Daily Yoga

When it comes to having the perfect body, no workout technique is more effective than yoga. While it can be used to achieve ideal health, yoga can also aid in sculpting the abs perfectly. Here are some yoga postures to help you achieve the perfect body you dream of. All you need is a yoga mat to get you started.

Hand and Knees Balance
The following posture tests core strengths, builds muscular mass, improves balance while building your abs at the same time.

Step One
Rest your body on all fours, with your hands placed directly under your shoulders and your knees resting directly underneath your hips.
Step Two
Extend your right leg out and keep it straight on the floor.

Step Three
Lift your right leg to the same height as your hips. Keep them in the same alignment as before.
Step Four
Lift your left arm to the shoulder level and keep it outstretched.
Step Five
Balance your body weight on the right arm and left leg and keep your spine straight. Hold this position for 10 counts.
Step Six
Exhale as you return to your starting position. Rest for 5 counts and repeat the posture with the other leg.

 

Downward-Facing Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
This posture is great for building resistance in the abdominal muscles, along with strengthening the spine.

Step One
Rest your body on all fours, with your hands underneath your shoulders and knees aligned under the hips.
Step Two
Keep your hands and feet on the ground and push your hips outward, keeping your feet straight.
Step Three
Balance your weight on the forearms and fingers and keep your head hung low.
Step Four
Balance your weight in such a way that the bulk is removed from the arms, thereby reducing muscular strain.
Step Five
Keep your legs as straight as possible and your heels flat on the floor.
Step Six
Exhale as you relax your posture and gradually sink to your starting position. Rest for 5 counts and repeat.

 

Plank Pose (Vashisthasana)
This yoga posture can be continued from the Downward-Facing Dog pose discussed earlier. This enhances resistance in the abdominal muscles and also improves the strength in the arms and shoulders.

Step One
Having assumed the Downward Facing Dog Pose, adjust your body weight such that your arms are directly below your shoulders.
Step Two
Lower your hips till your torso is in a straight line with the legs.
Step Three
Distribute the weight among your toes and hands such that you can comfortably rest in this position without straining your limbs.
Step Four
Keep your neck in the same line with the rest of your body and hold this position for 10 counts.
Step Five
Exhale and relax your posture gradually to lie on your stomach, on the mat.

 

The Boat Pose (Navasana)
This posture is excellent in building abdominal core strengths and creating greater muscular resistance among the legs, hamstrings and spine.

Step One
Sit on the floor with your spine straight, your legs parted and outstretched in front of you.
Step Two
Gradually bring the legs up to a 45 degree angle keeping them straight at the joints, all the way.
Step Three
Let the torso fall back as you raise your legs, but take care not to bend your spine. The resultant position will be a ‘V’ shape.
Step Four
Stretch your arms out in a straight line in front of you, perfectly aligned with the shoulders.
Step Five
Balance your weight on your pelvic bones for as long as you can. Try your best not to let the assumed position collapse. Hold this posture for 10 counts, while you inhale and exhale at an optimum pace.
Step Six
Exhale as you gradually lower your hands and feet on the ground, letting your torso relax. Rest for 5 counts and repeat.

 

 Half-Wheel Pose (Ardha Chakrasana)
This posture is extremely helpful in completely stretching the abdominal and spinal muscles and can be performed as the great precursor to the Hand-to-Foot Pose.
Step One
Stand straight on the mat, with your arms extended above your head.
Step Two
While inhaling deeply, gradually bend backwards with your arms still outstretched and you fingers interlocked.
Step Three
As you feel the tension in your ribs, bend as far backwards as possible forming an arch with your spine.
Step Four
Hold this position for 5 counts and return to your starting position.
Step Five
Once you are back to your starting position, lower your arms and let your body relax. Rest for 10 counts and repeat.

By performing the suggested postures regularly, you will be able to have the physique you’ve always dreamed of.

 

 

Hand to Foot Pose (Padahastasana)
This posture renders spinal flexibility and muscular strength along with incredible abdominal toning.

