3Here’s how to use it
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Take two teaspoons of vegetable oil such as olive oil or sesame oil. Swish it around in your mouth for 20 minutes. Then spit out the oil and rinse your mouth thoroughly with lukewarm water. This should be done in the morning before breakfast. In the event of severe infections, you could repeat the same before every meal.
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4Guidelines for performing oil pulling
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Make sure you perform the procedure for the required 20 minutes and not beyond that. 20 minutes is sufficient to kill the harmful germs in your mouth. Plaque will be removed and so will tartar build up around your teeth. You can be sure of fresher breath after this as this super ingredient kills mouth bacteria. During the process, the oil may become milky and thick. Ultimately it will turn a creamy white by which time you should spit it out once twenty minutes are over. Ensure that you don’t swallow the oil, once you rinse your mouth, you can brush your teeth which is recommended.
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5Coconut oil has a number of benefits
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This process may seem tedious due to the long duration but once you start you will soon get used to it. In order to improve the taste of the oil you can add a drop of essential oils like cinnamon or clove. If you’re wondering which oil you should use, the best preference is coconut oil as it is power packed with anti bacterial properties. Most health experts advocate the use of coconut oil in oil pulling as the procedure s also called. Coconut oil is helpful in the following conditions and is one of the best ingredients to kill mouth bacteria
- Candida
- Reducing acne
- Maintain blood sugar levels
- Skin moisturizer
- Sore throat and dryness
- Cracked lips
- Boosts immunity and increases good cholesterol
- Cavities
- Reduces heart disease.
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