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Posted 7/22/2014 11:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

I DVR a show that's on every Sunday called "A Healthy You" with Carol Alt, it's on Fox and it's only 30 minutes. Has some really great information!

This past Sunday's show talked about Oil-Pulling as well as other things and how healthy it is to do. Just curious if anyone here does the oil-pulling????

If one scrolls down you can see the article:

carolalt.com/2014/06/a-healthy-you-recap-smoothies-oil-pulling-and-seasonal-allergies/

Denise
Posted 7/22/2014 12:34 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I have. I hope to get to point of doing it daily.

I have seen in the times I've done it for 15 min. length, my teeth are whiter and brighter! Other than that, I haven't noticed any other benefit. But, it is a good practice to have.

Some might need to start slowly with a smaller amount of oil, adjusting your time, and working up on both amount and time used.

Good luck! Enjoy, too!!
Posted 7/22/2014 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Deejavu!
Posted 7/22/2014 6:52 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I co oil pulling 3-4 timmes a week. Use coconutoil, 10-15 minutes. Just started couple weeks ago so too soon to draw conclusions
Posted 7/22/2014 9:09 PM (GMT 0)
I've done it some, also with coconut oil, but not enough to see what difference it makes. My teeth need a lot of work that it won't fix, but at least the coconut oil may kill off some bacteria.
Posted 7/23/2014 9:35 PM (GMT 0)
Yes!!! I've been doing it for the past 7 months or so as a way to decrease bacterial load and I swear by it!! I do 20 mins in the morning and sometimes repeat in the evening. I use extra virgin coconut oil.

Within days of starting oil pulling I got a detox reaction - - developed a couple of mouth ulcers (which I never normally have), felt really run down for a day or two etc. so I knew something was happening. After a few weeks I noticed that my teeth were whiter, gums felt stronger and the skin on my elbows was baby soft.. !!

I had a consultation with an oral surgeon a few weeks ago and he commented on how my periodontal health and dental hygiene were excellent! There was zero plaque and my teeth were squeaky clean :)) Wish I'd discovered oil pulling years ago!
Posted 7/24/2014 12:15 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks all! Carol Alt interviewed this guy named Bruce Fife from Coconut Research and he was talking about all the health benefits from oil-pulling (he said the virgin coconut oil was the best oil to use)...

From his article he wrote this:

Some people think I’m crazy when I tell them that oil pulling can help those with asthma, allergies, chronic fatigue, diabetes, migraine headaches, PMS, and chronic skin problems. Oil pulling works by detoxifying or cleansing the body. In this way, disease promoting toxins are removed, thus allowing the body to heal itself. As a consequence, health problems of all types improve.

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

I don't have my natural teeth anymore (I have implants and teeth that snap onto them) but I'm thinking it would be a good habit to get into as it pulls toxins out of the body as well as the mouth.

Thanks again!
Denise
Posted 7/24/2014 12:23 AM (GMT 0)
I don't know if I could do implants. Have you had any nerve problems from them? I have 3 broken molars that I need to do something with and I don't know if just a crown will work on one of them.
Posted 7/24/2014 12:28 AM (GMT 0)
No problems! I went to 3 or 5 different oral surgeons and dentists. I needed bone grafting which I got and at the same time the oral surgeon put in 6 implants (4 in the top, 2 in the lower).

I prepared myself by making soft foods (I blended most everything up).. Yes, I was in pain for the first couple of days and it took time to heal.. months actually but it was worth it!

Now I just snap my teeth on (upper and lower) and give everyone a big smile! No nerve problems, no anything problems..

Garden Peace, go to at least 3 or 4 different specialists and see what they say...

Good luck!
Denise
Posted 7/24/2014 12:49 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks! I'll go to a biological dentist first and see what she has to say. I'm hoping I'll just need crowns.
Posted 7/24/2014 1:33 PM (GMT 0)
I love oil pulling! I think it helps a lot. I use extra virgin coconut oil :)
Posted 7/29/2014 1:11 AM (GMT 0)
Funny, I am soooooo interested in any form of detoxing but the idea of swishing the coconut oil in my mouth for 10 to 15 minutes does not appeal to me! Even though I am totally well I still continue to detox so I guess I am going to give this oil pulling a try.. It's good for so many things (just not the mouth) so I think I will start tomorrow...

Thanks everyone!
Denise
Posted 7/29/2014 2:12 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Deejavu,

You can use coconut oil to brush your teeth as well. I use a separate toothbrush after I brush my teeth with toothpaste (Young And Living; it has theives oil in it.) My teeth feel clean all day!
Posted 7/29/2014 2:15 AM (GMT 0)
It's a little weird to have oil in your mouth, but it turns into more of a runny liquid and isn't too bad. Just don't spit in your sink - the oil might clog the pipes! I use a paper towel and then put in the trash. Oh, and rinse your mouth out very well afterwards!
Posted 7/29/2014 6:02 AM (GMT 0)
Swear by oil pulling… I add a little oil of oregano to the coconut oil. love it.

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Posted 7/29/2014 10:25 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks again everyone! I just realized the reason why the oil pulling does not appeal to me but I can't post the reason on a public forum, LOLOL!

Maybe once I taste the coconut in my mouth (I do love coconuts) I won't mind it.. I have the oil so I should start soon! If worse comes to worse I can spit it out sooner... And thanks for the tip for not spitting it out in my sink, nooooooooo, I don't wan't to clog my pipes!!

Pirouette, thanks for the tip on the oil of oregano.

Thanks again,
Denise
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