Why is everyone obsessed with coconut oil? I would like to find out.
I bought this coconut oil to see what the hype is about. I keep hearing about oil pulling, an ancient Ayurvedic technique, and its benefits like preventing gingivitis, whiter teeth and better oral health. So I shall try it. I'm a little skeptical.
The idea of swishing oil in my mouth sounds a bit gross to me.
But here it goes...
You are supposed to put 1-2 teaspoons in your mouth and swish it around for 20 minutes. Then spit it out in the trash can (not the sink).
When I first open the jar it smells kind of weird, like salty coconut.
I tried 2 teaspoons which I think was too much. The oil melts quickly and doubles in size as you do it and It almost came pouring out my mouth. I looked real cool.
I only made it about 15 minutes instead of the 20 recommended minutes.
Once the oil melts it actually doesn't have much taste. The oil also made my lips feel good, it kind of feels like chapstick. I may just rub the coconut oil on my lips now.
Overall, not so bad. Next time ill do 1 tsp. and try and make it the whole 20 minutes.
Maybe it will give me better oral health... Maybe?
Would love to know if anyone has had any luck with this or has any other uses for coconut oil.
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