Adventures in Oil Pulling

 Yes, oil pulling. Yes, it's awesome. And weird. But mostly awesome. Oil pulling is a form of  detoxing. In the morning on an empty stomach, you simply swish oil (sunflower, olive, or coconut) in your mouth for a short period of time, usually 10-20 minutes, but people have done it for over an hour! During that time, the oil is drawing all that nasty stuff {toxins} from you body and into your mouth. Yum. Some folks' mouths get so dirty, they'll have to spit it out and repeat the process. TMI? Maybe. But it could improve your health! Oh, and don't swallow. That defeats the purpose of detoxing.

 I used unrefined, expeller pressed virgin coconut oil from Whole Foods. I believe it ran me around 6 or 7 bucks for 14oz. But the oil you use is your prerogative. All you need to swish is one spoonful. Coconut oil comes as a solid, but once you put it in your mouth, it turns liquid. Mine has been sitting out a while, so it's kind of creamy. Did I mention it tastes yummy, too?

swish swish swish! I would have put a picture of me spitting, but no one wants to see that.
So far, I haven't noticed any drastic differences, but it's only my third day to try. I do have a headache today which is a symptom of detoxing. Or maybe it's from mowing the lawn.

Benefits include an overall cleaner system, clearer skin, whiter teeth, fresher breath, clearer sinuses, and hundreds more. To read more in depth about this process, check this out. And for more testimonies and uses for coconut oil, click here. If you give this a shot, I would love to know! I will keep you updated on any benefits or symptoms I might experience from this, too. Happy pulling!

A Few Favs

 Is anyone else pining for fall like I am? Looking back at these pictures from Colorado makes me yearn for it even more. Hurry up October!

Here are a few favorites from around the web this past week.

• The absolute sweetest baby announcement ever. Such a cute little family!
• I made this cookie recipe last week, and yum, they were delicious.
• This site helps you plan your garden for you. So great for beginners like myself.
• COCONUT OIL! You guys, it's just awesome. Make sure to read all the comments, too. 

What are your favs this week?

Have a wonderful Monday. Make sure to keep cool and hydrated out there. It's going to be a hot one! And make sure to love on someone today. There's always someone who could use some :-)