I had such tremendous response to the article I wrote about Oil Pulling in the March issue of LivingRasa News, that I felt it would be of great assistance for everyone interested in these article to hear other's comments and experiences.
I am including that article below, to launch this blog. I hope you enjoy it and please let us all know what your experience was.
Ayurvedic Oil Pulling
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ayurveda advises Oil Pulling Therapy in the morning after brushing teeth and cleaning tongue, on an empty stomach before breakfast. If you drank any water or liquids in the morning, wait at least one hour, and then perform before eating breakfast. If you desire to perform Oil Pulling after meals, wait at least 4 hours. Everybody above the age of five years can practice Oil Pulling. People with dentures should remove them and then practice. Woman can practice Oil Pulling Therapy during periods and also pregnancy.
To begin, put 1 Tbsp. sesame or sunflower oil in your mouth, tilt your chin up and slowly swish, suck, chomp and pull through the teeth. For children over five, use one teaspoon (5ml) of oil. Do this for at least 10 minutes, although 15 - 20 minutes is even better. You want the oil to become a thin, white foam when you finally spit it out. If it's still yellow, you haven't done it long enough. Spit it out in the toilet or an empty bottle when complete and rinse your mouth out well. Follow with 2 - 3 glasses of water. DO NOT SWALLOW THE OIL. It now contains parasites and bacteria. The oil is meant to be swished in the mouth only, so do not gargle in the throat.
After Oil Pulling you can eat or drink and no time gap is required. You can do this 2 more times during the day if you want to detox faster. Make sure you do it on an empty stomach, however.
HOW IT WORKS:The oil pulls all mucous, bacteria and toxins from your body through your saliva. According to Ayurveda, mucous is a poison that must be removed. Keeping the chin tilted up makes sure the oil gets to the back molars. Sesame and sunflower oils produce the most favorable results, although other oils have been used for specific results.
Normally there are no reactions if you are using Allopathic medicines during Oil Pulling and the curing is smooth, gentle and pleasant. In some cases, there might be an aggravation-worsening of a disease. At such times, there is nothing to worry about. Aggravation of the disease is a sure sign of cure. In case the aggravation is not tolerable you may stop Oil Pulling Therapy for few days or take medicine for relief and then continue Oil Pulling Therapy.
If medicines are being used, gradually reduce their intake as you find improvement with the practice of Oil Pulling Therapy and finally stop; continue Oil Pulling Therapy to fully eradicate the disease from the body. In case of any chronic disease, if you are taking medicines regularly and do not wish to reduce chemical medicines, Oil Pulling Therapy will not be effective in curing your chronic disease but will certainly reduce the side effects of the remnants of chemicals drugs.
REPORTED CURES WITH OIL PULLING:
Mouth & Gum Disease; Stiff Joints; Allergies; Asthma; High Blood Sugar; Constipation; Migraines; Bronchitis; Eczema; Heart, Kidney, Lung Diseases; Leukemia; Arthritis; Meningitis; Insomnia; Menopause (hormonal issues); Cancer; AIDS; Chronic Infections; Varicose Veins; High Blood Pressure; Diabetes; Polio; Cracked Heels.
After Oil Pulling you can eat or drink and no time gap is required. You can do this 2 more times during the day if you want to detox faster. Make sure you do it on an empty stomach, however.
HOW IT WORKS:The oil pulls all mucous, bacteria and toxins from your body through your saliva. According to Ayurveda, mucous is a poison that must be removed. Keeping the chin tilted up makes sure the oil gets to the back molars. Sesame and sunflower oils produce the most favorable results, although other oils have been used for specific results.
Normally there are no reactions if you are using Allopathic medicines during Oil Pulling and the curing is smooth, gentle and pleasant. In some cases, there might be an aggravation-worsening of a disease. At such times, there is nothing to worry about. Aggravation of the disease is a sure sign of cure. In case the aggravation is not tolerable you may stop Oil Pulling Therapy for few days or take medicine for relief and then continue Oil Pulling Therapy.
If medicines are being used, gradually reduce their intake as you find improvement with the practice of Oil Pulling Therapy and finally stop; continue Oil Pulling Therapy to fully eradicate the disease from the body. In case of any chronic disease, if you are taking medicines regularly and do not wish to reduce chemical medicines, Oil Pulling Therapy will not be effective in curing your chronic disease but will certainly reduce the side effects of the remnants of chemicals drugs.
REPORTED CURES WITH OIL PULLING:
Mouth & Gum Disease; Stiff Joints; Allergies; Asthma; High Blood Sugar; Constipation; Migraines; Bronchitis; Eczema; Heart, Kidney, Lung Diseases; Leukemia; Arthritis; Meningitis; Insomnia; Menopause (hormonal issues); Cancer; AIDS; Chronic Infections; Varicose Veins; High Blood Pressure; Diabetes; Polio; Cracked Heels.
Oil Pulling Therapy is called "Kavala Graham" in the Ayurveda texts. In the ancient text, Charaka Samhita, it states: “by Oil Pulling Therapy with til-taila (sesame oil) teeth are not affected with cavities, and they become firmly rooted. Teeth pain and sensitivity to sour items will be healed and one will be able to chew the hardest items.
Dr. Karach the author of Oil Pulling Therapy said: "The oil therapy heals tooth pain totally. Obvious results are re-fixing of loose teeth, bleeding gums and whitening of the teeth. The first sign of improvement is in the teeth-they become firm and white,” he says. Other healing indications: fresh, relaxed feeling on waking up, disappearing dark pouches below the eyes, anew appetite and energy, better memory and deep sleep.
In a similar way Oil Pulling Therapy will cure/heal headaches, migraine, sneezing, colds and minor pains in a few days. Hangover will be relieved within two or three times of doing Oil Pulling Therapy in the morning. When Dr Karach examined the gargled milk-white oil under a microscope with 600 magnification, he saw live organisms swimming in it. It's poisonous, so never swallow it, he warns. These poisons are bacteria-embryos, which, if not eliminated, cause diseases. Apparently, Dr Karach cured his own chronic blood disease and 15-year-old arthritis.
And as any dietician would tell you, oils contain approximately 960 micrograms of vitamin A per 10 gm (the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A per adult is 600 micrograms). So, it is also possible that oil gargling helps in reaching the required retinal for the eyeballs to keep them elastic and smooth. Thus, an oil-mouth-massage soothes and stimulates the key meridians where taste meets organ. Simultaneously, as in any skin massage, the inner skin and lining of the mouth, palate and tongue become warm and supple and the lubrication prevents dryness (vata).
And as any dietician would tell you, oils contain approximately 960 micrograms of vitamin A per 10 gm (the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A per adult is 600 micrograms). So, it is also possible that oil gargling helps in reaching the required retinal for the eyeballs to keep them elastic and smooth. Thus, an oil-mouth-massage soothes and stimulates the key meridians where taste meets organ. Simultaneously, as in any skin massage, the inner skin and lining of the mouth, palate and tongue become warm and supple and the lubrication prevents dryness (vata).
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