Naturally RADIANT: Get a TV White Smile Using Oil Pulling?

                                                 Want whiter teeth?.....Try Oil Pulling!

I'm assuming you might have a blank look on your face, wondering what is oil pulling!
Well, I was looking for a way to cure my allergies and stumbled upon a way to do that-- plus, whiten my teeth, improve my oral health and detox toxins from my body-all in one! It's an ayurvedic therapy called oil pulling.

How to Do It:

Take a tablespoon of cold-pressed oil and swish it around. Do it when you first wake up on an empty stomach. Do not gargle or swallow the oil, but pull it through your teeth. It's just that simple....I thought it sounded crazy until I tried it.

What to Use:

Sunflower and sesame oils are popular but I like to use coconut oil from Trader Joe's...because it's cheap- just 6 bucks- organic, and the taste doesnt bother me as much as others.

How Long Do You Pull:

The goal is to do it for 15-20 minutes. I know that's kind of a long time, but to help pass the time, I swish when I am in the shower or cleaning up in the morning. You can work up to it.

There will be a lot of toxins from your body in the oil after swishing. Be sure to spit it out in the toilet when you are done and brush your teeth and tongue right after.


Research it Yourself:

Here are a few link to articles, so can do your own research. Let me know if you try it!

http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/article%20oil%20pulling.htm

http://www.oilpulling.com/


Happy pulling!


Xoxo,
Britt

Naturally RADIANT: Dry Hair? Fix it for Pennies...

I don't know about you...but this desert heat does a number my hair, nails, skin--everything! But let's just focus on one for now-hair!

Although, I am a fan of using great quality shampoos and conditioners. Occassionally, I notice my hair decides to have a mind of its own and not act right! Is anyone else with me on this? Anyone?

When I want to solve a problem, especially beauty issues, I search for natural remedies first. That's when I discovered Apple Cider Vinegar! You probably have some already at your house. It works wonders to reset the pH balance in your hair and tones the scalp. It always gives my hair a boost and extra shine.

ACV Rinse:
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar ( not white)
2cups water ratio

**Try keeping a bottle of the rinse in your shower. I use it on a weekly basis.

 This rinse is on a ton of blogs, some say dont rinse it out, some say do it before shampooing or after condtioning, but I like use it after shampooing-to get rid of the residue, and before conditioning-to get rid of the smell.  You can play around and see what works for you.

Good luck!

Xoxo,
Britt