Step One
Stand straight with your arms touching your ears and stretched outward.
Step Two
As you inhale, gradually lower your torso and hands, to touch your toes. Take care not to bend your feet or knees during this process. Keep your legs straight and distribute the body weight over the balls of your feet.
Step Three
Bend as low as you can, in your attempt to touch the toes. The ideal position would have your palm flat against the floor and your torso as low as possible.
Step Four
Lower your head as close to the knees as possible.
Step Five
Exhale as you release your muscular grip and gradually rise to your starting position. Lower your hands to the sides of your body and relax for 5 counts before you begin again. The key to master this posture is in holding the position for as long as you can. You can initially retain this position for a few counts and gradually work up the duration to a minute.

Side Stretches
To do the side stretches, you need to stand straight. Keep your feet apart, at the shoulder’s width. Raise one arm over your head and lean to that side as far as possible. Repeat this with the other arm. You should feel the strain on the side of your belly, since that is where the fat burns off, with the help of this exercise.

 Straight Leg Lift
Lie down straight on your back, on a yoga mat. Place a thin book or other block between your inner thighs. Now, slowly, bring your legs straight up, with the feet pointing toward the ceiling, and without the knees bending. Keeping the back pressed to the ground, maintain this position for a few seconds, before bringing the legs down without bending. Repeat.

 Locust Pose
Lie down flat on your yoga mat, with your face facing down. Stretch out your legs and arms as far wide as possible. Keeping both arms and legs absolutely straight, lift the head, arms, chest and legs all at the same time. Maintain this position for a few seconds before slowly lowering all parts simultaneously. Repeat.

 Bridge Pose
This pose is very helpful in burning the belly fat as well as building the muscles of the abdomen. Lie flat on your back on your yoga mat. Bend the knees and keep your feet apart from each other. Your arms should be straight by the side of your body. Now lift your torso off the ground, leaving your head, arms and feet planted right where they are. Maintain the position for a few seconds, before gradually lowering the body back on the mat. Repeat.

 Modified Wheel
Another tremendous yoga posture, this one is great for reducing belly fat too. Lie flat on your back on your yoga mat. Bend the knees and keep the feet a little apart from each other. Keep your feet and palms flat on the ground. Now lift your hips and torso up towards the ceiling. Maintain the position for a few seconds. Gently lower the body back to the ground. Repeat. Regular practice of some or all of the above positions s bound to flex our abs muscles and burn the extra flab around the belly.

How to Use Keywords in Your Blog Posts

5 Tricks to Use Keywords in Your Blog Posts

One of the biggest sources of traffic to your blog will be search engines, particularly Google.  You can boost the traffic that comes to your blogs from search engines by implementing search engine optimization (SEO) tricks into your blog layout and writing.  You can get started by doing some keyword research and determining which keywords are likely to drive the most traffic to your blog.  Then focus on incorporating those keywords into your blog posts using the tricks below.

1. Use keywords in your blog post title.

One of the best ways to incorporate keywords into your blog posts is to use them in your blog post titles.  However, don't sacrifice a title's ability to motivate people to click through and read your entire blog post.  Learn 3 tips to write great blog post titles.

2. Focus on using just one or two keyword phrases in each blog post.

To maximize the traffic that comes to your blog via search engines, focus on optimizating each of your blog posts for just one or two keyword phrases.  Too many keyword phrases dilutes the content of your post for readers and can look like spam to both readers and search engines.  You can learn more about using specific keywords to maximize search traffic by reading about long tail search engine optimization.

3. Use keywords throughout your blog posts.

Try to use your keywords (without keyword stuffing) multiple times in your blog post.  For best results, use your keywords within the first 200 characters of your blog post, several times throughout your post, and near the end of the post.  Take some time to learn more about keyword stuffing and other search engine optimization don'ts.

4. Use keywords in and around links in your blog post.

Search engine optimzation experts believe that search engines like Google place more weight on linked text than unlinked text when ranking search engine results.  Therefore, it's a good idea to include your keywords in or next to the links within your blog posts when it's relevant to do so.  Be sure to read about how many links are too many for SEO before you start adding links to your posts.

5. Use keywords in image Alt-tags.

When you upload an image to your blog to use in your blog post, you usually have the option of adding alternate text for that image which appears if a visitor cannot load your images in their Web browsers.  However, this alternate text, can also help your search engine optimization efforts.  That's because the alternate text appears within the HTML of your blog post content as something called an Alt-tag.  Google and other search engines crawl that tag and use it in providing results for keyword searches.  Take the time to add keywords that are relevant to the image and post in the Alt-tag for each image you upload and publish on your blog.

