{"id":43142,"date":"2025-05-06T20:22:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T20:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=43142"},"modified":"2025-05-12T17:24:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T17:24:27","slug":"castor-oil-navel-pulling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/castor-oil-navel-pulling\/","title":{"rendered":"Bloated? A Duo That May Help: Why Navel Pulling is Trending and Flatter Me Is In"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve ever been doubled over with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/best-foods-for-bloating\/\">bloating<\/a>, chances are you&#8217;ve gone down a rabbit hole of wellness hacks on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/healthy-social-media-habits\/\">social media<\/a>. One trend that&#8217;s taken over recently is navel pulling\u2014a ritual that promises to &#8220;pull&#8221; toxins from your belly and reduce bloating using castor oil. While it sounds like an easy, holistic solution to bloating, it might be too good to be true.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore navel pulling, why you might want to avoid it, and why HUM Nutrition has the only solution you need for a happier digestive system.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-navel-pulling-and-where-did-it-come-from\">What Is Navel Pulling, and Where Did It Come From?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Navel oil pulling, traditionally called Nabhi chikitsa, is an Ayurvedic practice of gently pouring warmed oil into the navel,&#8221; explains <a href=\"https:\/\/amyelandry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ayurvedic Practitioner Amy Landry<\/a>. &#8220;Ideally, the oil is left for a few minutes (a perfect opportunity to take a moment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/types-of-rest\/\">rest<\/a>!) to penetrate more effectively. Then, the oil is gently massaged around the navel and the abdomen.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<p><br>&#8220;Castor oil is an accessible and commonly used oil for the technique that holds many advantages,&#8221; Landry says. &#8220;Notably, this practice\u2014when performed with castor oil\u2014is believed to nourish and hydrate the digestive system and improve overall digestive function. As a result, the body is more effectively able to remove waste and toxins (called &#8220;Ama&#8221; in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/ayurveda-diet\/\">Ayurveda<\/a>).&#8221;<br><br>However, while castor oil is known traditionally for its laxative properties, it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK551626\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most effective when taken orally<\/a> (not rubbed into the skin). The idea of absorbing oil through the belly button to relieve digestive issues, constipation, or bloating may sound a bit far-fetched, and the truth is, there&#8217;s no scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of absorbing oil through the navel.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-you-might-want-to-ditch-navel-pulling-for-bloating-relief\">Why You Might Want to Ditch Navel Pulling for Bloating Relief<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s be real: bloating is extremely uncomfortable, and most will try just about anything to get rid of it. But when it comes to navel pulling, the benefits are more anecdotal than evidence-based. 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When it comes to modern-day bloating, what your body really needs is a supplement that works with your body&#8217;s natural digestive processes.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/product\/23\/flatter-me\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">HUM&#8217;s Flatter Me<\/a> takes the guesswork out of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/gut-health-and-immune-system\/\">gut health<\/a> and replaces it with creative, effective ingredients your body can use. So, instead of pulling castor oil out of your cabinet, reach for a Flatter Me capsule with your next meal. 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