People who use coconut oil as the main beauty ingredient swear that it can be a solution for just about anything. You can use it to moisturise dry lips, hydrates skin, nix frizz and reduce itching with just one coat. B-town celebs like Anushka Sharma and Shilpa Shetty have yet another amazing use for it- swishing it around the mouth (oil pulling) to improve gut balance and dental health.
Anushka Sharma recently shared a post of herself oil pulling on Instagram, asking her fans to incorporate it into their routine.
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She captioned the post,
“My morning ritual of Oil pulling in the company of my sweet-smoosh-doggo Dude! Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice known as “kavala” or “gandusha” , a dental technique that involves swishing little oil in your mouth on an empty stomach for few minutes and then spitting it out.”
“This action is excellent for dental hygiene & health and also draws out toxins in the body. As we are all using this time to take better care of our health and improve our immunity, I thought of sharing this. Hopefully, it will be as beneficial to you too”, She added.
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What Is Oil Pulling?
Oil pulling is a traditional method that promotes overall oral health and helps remove bacteria. For this, you just need to take a tablespoon of coconut oil. Swish it around the mouth, and after 5 minutes, spit it out. Before drinking or eating anything, wash your mouth with water.
Benefits Of Oil Pulling:
Via: https://www.healthline.com
- It can kill bacteria in your mouth.
2. It can reduce gingivitis and plaque.
3. It can reduce bad breath.
4. It can help treat migraines.
5. It benefits to gut health and gut health.
6. It can improve dental health.
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To conclude, these were the amazing reasons to add oil-pulling in your beauty regimen. So, add it to your routine and improve your overall health!