How Did You Get Your Teeth to Be So White?

OIL PULLING

Crazy name right?  What the heck is that?  Well that's what I said when I first heard it.  Then found out it was an all natural way to:

 - heal gums

- whiten teeth

- reduce bad breath

- Pull toxins out of the body through the gums

- help your metabolism

-help with tartar control

- increase oral health

 An added bonus was it was with my favorite oil, coconut!  I use to think it would clog pores, smell funny, put greasy finger and leg prints everywhere and just be weird dipping my hand in a jar usually found in the kitchen!  Now, I take sips from it...swishing it around my mouth!  Crazy I know!

I'm a fan of all things natural, it's benefits and uses.  I believe God created the Earth to have everything we ever needed to survive and live fully.  Coconut oil, you are one of my favorites.  

I first saw oil pulling on Pintrest and then saw one of my cousins doing it!  Months later I found myself doing it because I had some pain in my gums and was tired of using a peroxide gel to whiten my teeth.  

The first time, I lasted about 10 minutes, then 10 again, then doubled it to 20 minutes in a few days.  I found ways to take my mind off it like: 

-make my bed

- put laundry in the machine

- make the morning coffee

- prepare breakfast

- check Facebook

- plan for the day

Do not underestimate the power of 20 minutes! 

A few things to know first:

*Must be done first thing in the morning.*

Ever see notice that white film on your tongue and why you have bad breath in the morning?  That's your body detoxifying itself while you sleep at night.  It needs to come out and that's one way for it to be released, another is from your morning pee (ha ha ha).   

You want to get rid of the most toxins, so why not before you begin your day!  I keep the jar in my bathroom so after I use...the restroom...I take a swig and start swooshing!

How to oil pull:

 1. Swish a tablespoon or less in your mouth for 5-20 minutes.  

Do not gargle...or swallow!  Don't want to have any of those toxins to find it's way back into the body.

2. Spit into the trash. Oil will clog drains.

3. Rinse with water 

4. Brush and floss regularly

Smiles! 

Jeanine Faith

**Thanks to Hello Natural**

 

 

Nike Is RIght

"JUST DO IT" Thank you Nike for the constant inspiration.  I spent way too much time thinking about the title of this post, and I just said, "Just do it".  That saying is so true.  As humans the decisions we make shape our lives, everything to brushing your teeth in the morning (or not.......ew gross), to signing the lease on a new apartment.  Our lives are made up of decisions!  

I have decided to take on the goal of waking up earlier and sleeping earlier.
What that means to me: in bed by 10:30p.m. and out of bed by 6a.m.  Yes, it's better to get that thing done before you hit the sack, or stay 2 more minutes under the blanket.  We only get 24 hours a day, do the best you can with it.
What will you do with it?  What is important to you to get accomplished?  

For me, it's getting my head (mind), exercise (body), heart (soul/spirit) in check. That means getting up when the sun comes up, listing down my top 3 goals of the day, getting my booty to the gym or pressing play, and making sure to pray/meditate on the verse of the day.  

Small steps everyday.  You will get to where you need to be, in the time you need to be there.  I love this hashtag, #trusttheprocess.  Commit to those small positive changes in your life, and see where it will take you.  You CAN do it.  The dream, passion, yearning was not put in your heart to float around.  It is there so it can touch lives.  You have the ability to great things.  Don't stop moving forward---JUST DO IT.  

I would love to know what some of your goals are! 

Doing life together,

Jeanine