University--a research study looking at the effects of Qi Gong on cancer patients post chemo and radiation as well as supporting efforts to bring mindfulness to doctors in training and the students at large. Mara is a perpetual student of all aspects of holistic living and passionate about helping others to "feel, get and be better."

How It Works

Take 1 tablespoon of organic coconut oil. Put it in your mouth. Do not swallow. Swish it around for 15-20 minutes first thing in the morning or before breakfast. "Oil pulling" pulls toxins out of the body as the teeth, tongue and gums are repositories of bacteria. It heals a toothache or infection and can improve overall health. Make sure to spit the oil into a garbage can so you do not clog your pipes!

What You’ll Need

Organic Coconut Oil

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Story

I read about oil pulling on the internet. It is an ancient Ayurvedic technique. I tried it myself when I was experiencing tooth sensitivity and it worked. I also recommended this remedy to a friend who needed a root canal and the oil pulling saved his tooth. I have also heard it can help rejuvenate the skin as well as boost the immune system. It is a great way to detox. Here is a blog post I wrote on the subject https://doyourhw.org/2014/04/30/swishing-or-oil-pulling-the-new-botox/.

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By Mara Landis

1445 - Community Leader