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A guide to using coconut, sesame, and other oils to heal chronic conditions, strengthen the immune system, and prevent illness.
List of contents
The Long Tradition of Oil Pulling
Ayurveda--the Mother of Medicine and Oil
Pulling
The Five Elements and the Three Types
The Five Treatments for Maintaining Health
Gandusha--the Ayurvedic Practice of Oil Pulling
Oil Swishing for Health
Oil Pulling for Body, Mind, and Spirit
Regular Cleansing Boosts Our Health
The Body’s Cleaning Crews
The Body’s Trash Dump
The Adverse Effects of Old Waste Deposits
Healthy on All Levels
The Oral Mucosae
How Oil Pulls Harmful Substances from the Body
The Connection between the Body and the Teeth
Defusing the “Time Bombs” in Our Mouths
An Essential Component of Holistic Healing
Oil Pulling Is Not a Panacea
Should I Pull Oil?
A Health Issues Checklist
Five Minutes a Day for Your Well-Being
Once Daily--Your Cure
When Should I Pull Oil?
To Begin
Pull and Swish Vigorously
Do Not Swallow
Out with the Bad
How Long before I See Results?
Your Tongue and Your Health
You Might Feel Worse at First
The Various Kinds of Oils
Health by the Spoonful
Use Only Cold-Pressed Oils
Canola Oil
Coconut Oil
Flaxseed Oil
Olive Oil
Peanut Oil
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Safflower Oil
Sesame Oil
Sunflower Oil
Wheat Germ Oil
Complementary Detoxification Techniques
The Importance of Good Dietary Habits
The Acid-Alkaline Balance
Foods That Detoxify
Give Your Body a Time-Out
Detoxify with Delight
Your Seven-Day Detoxification Plan
Other Ways to Detoxify Naturally
Medicinal Plants
Spring Tonics for Purification
Homeopathic Medicine
Schüssler Salts
Fasting
Colon Cleansing
Bibliography
Index
About the author
Birgit Frohn has a degree in biology with an emphasis on human genetics and pharmacology from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich in Germany. A scientific journalist and medical writer, she has published many articles in medical journals and authored more than 50 books in German. She lives in Hamburg and Munich, Germany.
Summary
A guide to using coconut, sesame, and other oils to heal chronic conditions, strengthen the immune system, and prevent illness.
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“I found this book to be very informative without being too technical. It contains many simple techniques for maintaining health and preventing illness, which can be easily incorporated into daily routines.”