How to Write Great Blog Post Titles

Writing blog post titles that get attention and traffic is a unique form of writing, because you write blog post titles for multiple reasons. First, you want people to be intrigued enough to feel compelled to read the actual blog post. Second, you don't want to trick anyone by writing a title that is irrelevant to your blog post content. Third, you want your blog post to help drive search engine traffic, so you need to focus on keywords when you come up with your blog post titles. That's a hefty list, but you can meet all three goals when you write blog post titles following the steps below.

1. Pique Curiousity and Get Attention

Your blog post titles should be interesting. They should intrigue readers enough to make them want to click on the link to your post and keep reading it. That's not to say that straightforward titles aren't effective. They are! However, you need to have a mix of creative and intuitive post titles to get the best of both worlds.

2. Avoid Bait and Switch

You don't want to be accused of tricking people into reading your blog post based on the title and then have them be disappointed in the actual content they find within the post. That can do more harm to your blog than good. If you bait them in your blog post title, you need to be sure that you deliver the content they're looking for within your post content.

3. Consider Search Engine Optimization

Writing blog post titles to maximize keywords and search engine optimization (SEO) is a great way to boost your blog's incoming traffic from Google and other search engines. If you can marry a creative headline with a search engine optimized headline, then you've hit the jackpot! Just remember not to stuff irrelevant keywords into your blog post titles!

How to Make Money in Blogger With Adsense Keywords

If you are new to blogging with Blogger and wondering how to make money with Adsense this article is for you. If you have Google Adsense on your blog but are disappointed with the revenue generated so far then read on. Even if Google Adsense is performing well for you i am going to give you some tips that will mean you will earn extra money from Google Adsense.

Why are Keywords so important for Blogger?
In order to make money from blogging with Blogger it is important first to understand the significance of keywords and keywords phrases. Via Google Adwords, the sister of Google Adsense, advertisers bid for keywords and keyword phrases. The more frequently these keyword terms are searched for the higher make money or make money online which receive a huge number of monthly searches are to paying keywords and are worth so much to advertisers.

To make money with Google Adsense all you need do once your blog is receiving traffic is sign up with Google Adsense, receive a unique code and then place Google Adsense ads on your Blogger blog. These ad units are targeted automatically based on the keywords and keyword phrases which appear in the content of your posts. You get paid for every click on one of your Google Adsense ads. The amount you get paid is determined by the value of the keywords or keyword phrases used.


As a web publisher it is important to be mindful when crafting your content that you use Google keywords and keyword phrases relevant to your blog's content. This does not mean that you stuff your posts with Google keywords to generate higher Google Adsense payments. In fact having too many keywords stuffing and could mean your blog is penalized by Google. A good rule of thumb is to have 3-5% of your content made up of your blog's keywords. A keyword density over 7% is too high and risks penalty.

ஆயுளை வளர்க்கும Oil pulling / எண்ணெய் கொப்பளித்தல் / Oil pulling in Tamil

ஆயுளை வளர்க்கும் (Oil pulling ) எண்ணெய் கொப்பளித்தல்

ஆயுளை நீட்டிக்கும் சர்வரோக நோய் நிவாரணி எங்கும் இல்லை அனால் நாம் நினைத்தால் நோயில் இருந்து விடுபட நாம் முன்னோர் பால வியக்கத்தக்க கலைகளை நம்முன் கொடையாக வழங்கி சென்று உள்ளார்கள் அதை இன்று பல மேலை நாடுகள் ஆய்வுகள் என்ற பெயரில் தமதாக்கி கொண்டு வருகிறது தமிழர்கள் எப்போது விழிக்க போகிறார்கள் என்றுதான் புரிய வில்லை . சரி செய்திக்கு வருவோம்.இந்த எண்ணெய் கொப்பளித்தல் நமது முன்னோர் தொண்டைபகுதி( கண்ட ) தூய்மையாக்கல் என்ற பெயரில் வழங்கி வந்த ஒரு முறையாகும் .

