Simple Holistic Health Tips
Oil Pulling
Chemical free mouth health with oil pulling
This week I’d like to bring oil pulling into the spotlight. We have all heard that fluoride isn’t something that we should now be using on our teeth, which is very different to when I was young, as we literally went to the Orthodontist to have it coated onto our teeth!
Therefore a lot more people are turning to fluoride free toothpastes and less chemical laden methods of tooth cleaning, as fluoride can sometimes cause adverse effects according to some, like tooth discolouration and bone problems.
This is why Oil Pulling is becoming much more prominent these days, it is an Ancient Ayurvedic Indian practice that is fully natural and helps to pull the bacteria from the gums, teeth and mouth from all of the crevices and into the oil, allowing them to be released.
You can choose from Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil or Sesame Oil, (Coconut being the preferred choice due its pleasant taste), and it is as simple as taking a tablespoon of the oil and swishing it around your mouth for around 5-20 minutes, allowing it to collect up all the debris so that you can then remove it when you spit out.
Generally it is better especially with coconut oil to spit it into the bin or a tissue as it can clog the drains when it solidifies.
After performing the oil pulling you can then clean your teeth as normal. It is optimal to Oil Pull daily if you can, preferably on an empty stomach in the morning, however you can perform only once to twice a week if you prefer. Consistency of Oil Pulling though will show reduced plaque, whiter teeth and improved oral hygiene.
In my personal experience I find that after having a childhood brace my teeth are pretty close together, so I really dislike flossing, therefore Oil Pulling for me is a much more gentle and pleasant way of removing debris from my teeth.
Navel oil
The amazing benefits delivered to your body by taking Castor Oil via your navel.
Castor Oil – Take a few drops of Castor Oil and drip into your belly button (navel) before you go to bed, either rub it in or drip it in and maybe pop a sticking plaster over the area whilst you sleep, allowing it to absorb into the body via veins and through the thinner skin in that area, this will get to the organs of the body easier. This method helps with so many different things – pain relief, digestive system support, skin care, hair growth promoter, detoxification support, boosting fertility, balancing hormones, joint health and reduction of stress and anxiety and more… reportedly from many users. Personally I found it helped my fibroid pain, maybe worth a try! 🙂
Copper Bottles
Holistic Product Review.
Copper Water Bottles
I’ve long advocated copper as a way of keeping your drinking of water hygienic and healthy, well let’s have a look at the pros and cons right now..
I’ve come across quite a few copper bottles in recent years, however I wanted to take a closer look at this ‘Hammered’ style one which has a handy carrying handle and holds a litre of water.
Great Gift
At first sight it looks pretty impressive, a lovely presentation box comes with it with instructions on how to wash the bottle and keep it in tip top shape. It would not only be a lovely thing to use yourself but also great as a gift.
The box explains that the bottle is individually handcrafted in India, and explains that a wash before use is a good idea to remove any crafter manufacturing debris before using. You can wash with lemon/lime juice and salt in hot water which is filled up to half way. After 15 -20 minutes give it a good shake and then rinse out the water inside for about 2-3 times.
Cleaning Copper Bottles
It is recommended to wash the bottle about once a week and then dry off with a soft cloth, and that no chemical cleaners are used as this can damage the colouring of the bottle, equally avoid the use of abrasive scrubbers to stop scratching occurring, and do not put in the dishwasher. It all sounds good to me!
It is also interesting to know that the copper kills bacteria and viruses on contact, unlike the more popular plastic variety which can go very manky on occasions.
So, the bottle is a really good little health aid, it only carries water, not juice or smoothies etc, and to get the optimum good benefits from it you can fill before going to bed, preferably with filtered or spring water and then leave overnight to infuse, easy! Then drink the next day.
Taste and Amount
I tried this to the letter and found that the water has a pleasant enough taste to it and is pretty drinkable. You can definitely taste the copper, and as long as you don’t leave the same lot in there for ages it doesn’t get too strong. In terms of quantity to drink it is established that no more than 2 litres is great, as you don’t want to overdo the copper.
I used the bottle when performing my Reiki sessions and found that it was a very good source of cleansing, as you can sometimes taste the chemicals in plain tap water.
However, I also did leave the water for too long on one occasion, a couple of weeks, and the bottle had a darkish green colour embossing the inside of it! As it turned out this was not a problem, I simply followed the steps on the box to clean it, but for a little longer, and all of the green just poured out with the water after soaking in the lemon and salt mix. The only thing I would say is that occasionally when you open the bottle it will squeak a bit and have trouble when twisting, the solution to this is to pour a little bit of olive oil onto your fingers or at the top of the bottle and rub around to lubricate the thread, bingo!
Conclusion
ENERGY AND SKIN IMPROVEMENT – Over time, around a month, I definitely noticed that I had more energy and my skin looked refreshed and hydrated, to me this is a success, as if I can do the lazy method and just drink water as a skin care routine then that suits me 🙂
It was a portable, unique and attractive way to get healthy water down me which I loved.
I love the Copper Water Bottle! It is attractive, healthy and easy to look after, a definite must have for me 😉
Copper bottles, I have purchased this type of bottle and found it to be a good option.
This set is for a couple which is excellent value and the handy carrying cases in my opinion make it a winner, as it avoids you carrying a full bottle about and avoids damage.
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