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oil pulling - so what's the deal?

7/25/2015

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So. If you have spent ANY time on Pinterest in the last year or so, I'm sure you've seen the many, many pins on "oil pulling" - a process in which you take a swig of oil and swish for 10-20 minutes and then spit, rinse and brush, 

It's touted to have many health benefits - from relieving sinus & skin problems, to enhancing sleep and most importantly ridding your mouth of nasty bacteria and improving dental health. 

Now, I am only one person, and I have talked to my professors, who are masters in nutrition on the claims going around and the consensus is more of a "to each their own" mentality in the field, so I say, if it works for you AWESOME! If not, no harm done, you just swished with oil a few times. 

Below I've listed the pros & cons as well as how I feel it has helped me over the past few months.

I choose to use 1 Tablespoon of coconut oil daily, as I use it in everything already and had it on hand - plus I believe the health benefits of coconut oil outweighed the other oils in this case. Also, I get my coconut oil from Trader Joes. 

PROS

  • The taste of coconut oil is light and pleasant.
  • It only take 5-20 minutes a day. I do it while painting my nails, doing my hair or housework.
  • I've seen improvements, so I enjoy it!
  • It's all natural! 
  • It's affordable! 

CONS

  • As someone who suffers from a mild case of TMJ - swishing past the 10 minute mark makes my jaw tired & sore some days.
  • It takes getting used to! At first having a mouthful of room temp/warm oil is revolting. 
  • I would recommend having  a place to spit it and take it to the trash bin. You don't want oil clogging your pipes. 

MY REVIEW

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Overall I haven't seen drastic changes except that my teeth feel REALLY clean 

ALL the time. 

Which in itself is worth it to me. You know that feeling after you come from the dentist and your mouth feels slick and super fresh? Oil pulling does that for me. My gum health seems to have improved slightly, though they were generally pretty healthy to begin with. 

My second favorite perk is my teeth have become whiter, which is always a big plus!

Have you tried oil pulling? I would love to know what it did for you. And also, if you haven't what's your biggest question or why are you holding back? 
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My Beauty Routine: Body & Teeth

7/25/2015

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Natural Beauty Routine | Nosh and Nurture

BODY CARE

When it comes to body care, being chemical free is number one, followed by products that are going to keep my skin hydrated and ultra-soft. 

1.) I start by dry brushing before every other shower. You can do it every time, but I opt for every other because my skin is quite sensitive. Using a dry brush, use straight, swift motions or circular motions, always brushing away from your heart. 

2.) I exfoliate with a natural lavender sugar scrub from my local farmers market in warm water. You can get one at Trader Joe's as well. 

3.) I wash with the Honest Co. Bar Soap (In Tangerine Vanilla or Lavender) from head to toe, it smells SO heavenly and its chemical-free and gentle. I even use the body wash on my pup!
A lot of people ask me about my beauty routine. Since I use all natural products from head to toe (it's not just what I put IN my body that's important) people are curious as to how my beauty routines differ from theirs.

So, I decided to do a short series that will start with my Body Skincare & Teeth and I'll work through my facial skincare, makeup and hair care routines as well. 


4.) After my shower, I make sure to dry off good, using pressure to eliminate any extra dry skin I may have missed by brushing and exfoliating. I then apply either an all natural lotion (like Pacifica's Coconut Nectar) or Alba Botanica's tanning cream if I'm vacationing or have a big event and want to look bronzed. You can also use a little coconut oil or Vitamin E on extra dry areas. 
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5.) I finish by applying an all natural-deoderant (Honest makes a spray, or I use a aluminum-free roll on from Sprouts that works really well. Then I do a mani/pedi with safe nail polishes and Burts Bees cuticle creme. I find my nail colors at Sprouts or Whole Foods, the ones that are safe & approved for pregnancy are the ones I usually go for and they come in a wide array of vibrant colors! 

TOOTH CARE

With a hubby in dental school, oral hygiene is always a topic in our home. Below are the steps I take to ensure the best and most natural tooth care.

1. Floss, floss, floss. After each meal do a quick floss. At night is when I spend a lot of time flossing really well. 

2.) Oil pulling. Before I brush my teeth I oil pull for 10-20 minutes in the morning before my shower. For my full story on oil pulling, click here. I give an honest review on what I believe it does and doesn't do (for me, everyones different.)
Natural Beauty Routine | Nosh and Nurture
3.) After oil pulling I brush really well. My hubs gets great deals on electric toothbrushes at dental conventions and I love how easy they make the tooth cleaning process. My top picks for healthy toothpastes are the Honest Company Toothpaste and Toms of Maine. I'm unfortunately allergic to something in Tom's, and my mouth gets tingly, and not in the good way. So I stick with Honest or the baking soda plain version of Colgate. As that one is always easiest to find when I'm traveling. I would like to try the natural clays or plain baking soda - but I'm working my way up to being that earthy, haha. 

4.) I also steer clear of sugar, I only drink water and natural herbal teas, I don't ever consume tap water and I schedule my regular dental cleanings. 

I would LOVE to hear your skin & teeth care routines. Do you have any special tips on staying clean & natural? I'd love to hear it i the comments below.

Or if you have any questions regarding my routine or products I use, leave those too! 
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