எண்ணெய் கொப்பளித்தால்

இந்த எண்ணெய் கொப்பளித்தளுக்கும் நோய் நீங்குதளுக்கும் என்ன ஒற்றுமை என வினவாலாம் பல்வேறு வகையில் மனிதனின் நோய்களை நீக்கு கிறது என்பதை மேலை நாடுகள் தமது ஆய்வுகளின் வழி காட்டுகிறது இதை நாம் முறையாக பழகி நாளும் செய்து வந்தால் பல்வேறு நோயில் இருந்து விடுபடலாம் என உறுதியாக கூறலாம்.

எண்ணெய் கொப்பளித்தால் செயல்முறை


தூய்மையான நல்லெண்ணெய் இரண்டு தேக்கரண்டி அளவு காலையில் வெறும் வயிற்றில் வாயில் ஊற்றி வாயின் எல்லா பகுதிகளுக்கும் செல்கிற மாதிரி குறைந்தது இருபது இருபத்தைந்து நிமிடங்கள் தொடர்ந்து கொப்பளித்து கொண்டே இருக்க வேண்டும்.இந்த எண்ணெய் வெண்மை நிறம் வருகிற வரையில் கொப்பளிக்க வேண்டும் மஞ்சளாக இருக்க கூடாது அதாவது நாம் கூறும் இந்த இருபது அல்லது இருபத்தைந்து நிமிடங்கள் கொப்பளித்தால் நாம் கூறும் வெண்மை நிறத்தை நமது உமிழ்நீர் ஆக்கிவிடும் .

இந்த வெண்மை நிறம் வந்தததும் உமிழ்ந்து விட்டு வாயை நன்குதண்ணீர் கொண்டு தூய்மை செய்து கொண்டு பின்னர் பல் துலக்கலாம் இந்த செயல் செய்யும் பொது நமது தொண்டைக்குழியில் தங்கி இருக்கும் அழுக்கு களும் தேவையில்லாத நஞ்சு களும் வெளியேறுவதாக ஆய்வில் தெரிவிக்கின்றனர்.

எண்ணெய் கொப்பளிப்ப்பதால் உண்டாகும் சிறப்புகள் .

இந்த காலங்களில் எந்த உணவு கட்டுபடோ வேறு ஏதும் செய்து கொள்ளத் தேவையில்லை முறையான உணவு திட்டத்தை பழகினால் ஏன் நோய் வரப்போகிறது என நீங்கள் கேட்பது நமக்கு புரிகிறது இப்படி செய்வதால் எந்த பின் விளைவும் இல்லை என்பது இனிப்பான செய்தி சிலர் எனக்கு அதற்கெல்லாம் நேரமில்லை (இப்படி பட்டவர்கள் காலையில் கழிவறைக்கு செல்கையில் செய்யலாமே நான் மாலையில் தான் மலம் கழிக்கிறேன் என்றால் நாம் பொறுப்பல்ல )என்பார்கள் இப்படியும் இருக்கத்தான் செய்கிறார்கள் அதாவது வேறு யாருக்காகவோ செய்வது போல இருக்கிறார்கள் அவர்கள் அல்ல நமதுஇலக்கு நோயின்றி இருக்க வேண்டும் என எண்ணுகிறவர்கள் நமது இலக்கு. இந்த எண்ணெய் கொப்பளிப்ப்பதால் பல்வேறு நோய்கள் நீங்குவத மருத்துவ வல்லுனர்கள் கூறு கின்றனர் .புற்று நோய் கூட கட்டு படுகிறது என்கிறார்கள்

