[YEA]  03/07/2010: Manjeet Singh from Singapore writes: "Oil Pulling - Sunflower Oil

I began my Oil Puling on Dec 12th, just short of three months ago.

The main reason why I started was not because I had any major problem though there were some minor issues which I did not place much importance on and frankly was not looking at to seeing any change. What I really interested to see a change in was in my Belly Spare Tyre, which has seen none thus far.

However, I am very happy to report that I have seen positive changes that have taken place in me. First of all, I used to have cracked heels together with very very dry soles with very poor elasticity; so poor that if I was to step on an uneven surface, I would have tears in my soles which would take quite some time in healing and in the process of which I suffered in pain.

Today I am very happy to say that I have absolutely NO cracked heels; my heels are perfectly smooth and my soles though there are very tine traces of dryness are also clear and with the elasticity back in order. Can they be better - definitely yes as, though smooth, there is still some dryness but I neither have to scrub my heels to make them smooth or suffer from tears in my soles.

Secondly, still on my feet...for the past three decades (since 1980) I have suffered from atheletes feet i.e. rotting between the little fingers of the feet. It was so bad that it had got to be fungal in nature with deep rooted infection. Nothing helped me...Raw Honey was my best assistant but it was only while and as long as I applied it that I was relieved. When I left it, the problem returned again and my feet would stink because the flesh between the fingers was rotting and at times it was pain bad.

For the past three months since I started OP, I have not used Honey or any other antiseptic or antifungal and I am very happy to say that my feet have stopped smelling or rotting. However, I have to say that the problem is not 100% solved for though the total effected area had reduced by almost 60-70%, some whiteness still shows especially when I remove my shoes after a full days work. But my feet definitely DO NOT smell nor hurt any more.

Thirdly, I had a few head sores on my head (I am a practicing Sikh and my religion requires me to maintain unshorn hair which I have had for the past 65 years). The problem was not a serious one but at times when I perspired more than normal, it would get very itchy. Once again, though not absolutely solved, this third problem is also in good state of control at about 50% improvement.

Fourthly, I noticed that my tongue was definitely cleaner with the whiteness getting less and less as the days went by. Just to experiment, I stopped brushing my teeth for two weeks and I was very pleasantly surp[rised to note that my mouth did not have any offensive odour and nor was there any build-up of plaque on my teeth. However, I gave it up and restarted brushing my teeth as i noticed some inflamation at my gums. I plan to give it another try soon as I want to stop using floride filled toothpastes.

This all for now...I can't thank Earth Clinic enough. I hope to return to report further as I see changes.

For now, could someone please tell me where to get Coconut Oil in Singapore/Malaysia and also what do the initials MSM refer to!

Thank You.
Manjeet"

03/04/2010: Linda from York County, Maine, Usa replies: "Hi Beth - with regard to your diarrhea, I would sooner think it's from the antibiotic than the oil; I was quite ill once from using a vaginal antibiotic ointment-it took almost three weeks to get my bowels back to normal! I call antibiotics 'bad news' and hope you feel better soon. For what it's worth, I'm of the opinion that if you are going to complete the course of antibiotic you might want to let your body recover before trying anything new, such as the OP - just a thought!"

03/06/2010: Beth from Dublin, Ireland replies: "Hi Linda,thanks for your reply, I think you may be right about the antibiotic being responsible for the diarrhea, as I still have it, but I finish with the antibiotic's today....... so I will start doing the OP tomorrow. Beth."

02/17/2010: Zare from Laval, Quebec, Canada writes: "Hello everyone !!

I'd like to start off by saying, what an amazing site !! I'm 23 years old and in good health except for the fact that I get seizures sometimes. I am curently taking dilantin for this. I actually just started Oil Pulling today. I don't quite know if I'm doing it ok, but from evryone's explanation, sounds like I'm on the right track. I am actually using pure Sunflower oil purchased at my local grocery store. Doesn't say what type of pressed it is but I'm still looking to see what this oil can do. I swished with 1 Tsp for about 20 minutes, rinsed, brushed my teeth. I was wondering, is it ok to do this only at night? Or do I really have to do it in the morning? Thanks !!! And again, amazing site, learning a lot !!"

02/18/2010: Knute from Sacramento, Ca replies: "Overall, it's more effective to oil pull before breakfast. However, if you absolutely can't oil pull in the morning,it's much better to do it at night before dinner, than not at all.

However, the best would be to find a way to oil pull the morning.

Remember, you can oil pull while doing any of the following:
Taking a shower, shaving, reading the news paper, doing simple morning chores, checking email or checking the latest on the internet, or anything else that does not involve eating or speaking...

