BELIEVE it or not, our mouth is populated by bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa.

Fact #1: The population of bacteria living in our mouth exceeds the world population of roughly 10 billion. And there are over 600 types of bacteria found in the mouth.
Fact #2: Constant brushing of teeth only reaches 60 percent of the surface, leaving plaque in hard-to-reach areas. In fact, infection begins inside the enamel.
Fact #3: Germs in the mouth migrate to other parts of the body.

Ancient practice

Two thousand years ago in India, the art of ?oil pulling? was used to maintain good health. Indian medicine in Ayurvedic medical texts described oil pulling as vegetable oil gargling which cleanses the mouth and restores good health.

Said to cure 30 systemic diseases ranging from bad breath, to migraine, sinusitis, asthma, high blood pressure and diabetes, rinsing the mouth with oil delivers good results.

According to Doctor Bruce Fife, author of ?Oil Pulling Therapy,? the theory behind oil pulling is simple. Microorganisms inside the mouth literally bond with the oil?virgin coconut, olive or sunflower?once it enters the mouth and become vehicles where toxins will ride.

1. Take 2-3 teaspoons of oil in your mouth upon waking up. Swirl around the mouth for 15-20 minutes.
2. Spit out the milkish white substance.
3. Expect after-effects like expelled excessive mucus from your nasal passages. Do not be alarmed. Be happy it?s out of you.

Minor aches and pains, flu-like conditions and sluggishness may occur. It only means healing has begun.

Practicing what I preach, I started oil pulling using virgin coconut oil one month ago. Since then, my chronic sinusitis condition has been under control. And when I feel that a sinusitis attack is imminent, I ?oil pull? twice a day upon waking up and before bedtime.

Benefits
Virgin coconut oil has health and beauty benefits, and anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. Take 2-3 tbsp daily with your breakfast for tremendous energy and turbo-charged metabolism. Apply 2-3 drops CocoZen beauty oil or Novuskin facial VCO to rejuvenate skin. (Call World of Wellness at 723-3878.)

Affirm: ?I am looking and feeling better everyday.?

Love and light!