August 10, 2016
How To Use Coconut Oil for a Brighter Smile
Oil pulling has been carried out for thousands of years in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.

How To Do a Coconut Oil Pull at Home
Try this technique first thing in the morning, before you eat or drink anything. Water is okay!
When I gave the coconut pull a try, I found it left my teeth feeling smoother and my mouth feeling fresh all day. In order to achieve the greater benefits, I will have to experiment doing oil pulls more regularly.
Coconut oil is a great choice for oil pulling as it contains a significant amount of lauric acid—a type of medium-chain fatty acid with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Here’s to another win for coconut oil!
Deanna portrait photo credit: Wilson Lau