However, do remember to rinse afterwards. With baking soda or a baking soda/salt combination in luke warm water - plus, apply some baking soda on the toothbrush, and brush the oral area gently, including the tongue. But that should not take more than a couple of minutes, in extra time, compared to what you already are doing. Just saying that, in this perspective, lack of time is not a reason why oil pulling can not be done.

Enjoy your (health and your) oil pulling!"

[SIDE EFFECTS]  02/05/2010: Kana from Hong Kong writes: "I have been suffering from Periodontitis with red gums, lose teeth, for a very long time. After visiting this site, quite accidently, I learnt about Oil Pulling. I started doing it with Sunflower oil back in Dec late year (2009) after I had deep cleaning etc done. Initially, I saw remarkable improvement in the conditions but now the conditions on my upper teeth and gum seems to be getting worse- at least that's what I feel. Upper teeth and gum were the most infected all these years anyway. I was told that Oil Pulling may be considered to be working if the conditions become worse. Does it mean that Oil Pulling is actually working for me? Please could someone give me your honest feedback?"

[YEA]  02/04/2010: Lia from London, England writes: "I have started oil-pulling with sunflower oil one week ago for gum problems. It is a chronic condition so will report later on progress with that. But I can say that after one week my skin feels and looks clearer, cleaner, younger. Also I notice much less sinus congestion after an initial aggravation, as expected, getting worse before getting better. So far so good."

01/31/2010: Shabina from Uk writes: "Hi i have been using sunflower oil, but i have had no results, i use it every morning, i am using the cooking sunflower oil am i using the wrong oil?"

EC: How long have you been oil pulling for, Shabina?

[YEA]  01/29/2010: Absaruddin Qazi from Karachi, Sind, Pakistan writes: "I am 63 years old.

I had problem with my teeth for years. About ten years before I had fillings in four or five cavities. About a year ago again there was problem of receding of gums, and gingivitis. More over one of Right side Third Molar ( Wisdom tooth) was getting loose and paining like any thing. Situation became so bad that I was not able to drink plain water without screaming. The dentist advised me use special tooth paste and mouth wash for sensitive teeth. Then I started gargling with Neem water. Some how problem came under control.

Then I searched Earth clinic and found oil pulling therapy for mouth problems. I started with Sunflower oil a table full early morning. It was amazing, within a few days every thing started settle down. I am not sure the gums receding is fully cured, but there is no more pain, no Hot and cold feeling problem and the good thing is the loosen wisdom tooth is not so loose any more. I am very comfortably eating all types of food chapatis, meat, rice hot and cold beverages. Now all my family members are doing oil pulling regularly. Most of my relatives and friends have started and getting benefit of this therapy. Thanks to Earth clinic."

[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS]  01/13/2010: Manjeet from Singapore, Serangoon North writes: "I finally began my personal Oil-Pulling with Sunflower after reading about it and success stories of others. Today is my second day and the immediate positive feedback that I have experienced from the oil-pulling is that I feel an unbelievable cleanliness in my mouth. I purposely did not clean my tongue which needed cleaning and found that the whiteness has disappeared by about 75% - amazing! I thopught that I would feel the oiliness in my mouth after the oil-pulling but I am very happy to say that there is no such feeling though on the first day I did feel it for a short spell.

However, I find that I cannot carry on 'pulling' for more than a few minutes (3 to 4) not because of saliva accumulation as some report but because I get a pain in the back of my head (above the neck). I wonder if anyone else has experienced this. I overcome this by just stop for a few seconds and then carry on. But, despite the short time that I spend on pulling, I find that the oil that I spit out is 'milky' in colour.

So far I am happy with my pulling and will report back as I see further changes."

[YEA]  10/15/2009: Susan from New Haven, Ct, USA writes: "When I first tried oil pulling last year, I gagged, found it disgusting and vowed never to do it again. But I started reading about it again recently and thought it might be worth another try. I knew I couldn't do a tablespoon, so I've been using a teaspoon of organic, refined Sunflower oil 2 or 3 times a day. This is much more doable for me and I'm not gagging, but I can only swish for 6 or 7 minutes at a time - nowhere near the 20 minutes that's recommended. The oil does, however, turn white, so maybe my body is just very toxic.

From day 1 of this regimin, it has completely curbed my appetite! And I have lost 8 lbs in the first week! I also seem to be sleeping more deeply. It used to be that eating was a visual thing for me, having nothing to do with whether or not I was hungry. Now, after a week of oil pulling, when I see food, I don't crave it and then have to eat something. My appetite now seems to be actually connected to my stomach and if my stomach is settled and calm with a feeling of being taken care of (I don't know how else to describe it), I'm not interested in eating. This is nothing short of miraculous. And I'm so grateful."

