Have you heard of oil pulling?

The world’s been abuzz about oil pulling lately, and I’ll bet you’ve either heard about this holistic, Ayurvedic self care practice of swirling coconut oil around in your mouth or you’ve even tried it yourself.

Some of the benefits of oil pulling, include:

    whiter teeth
    reduced bacteria in the mouth
    reduced inflammation in the gums
    fresher breath

Most of the oil pulling how-to’s online recommend swishing a Tablespoon of coconut oil around in your mouth each morning on an empty stomach for 20 minutes or longer.

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