{"id":16327,"date":"2014-03-27T09:31:48","date_gmt":"2014-03-27T15:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145705.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=16327"},"modified":"2014-03-27T09:31:48","modified_gmt":"2014-03-27T15:31:48","slug":"oil-pulling-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sustainablog.org\/articles\/oil-pulling-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Oil Pulling: All-Natural Healing Therapy or Another Health Craze?"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n Writer\u2019s Note:<\/strong> Please consult your healthcare provider before attempting oil pulling therapy to ensure it\u2019s safe for you.<\/em><\/p>\n The other day a friend asked if I\u2019d given the latest trend of \u201coil pulling\u201d a try. I smiled and said no, but I was really thinking, \u201cWhat in world is she talking about<\/i>?\u201d After scouring the web, I learned this old world ritual is making a big comeback. Yahoo!<\/a> reported earlier this month searches for information on oil pulling have spiked or increased nearly 1331%.<\/p>\n Oil pulling therapy originated in India over 5,000 years ago and is an ancient form of holistic Ayurvedic, or “science of life” medicine<\/a>. It\u2019s believed swishing oil in your mouth first thing in the morning will \u2018pull\u2019 or remove bacteria and toxins. The trend is quickly growing in popularity as oil pullers are claiming to have stronger, whiter teeth, less sensitivity and fresher breath\u2014among other health benefits. Even more astonishing are the testimonies of oil pulling lessening symptoms of or healing physical illnesses.<\/p>\n World-renowned Dr. Karach introduced the therapy to the medical community<\/a> in 1992 after having been \u201ccured\u201d of his chronic blood disorder and arthritis. Doctors since have noted patients\u2019 experiencing instant relief from their ailments after trying oil pulling once, while others improved after weeks of continuous therapy. At this time there is scarce medical evidence supporting oil pulling\u2019s healing qualities. Yet, oral hygiene is believed to be related to overall health<\/a>. For instance, bacteria such as Candida and Streptococcus are commonly found in the mouth and have links to arthritis and heart disease. I think it\u2019s fair assume by removing these germs we also would reduce our chances for developing more serious ailments.<\/p>\n As with all health trends<\/a> you\u2019ll have to decide if oil pulling is right for you. Continue reading for steps and tips to give this cleansing process a shot. You\u2019ll only be risking the cost of oil and 20 minutes of your day.<\/p>\n Have you or someone you know tried oil pulling? If so, have you noticed any improvements to your health? I\u2019d love to read about your experiences with this therapy!<\/p>\n Image credit: <\/strong>Monica Arellano-Ongpin<\/a> via photopin<\/a> cc<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Writer\u2019s Note: Please consult your healthcare provider before attempting oil pulling therapy to ensure it\u2019s safe for you. The other day a friend asked if I\u2019d given the latest trend [ … ]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":125,"featured_media":16328,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[6845,6846,404,469,6847],"yoast_head":"\nGive Oil Pulling a Try in Four Easy Steps<\/h3>\n
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