Coconut oil, clean, launder, strengthen
In Ireland, researchers at the Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) found that coconut oil makes it possible to effectively prevent the proliferation of harmful oral bacteria. Stopping harmful oral bacteria, oral infections, cavities and Candida albicans are unlikely to develop.
On each of your teeth live 1000-100 000 bacteria - if you have a clean mouth. They are thousands of different categories, some of which are good for health, not others.
Bacteria create a "biofilm" on the teeth, a thin layer that adheres to the surface. This is called "plaque".
It is normal to have a little plate, but there too it creates many problems, bad breath, yellow teeth, gum inflammation, tooth decay.
When you place oil on your teeth, bacteria are carried away and "dissolve" into it. So you remove large amounts of bacteria.
By dint of passing between your teeth, the oil mixes with saliva, becomes white and foamy. Do not hesitate to spit in part if your mouth is too full.
You can do that in the morning or in the evening before bedtime.
Better choose a vegetable oil. Traditionally, Indians used sesame oil, that tastes good, but virgin coconut oil is perhaps even better. I personally prefer fragrant taste. But olive oil and sunflower oil can also do the trick.
Coconut oil is solid at room temperature (up to 23 ° C), it takes a few seconds to liquefy completely in the mouth. It has the advantage of being very rich in lauric acid, a medium chain triglyceride (MCT) capable of destroying viruses, bacteria and yeasts [1] [2].
One tablespoon is enough, but it depends on people. At first impression is a bit odd, but you get used to. Try different types of oil or fat, depending on your preference.
Regarding the breath, the practice of "oil pulling" is often effective but not always. It is all the more we also regularly cleans the spaces between the teeth with dental floss (or a water jet) and the language we brush.
But the problems of bad breath do not always come from the mouth. When you eat garlic, for example, you should know that allicin, a sulfur compound that gives the characteristic odor is digested, passes into the blood and then joined the alveoli: the smell of the breath comes so fine bottom of the lungs with each breath! The problem may also come from acid reflux from the stomach.
People with a lot of bad bacteria in the mouth are at higher risk of arteriosclerosis, hardening of the arteries, especially in the neck (carotid arteries) [3]. So they have more heart risks.
But many other health problems are associated with an unhealthy mouth and invaded bacteria: it creates an inflammatory environment in the body that can even promote certain cancers: cancer of the blood, kidney cancer and pancreatic cancer
This practice is compared to chemical baths mouth with chlorhexidine, a medical antimicrobial agent against gingivitis problems (inflammation of the gums).
From the perspective of the benefits against bad breath, plaque, gum disease and tooth decay causing bacteria, oil mouthwash are almost as effective as chlorhexidine [5].
But they also have fewer side effects! The problem of chlorhexidine is first it may stain teeth. But above all, a recent study showed that too frequent chemical mouthwash increase the risk of cancer of the mouth and throat [6], probably because they destroy all bacteria, including good.
After 10 days of this practice:
- you will have a lasting feeling of freshness in the mouth;
- your teeth appear healthier, whiter and brighter;
- your irritation, bleeding gums inflammation have decreased;
- strongly reduce the number of pathogenic bacteria in your mouth;
- you will decrease your risk of cavities.
I use coconut oil for cooking:
- Cook eggs: I use in place of butter, it makes the eggs taste delicious!
- Roast the vegetables: the smoke point Coconut oil is very high (185 ° C) in contrast to many other oils. Which means this is the perfect oil to use in your wok for successful vegetable fried. You can also use it in the oven: by putting a little oil on your sweet potato fries finely chopped. Add some herbs de provence and bim! You are on the right track to go into Master Chief.
- Make salad dressing: To change rapeseed oil or olive oil! Just mix it with a little vinegar and lemon.
- Perfuming my tea: I discovered this technique, time shot and then I added a teaspoon of coconut oil to flavor my tea and strengthen my immunity .
My beauty secrets with coconut oil:
- Me cleansing: Coconut oil is a fat, so it's a great cleanser for all products difficult to remove. I have never met a mascara that survive the passage of coconut oil. I apply a spoon of oil with your fingers lightly massaging the face, I leave for a few seconds and then I take it all with a small wet & hot towel. Farewell panda eyes!
- Moisturize my hair: when they are very dry, I apply coconut oil on my ends 15 minutes before washing. Then my hair is soft, shiny and make beautiful natural curls. If you have dandruff, you can apply oil to the roots as to soothe the scalp and help to make them disappear.
- Make a natural scrub for lips in a cup coconut I add a pinch of sugar a teaspoon of coconut oil, and presto, scrub super efficient home! In addition I also use coconut oil as lip balm when I can not find mine! One can also make a body scrub: using the same recipe or replacing the sugar with salt!
- Fight against acne: thanks to its anti-bacterial properties , coconut oil helps to remove pimples quickly. As soon as I feel a bad pointer button, I apply a little coconut oil on it before going to sleep. The buttons disappear faster, without leaving a mark or scar.
- Replace my oil massage: When I have more massage oil, I added a few drops of essential oils to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a glass bottle (I keep my oil bottles Weleda empty!), and hop, house massage oil perfume of my choice!
Personally I find that coconut oil is the most effective ..
MC Ebéné
Regarding the breath, the practice of "oil pulling" is often effective
