REBUILD: WEEK 3 LUTEAL PHASE
DETOX.
The health of your mouth is directly tied to your mombody health AND the health of your pelvic floor. We’ve been talking so much about your pelvic floor throughout this program that it’s a great time to make the connection between your pelvic floor, your mouth, and your shoulders. They are all related.
Did you know that having a tight pelvic floor can be caused by a tightened jaw? It makes sense to give a little attention to both these areas then.
Also, there is a line of fascia that runs from the pelvic floor all the way up to your jawline. If you carry tension in your shoulders, then you can guarantee you also carry tension in your jawline and pelvic floor as well. You can roll your shoulders and get massaged to your heart’s content, but until you learn to unlock your pelvic floor, and calm your nervous system (BAB breath), you will never be able to truly work out the deep tension in your shoulders.
Watch the video below to learn more ways to release tension in your jawline so your pelvic floor can release as well.
Also, another fun way to detox your body is by oil pulling - this week is a great time to try it out.
Oil pulling is essentially ayurvedic mouthwash, replacing chemical-filled mouthwash with soothing oil to refresh your breath. Unlike chemical mouthwashes, oil only removes the bad bacteria while keeping the good.
Oil pulling is the practice of swishing oil in your mouth to remove toxins. On the oral side, oil pulling helps cure tooth decay, improves breath, prevents cavities, whitens teeth, removes stains, heals bleeding gums, and strengthens your gums and jaws.
On the digestive side, it helps remove oil-soluble toxins from your system, improves digestion, prevents inflammation, and enhances your immune system.
You can use organic sesame oil or organic coconut oil,
Although there isn’t a lot of scientific study to support this practice, I do know it’s harmless to try it and you should be the judge of whether it works or not. My own experience has been less sensitive teeth, and less plaque. My dentist is always astonished a the lack of plaque I have when I keep up with regular oil pulling. On the other hand, when I let it slip, I’ve noticed I spend more time in the dentist chair getting plaque scraped off.
Here’s how to do it:
Place 1 tablespoon in your mouth and swish it around for as long as possible. Start with 2-3 minutes, eventually working up to 20 minutes.
Spit out the oil in the trash. (Not the sink, as it can clog drains especially if you have a septic system). Do not swallow the oil because it’s full of toxins, bacteria, and plaque.
Take care of your mombody oral health, release tension in your jaw, and find new ways to take care of your pelvic floor.