.எண்ணெய் கொப்பளித்தல் (Oil pulling ) செய்வாதால்

நல்ல உறக்கம் உண்டாகிறது
பற்கள் வெண்மை நிறமடைகிறது.
வாய் புண் நீங்குகிறது.
வாயு தொந்தரவு நீங்குகிறது.
தசை நோய்கள் விலகுகிறது
மார்பு நோய் நீங்கு கிறது.
நெஞ்சக தடுமன் (சளி )நீங்குகிறது
இரைப்பிருமல் நீங்குகிறது .
முதுகு வலி குறைகிறது .
இதய நோய்கள் நீங்குகிறது .
பல் நோய்கள் விலகுகிறது
காதுநோய்கள் விலகுகிறது
கண் நோய்கள் விலகுகிறது
குடல் தொடர்பான நோய்கள் விலகுகிறது
நீண்டகால இரத்த நோய்கள் விலகுகிறது.
மூச்சு குழல் நோய்கள் விலகுகிறது
நரம்பு நோய்கள் விலகுகிறது
தோல் நோய்கள் விலகுகிறது
கழுத்து பிடிப்பு நோய்கள் விலகுகிறது
மூல நோய்கள் விலகுகிறது
காச நோய்கள் விலகுகிறது
சிறுநீரகம் தொடர்பான சிக்கல் கள் நீங்குகிறது .
பக்கவாத நோய் விலகுகிறது.
வலிப்பு நோய்கள் விலகுகிறது
புற்று நோய் கட்டிகள் ,மாதவிடாய்
ஒழுங்கு இல்லாமை நோய்கள் விலகுகிறது.
இப்படி பலவேறு நோய்கள் விலகு கிறது இது அறிவியல் அடிப்படையிலானது தான் எனவே முறைப்படி இதை செய்து நோய் வெல்வோம் .

இந்திய அரசே தமிழக மீனவர்களை துன்புறுத்தும் சிங்களவன் மீது நடவடிக்கை எடு இல்லையென்றால் தமிழ மீனவர்களுக்கு, ( சிங்களவனுக்கு கொடுத்த கருவிகளை )தமிழக மீனவர்களுக்கும் கொடு .

சித்த மருத்துவம் காப்போம் நோய் வெல்வோம்

http://polurdhayanithi.blogspot.in/2010/10/blog-post_28.html

The Benefits of Oil Pulling

(NaturalNews) Oil pulling is said to be a powerful means of maintaining good health as well as an effective cure for a variety of ills. This is an ancient technique, first described in 5,000-year-old Ayurvedic texts. The practice is simple. Soon after waking, before eating or brushing your teeth, swish your mouth with a spoonful of high quality oil in order to "pull" bacteria, parasites and other toxins from your teeth and mucus membranes.

Deepak Chopra promotes the practice in his 2001 book, Perfect Health. Chopra notes that oil pulling is one of many Ayurvedic techniques valuable for purifying and strengthening the body. According to Ayurveda, organ meridians are present in the tongue just as they are in key points such as the hands, feet and ears. That makes the tongue integral for diagnosis, and care of the tongue important in preventing and treating illness.

The ancient practice of oil pulling makes sense in another way. As oil is swished back and forth before being spit out, the mouth`s mucous membranes and large veins on the underside of the tongue are likely to absorb vital nutrients from the oil. Sesame oil, one of the oils traditionally recommended for this practice, has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Plus it offers iron, calcium, magnesium, copper and phosphorus and vitamins A, B and E.

The practice of oil pulling has been shown effective at removing bacteria in the mouth. A two-week study at Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital in Chennai, India found that two weeks of oil pulling caused a significant reduction in Streptococcus mutans count, reduced plaque and modified gingival index scores.

Adherents of oil pulling claim that the practice does more than improve dental health. There`s anecdotal evidence for improvements in joint pain and arthritis, migraines and sinus infections, skin disorders such as eczema and persistent rashes, allergies, digestive problems, and more.

Oil Pulling Instructions

Soon after waking (before eating, drinking or brushing your teeth) take up to a tablespoon of oil. Tradition prescribes cold pressed sesame or sunflower oil. Many people have found good results with other high quality cold pressed oils such as coconut oil, flaxseed oil, walnut oil, olive oil or grapeseed oil. You may want to experiment to find the right one for you.

Swish the oil back and forth, pulling it through your teeth and around all surfaces of your mouth. Ideally you should do this for 10 to 20 minutes. Chances are good that it will take a few days to adjust to this procedure. You may need to spit the oil out after only a few minutes when you start. The oil will mix with your saliva, becoming thin and white. It`s said that when it becomes white, this is an indicator that it has "pulled" toxins, and you can spit it out.

Don`t swallow the oil. It`s best to avoid spitting the oil in your sink on a regular basis. Flush it down the toilet. Or you might develop the habit of spitting in a container where you collect compost.

After spitting, some say it`s best to rinse your mouth well with warm salt water. Others suggest brushing your teeth with baking soda or natural toothpaste. It`s generally agreed that you need to drink a glass or two of water after clearing your mouth by one or other of these methods.

