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The Ancient Ayurvedic Secret to Whiter and Stronger Teeth: Oil Pulling
The wonders of Ayurveda have always intrigued me, and today we are about to demystify one such ancient practice that promises healthier gums and whiter, stronger teeth! Can oil pulling actually endow you with healthier and cleaner teeth? Stick around till the end as we break down the science behind oil pulling, learn to oil pull using coconut oil, and reveal a secret ingredient that makes the process even more effective.
The What and Why of Oil Pulling
Oil pulling is an age-old practice from South Asia that involves swishing oil in your mouth, almost as if it’s mouthwash. The idea behind it is for the oil to ensnare bacteria, which you then spit out along with the oil. Have you tried oil pulling already or have a unique oral routine? I’d love to hear more about it, so feel free to drop your experience or suggestions in the comments below.
The Science Behind Oil Pulling: Breaking Down Plaque
Before we dissect oil pulling, let’s understand what plaque is. Plaque is a bacteria byproduct in your mouth that digests sugar (mainly from the sugar-laden Western diets) and ‘poops out’ plaque. It’s nothing but bacterial biofilm. Sounds eww, right?
Now, when you rinse your mouth with coconut oil which is rich in lauric acid, it tends to destabilize and break down this biofilm, making oil pulling quite promising. I personally prefer it to using hydrogen peroxide, which I find quite abrasive.
Now, when you rinse your mouth with coconut oil which is rich in lauric acid, it tends to destabilize and break down this biofilm, making oil pulling quite promising. I personally prefer it to using hydrogen peroxide, which I find quite abrasive.
NOTE: Is oil pulling safe? Absolutely! In fact, a 2009 study showed that oil pulling significantly reduced markers of gingivitis; the inflammation of the gum. Therefore, oil pulling is not just beneficial for your teeth, but also your gum health. Another study illustrated that oil pulling can reduce halitosis, or the bacteria-induced bad breath.
The Sri Lankan Twist: Introducing Black Seed Oil
Besides coconut oil, we add another secret ingredient in Sri Lanka to make oil pulling even more effective: black seed oil. You might have come across references to black seed in religious contexts, including the Quran, proclaiming it capable of curing every disease except death. Black seed oil has impressive anti-inflammatory properties that benefit your overall health.
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PARASITES
Unexplained fatigue. Constant brain fog and bloating. Strange fluctuations in weight. What if these nagging health issues aren’t caused by diet or lifestyle but something more insidious – parasites?
Intestinal parasites are far more prevalent than most people realize. t’s estimated over 2 billion people around the world have some type of parasitic infection. And they aren’t just limited to developing countries- with international travel and contaminated food supplies, intestinal worms have spread globally.
If you can’t seem to get to the bottom of your health problems, it’s time to consider a parasite cleanse. Fortunately, Ayurvedic medicine offers a tasty solution with the humble papaya.
Intestinal parasites are far more prevalent than most people realize. t’s estimated over 2 billion people around the world have some type of parasitic infection. And they aren’t just limited to developing countries- with international travel and contaminated food supplies, intestinal worms have spread globally.
If you can’t seem to get to the bottom of your health problems, it’s time to consider a parasite cleanse. Fortunately, Ayurvedic medicine offers a tasty solution with the humble papaya.
Why Parasites Are So Problematic:
There are over 300 types of intestinal parasites that can infect humans. The major categories are:
Protozoa – single-celled organisms like giardia, cryptosporidium, blastocystis hominis
Helminths – worms like tapeworms, pinworms, roundworms, hookworms
Ectoparasites – organisms that live on the skin…
How to Sculpt a Powerful Jawline with Face Yoga
This guide is for everyone out there craving a better jawline. I was once where you are now and let me tell you, even after losing a hundred pounds and developing ripped abs and toned arms, achieving a well-defined jawline was a different story. But here I am today, ready to share a simple routine you can do every day that’ll take you less than five minutes, yet will yield incredible results. Welcome to the world of face yoga!
What is Face Yoga and Why is it Important?
This guide is for everyone out there craving a better jawline. I was once where you are now and let me tell you, even after losing a hundred pounds and developing ripped abs and toned arms, achieving a well-defined jawline was a different story. But here I am today, ready to share a simple routine you can do every day that’ll take you less than five minutes, yet will yield incredible results. Welcome to the world of face yoga!
Your 5-Minutes to a More Chiseled Jawline
Each exercise in our routine needs to be performed for 20 seconds each, and with continuity. One particular detail to remember throughout is to have your tongue pressed up against the roof of your mouth; more specifically, the back two thirds of your tongue. This is similar to the tongue position when pronouncing the ‘ing’ sound in the word ‘sing’.
LET’S LEVEL UP TOGETHER, OKAY?
LET’S LEVEL UP TOGETHER, OKAY?
LET’S LEVEL UP TOGETHER, OKAY?
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