Hardly Known Uses Of Certified Extra Virgin Olive Oil Revealed

By Della Monroe


Much has been written in the press and health publications regarding the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. One of the core ingredients of this diet is certified extra virgin olive oil. A less well known use for this amazing versatile substance is oil pulling. If this sounds intriguing, read on to find out more.

Within the extremely old health systems of the Indians, which is based on the theory that feeling healthy and well is obtained through carefully balancing of concepts of thought, physicality and soul. The practice of oil pulling involves using olive oil in the same way as mouthwash. Ideally a extra virgin oil that has been certified is preferable.

A tablespoon is sufficient and the process is really as simple as it sounds. Vigorously rinse the mouth whilst also attempting to force the oil into the farthest most difficult to reach parts including between the teeth by pushing and pulling the oil with your tongue. The oil acts as a cleanser so do not swallow the oil otherwise the toxins that you are trying to get rid of will simply reenter your system.

There are plenty of beneficial effects to health to be gained through this practice including some included here. Surprisingly it whitens teeth better, and without the hazards, than treatments using chemicals. Naturally occurring antibiotic and antiviral ingredients work amazingly well and in some instances produce a visible difference in fourteen days.

As a detox agent healthy oils used like this help to save energy. This is because as toxicity is removed at source, the body expends less energy than it would cleaning up and removing unwanted substances through the normal bodily functions. As such the overall efficiency of the body is improved through a type of a little detox prior to any damage occurring.

Removing toxins from the body may assist in stopping or minimizing many common ailments and conditions. Regular detoxification has been reported to reduce suffering or eliminate complaints such as headache and migraine, skin problems like spotting, rash and acne. Additionally keeping toxicity to a minimum may assist with maintaining hormonal balance. Theoretically the less time hormones spend fending off harmful substances, the more time they can concentrate on their real function.

Of course one of the prime benefits to be derived is the promotion of oral hygiene. Oil pulling is extremely effective in reducing teeth decay and cavities because it assists with the removal of streptococcus bacteria. Plaque induced gingivitis also responds well to oil pulling. Another major problem that can be stopped is that of bad breath, and wouldn't the whole world like to do away with this problem.

When beginning some benefits may start to be experienced straight away while others may take longer, from weeks or even up to several months. The length of time taken depends on the degree to which personal health and immune system of the individual have been adversely affected. Keeping on with it is vital as the benefit to be derived can be immense and it is completely natural and free of the potentially hazardous chemical substances that regularly do not have the desired effect.




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