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Those who have just starting oil pulling may notice an intensification of their symptoms or general feeling of malaise. This is a healing crisis, often called the Herxheimer Reaction. This indicates that your body is detoxifying.

This time-honored technique is a simple way to boost your health.

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Oil Pulling for a Brighter Smile and Better Health

“That sounds ridiculous,” exclaimed Rick in disbelief. “It will never work. How could it? It doesn’t make any sense.” Rick suffered from chronic sinusitis. At night when lying down, his nose would stop up, making it difficult for him to breathe and to sleep. The congestion also caused him to experience frequent headaches.

The therapy I was telling him about was oil pulling. Although oil pulling has its origins in Ayurvedic medicine, which dates back thousands of years, this modern version is relatively new, at least in the United States. Oil pulling is very simple. Basically all you do is rinse your mouth out with vegetable oil, much like you would with a mouthwash. As simple as it sounds, if done correctly it has a very powerful cleansing and healing affect not only on the mouth and sinuses, but the entire body.

A few days later, Rick called me on the phone. “Wow! This oil pulling stuff really works,” he exclaimed. “My sinuses began to drain immediately. I expelled a lot of dark yellow, gross looking mucous. I’m breathing easier and sleeping better and my headaches are gone!”

I wasn’t surprised with Rick’s success. I hear many similar responses from others with various health problems. “I was skeptical at first,” says Cynthia. “I couldn’t see how swishing oil in my mouth could help with my arthritis. After eight days I noticed the pain in my hands diminished considerably. There was also marked improvement in my neck and I could move my head from side to side without any pain. I was amazed at how quickly I got results. I haven’t felt this good in along time!”

Some people think I’m crazy when I tell them that oil pulling can help those with asthma, allergies, chronic fatigue, diabetes, migraine headaches, PMS, and chronic skin problems. Oil pulling works by detoxifying or cleansing the body. In this way, disease promoting toxins are removed, thus allowing the body to heal itself. As a consequence, health problems of all types improve.

 “I’ve suffered for several years with joint and lower back pain,” says Anna. “Every morning it was difficult getting out of bed because the pain. After two months of oil pulling the pain is all but gone. I’m amazed. Although I began oil pulling to relieve the joint pain, a few other things happened that I didn’t expect. I’m surprised to see that the eczema on my arm and hand disappearing and my skin becoming smoother and softer. Nothing I had tried before had helped. I sleep better at night too, so I have more energy during the day. I no longer need my mid-day naps. I have so much energy I almost feel like a teenager again. My periods have become more regular with less cramping and less mood swings. Also, my teeth, gums, and tongue are cleaner than they’ve ever been.”

The first thing that most people notice when they start oil pulling is an improvement in their oral health. Teeth become whiter, breath becomes fresher, and the tongue and gums take on a healthy pink color.  Even problems such as bleeding gums, tooth decay, and gum disease are greatly diminished or completely healed.

“I had a really bad infection in my mouth,” says Brittany. “It was so painful that I could not sleep. Pain medication helped temporarily. I was sure that I needed another root canal. After hearing about oil pulling I decided to give it a try before going to the dentist. I began oil pulling three times a day. By the very next day the pain was gone! No soreness, nothing. I was shocked. I continue to oil pull and my teeth are whiter and healthier looking then they have ever been. My gums have stopped bleeding, they used to bleed after every brushing. They are no longer receding and my teeth feel tighter. On my last visit to the dentist he was amazed at how much better my teeth and gums looked. He told me to continue to do whatever I was doing.”

Oil pulling traces it roots to oil gargling practiced in Ayurvedic medicine. Oil pulling as we know it today, was introduced in 1992 by Dr. F. Karach, MD. Dr. Karach claimed that oil pulling could cure a variety of illnesses ranging from heart disease and digestive troubles to hormonal disorders. He said it cured him of a chronic blood disorder of 15 years duration and within three days it cured his arthritis, which at times was so painful he was bed ridden. He used the method in his medical practice with great success.

