Oil Pulling For Oral Health…
This week, we’re sharing another easy healthy habit that you can add to your lifestyle: oil pulling for oral health; it’s so worth it! Read on to learn why!
What is oil pulling?
Oil pulling is the practice of swishing oil in your mouth for up to 20 minutes at a time, and then spitting it out. The oils typically used for this are coconut, sesame, or sunflower. The oil will bind to toxins and clear out bacteria in your mouth.
Detoxing is a very hot topic these days. There are detox diets which include a plethora of juices, smoothies, shakes, soups, tonics, teas, and salads. These detox “diets” promise quick fixes for just about anything. But is it really the best way to detox?
What is detoxing?
Detoxing is your body’s natural process of flushing out toxins and eliminating other waste. The body does this through urine, feces, sweat and even through your breath. Even if you don’t put concerted effort into detoxing, your body will still do it. However, the body’s detox organs- the skin, lungs, kidneys, liver, and colon- sometimes get bogged down by a poor diet, and need a little help. That’s where “doing a detox” can come into play.
I hope you’ve enjoyed learning about useful Daily Detox Strategies you can add into your routine to help your body detoxify.
Unfortunately, just adding in the Daily Detox Strategies each day isn’t always enough to get your body processes back in order. Most crash diets, detoxes and juice cleanses work (for a short time) not just because you’re drinking some special juice or eating a special meal. Their effectiveness is due in large part because of what you don’t eat during that time.
Dandelions are actually completely safe and healthy to consume – whole, boiled, or blended. They are nutrition powerhouses and help the body detox in a few different ways.
First, the nutrients contained in dandelions help cleanse the liver and keep it working properly, especially the flow of bile.
Many establishments are offering free Wifi- McDonald’s, Starbucks, gas stations, car service centers, and more. They know their customers want (read: need) the wifi so they don’t have to use data on their phones.
It may come as a surprise to you that Wifi devices emit microwave radiation. Yes, the same radiation that microwaves use to cook your food is being emitted from your cell phone, computer, and wireless router.
So what’s the big deal?
Although I don’t recommend cleanses where you just drink smoothies or juices all day for a week, I still think they have their place in daily detoxing.
Packed with the phytonutrients, minerals and vitamins your body needs to keep its detox pathways clear, a smoothie can is a great addition to your daily routine.
A fun way to detox daily is rebounding.
Jumping on a mini trampoline daily has been shown to help:
⁃ Lymphatic drainage
⁃ Boost immune function
⁃ Improve digestion
⁃ Circulate oxygen through the body
⁃ Increase bone mass
⁃ Improve cellulite
⁃ Boost energy level
Improve your oral health with this excellent daily detoxifier: oil pulling.
Since our mouth is the gateway to the rest of our body, it’s important to keep it clean. A lack of good oral hygiene has been correlated with conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and inflammation. Oil pulling is a great way to detoxify your mouth and can potentially ward off these and other conditions.
This daily detox strategy is one of my favorites! Relaxing and detoxifying at the same time? Sign me up!
Try adding some Epsom salt to your next bath. Cheap and easy to find, not only will it promote muscle relaxation, but it also encourages detoxification. Epsom salt provides your body with two necessary minerals that make this possible: magnesium and sulfur.
Magnesium is easily depleted by sugar consumption, so many people in today’s world are severely deficient, thus experiencing symptoms such as muscle cramps, sleeplessness, and anxiety.
Sulfur is critical to the liver’s detoxification mechanisms, helping to bind and excrete toxins. This mineral also plays an important role in glucose metabolism, so sufficient intake helps ward off excess weight.
So why should we bathe in Epsom salt instead of just ingesting magnesium and sulfur in our foods?
Two reasons:
What are you waiting for? Go relax in the tub with Epsom salts for 20-30 minutes and let us know how you feel! [end]
As always, if you need help with your wellness journey, please feel free to contact Pure Nutrition + Wellness at [email protected] or call 844-787-3935!
Be Well,
Donna Stephens, BCN, CNHP, LDHS
Kristin Stephens, NTP, MS
Dry brushing your skin before a shower is a great way to:
The first three sound familiar, right? But what about that last one? What the heck is the lymphatic system?