Dr. Karach’s method of oil pulling consists of swishing, not gargling, vegetable oil in the mouth. The oil is “worked” in the mouth by pushing, pulling, and drawing it through the teeth for a period of 15 to 20 minutes. It is done one to three times a day on an empty stomach. The best time is in the morning before eating breakfast, but can be done before any meal. The used oil is discarded and the mouth rinsed out with water. The oil is never swallowed because it is loaded with bacteria, toxins, pus, and mucous.

Sunflower and sesame seed oils are the most commonly used for oil pulling, but any vegetable oil will work. People have had success with olive, coconut, almond, and other oils. I prefer to use coconut oil because of its many health benefits. If you use a mild flavored coconut oil it is very pleasant in the mouth. Some oils, such as extra virgin olive oil, are so strong flavored that many people find them difficult to use.

The oil acts like a cleanser. When you put it in your mouth and work it around your teeth and gums it “pulls” out bacteria and other debris. It acts much like the oil you put in your car engine. The oil picks up dirt and grime. When you drain the oil, it pulls out the dirt and grime with it, leaving the engine relatively clean. Consequently, the engine runs smoother and lasts longer. Likewise, when we expel harmful substances from our bodies our health is improved and we run smoother and last longer.

As simple as it is, oil pulling has a very powerful detoxifying effect. Our mouths are the home to billions of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other parasites and their toxins. Candida and Streptococcus are common residents in our mouths. It is these types of germs and their toxic waste products that cause gum disease and tooth decay and contribute to many other health problems including arthritis and heart disease. Our immune system is constantly fighting these troublemakers. If our immune system becomes overloaded or burdened by excessive stress, poor diet, environmental toxins and such, these organisms can spread throughout the body causing secondary infections and chronic inflammation, leading to any number of health problems.

Oil pulling is one of the most remarkable methods of detoxification and healing I have ever experienced in my career as a naturopathic physician. It helped me overcome a chronic skin problem that other forms of detoxification, including numerous juice fasts lasting up to 30 days, were unable to cure.

Oil pulling can work its magic almost instantly. Some people report relief from certain conditions after doing it only once. Minor problems often clear up within a few days. More serious, chronic problems may require a few weeks or several months or more depending on lifestyle issues.

Toxins are pulled from the body the very first time you try it. One of the first cleansing symptoms you will experience is an increased flow of mucous from your throat and sinuses. Mucous drainage is one of the body’s methods of removing toxins. While you are pulling, mucous may build in the back of your throat. You may even have to expel the oil and clear the mucous from your throat before reaching a full 20 minutes. That’s okay, take another spoonful of oil and continue until you’ve pulled for a total of 15-20 minutes. You may also experience a little nausea and perhaps even need to vomit as your body expels toxic waste. Other symptoms may also arise temporarily. These symptoms will subside as your body becomes cleaner and you become more comfortable with oil pulling. Unlike other methods of detoxification that last for only a short time, oil pulling should become a regular part of your daily schedule, like brushing your teeth.

Oil pulling is incredibly effective in brightening teeth, healing gums, preventing bad breath, quenching inflammation, and healing oral infections. It is also effective in treating many systemic conditions throughout the body.

As good as it is, the simple oil pulling method described in this article isn’t always enough. Some people and some conditions require a little extra care. For this reason, I took oil pulling and developed it into a more complete, more effective method that I call Oil Pulling Therapy. This program incorporates medicated coconut oil (which you can make yourself), diet, select nutrients, oral pH balancing procedures, and, for those who have amalgam (mercury) fillings or metal crowns, a detox procedure designed specifically for removing heavy metals, all of which combine to greatly enhance the effects and healing properties of oil pulling. The details of this program are covered in my new book Oil Pulling Therapy: Detoxifying and Healing the Body Through Oral Cleansing.

Oil pulling is cheap; the only expense is for the oil you use. It is very easy; you simply swish oil in your mouth. Compared to other forms of detoxification it is relatively effortless. It doesn’t require dieting, fasting, or consuming unpleasant, and often bowel loosening, mixes of herbs and pills. And it is completely harmless. All you are doing is rinsing your mouth out with vegetable oil—a food. You’re not even swallowing the oil. What can be more benign than that? Nearly anyone can do it, regardless of their level of health. If you have health issues, don’t let the simplicity of oil pulling deter you from trying it. Sometimes the simplest procedures produce the greatest results.