[SIDE EFFECTS]  08/27/2009: José from Lugo, Spain writes: "My wife and me have been OP for 3 weeks with first presure unrefined sunflower oil (once a day - 1 spoon 15 cm3 for 20 minutes). Results: gum inflamation, teeth sore, spontaneous gum bleeding, palatal ache. We've changed oil 5 days ago. My wife now is using sesame oil and I've started with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Bleeding & sores have disappeared and it seems been working OK. Had anybody suffered this effects with sunflower oil?

Thanks for this site!"

08/30/2009: Potpourri from Farmington, Maine replies: "I use safflower oil and it takes away the pain but now my fillings are crumbling and breaking off. Wonder if it is related?"

08/25/2009: Hannah from Madison, Wi writes: "Hello, Many users have stressed the use of Unrefined oil. Dr. Karach stresses the use of refined oil. I began oil pulling 4 days ago with 1 Tblsp, once a day, for 20 minutes. I've been using refined, organic, expeller pressed sunflower oil. Should I be using unrefined? The conflicting info has left me confused and worried that I'm doing something wrong. Any info/advice on oil type specifics will be greatly appreciated. Thanks."

08/26/2009: Dianna from Austin, Tx replies: "i use unrefined organic sesame oil. mainly i use sesame oil because i am vata in nature (dry, thin, cold) and sesame oil is calming to vata because of its warming quality. when i have used other oils - virgin coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil i also had good results. always use organic oil - it is going to be in your mouth for quite a while - who knows? it may have pesticide residue in it if it is not not organic - and this does not make for a good oil pulling session if you must worry about pesticides.

i have used refined sesame oil - it is harder to find organic refined sesame oil though.

probably the reason refined oil is recommended is that it is cheaper and more easy to find and because it has much less odor and taste and unrefined sesame oil has a strong flavor and odor and so do other unrefined oils. this is just my opinion.

try both - and make your own choice."

08/18/2009: Ahulani from Little River, Ca, USA writes: "I used 1 Tbs sunflower oil for 15 minutes yesterday morning for an abscessed tooth and by evening I could eat, although there was some discomfort still (I hadn't been able to close my mouth in the morning it was so painful.) By this morning the pain was almost gone and is now completely gone!!! And, in addition, some brown spots on my hand are fading. I am really amazed and will continue to see how else I benefit. Oddly (or not depending on how you see it) I picked out sesame oil to begin the treatment and the salesperson while talking to me and showing me some other things, "accidently" replaced the sesame with the sunflower. So, I am going with this gift!"

[SIDE EFFECTS]  07/31/2009: Rose from Austin, TX writes: "My mother tried op about two weeks ago using sunflower oil. She has had health problems for many years. She experienced a side effect. Her mouth became extremly dry, I mean no saliva in her mouth. She also had problems with abnormal heart beats. She now has to take B12 shots. And is taking pills for her heart. Did anyone else have this experience."

08/02/2009: Nicola from London, Uk replies: "For 15 months I've been pulling oil (sunflower, sesame, hemp, rapeseed) most mornings when I wake up. I am really pleased with all of the phlegm that it pulls up and the condition of my skin and teeth. Occasionally my mouth becomes very dry, at which point I spit out the oil, rinse, and drink warm water. I attribute the dry days to being dehydrated. Try drinking a good amount of water before bed."

[YEA]  07/30/2009: Patricia from Montreal, Quebec, Canada writes: "I use sunflower oil to do the OP. What I hope for is a healthy mouth and solid teeth. I am 77 years old. I haven't had trouble with rocking molars since I started OP. The best success I've had is regular bowel movements, at times more than once or twice a day."

10/04/2009: Scott from Baltimore, Md replies: "This poster mentions bowel movements and I also noticed that once I started Oil pulling that by bowel movements were much more regular and solid. In fact they look just about the same and happen at about the same time every day. I wondered if this could be because of the water that goes along with the oil pull. For almost 2 years I have been brushing my teeth in the morning, then oil pulling with 1 tablespoon of sun flower oil for at least 20 minutes, then rinsing, then brushing my teeth again, then rinsing, and finally drinking 3 pint glasses of water. I have always been very healthy and I only did this to prevent cavities."

[YEA]  10/07/2009: Tamara from Fort Collins, Colorado replies: "Oil pulling has been amazing! I OP with coconut oil and sesame oil (alternatively) and noticed that my oral health improved immediately--I mean, right after the first OP session. I've only been doing it for two weeks but I love it. For the last few months, ever since I got the flu, I haven't had a solid BM, until... oil pulling. I didn't put it together until just now when I read the post from Scott. Aha! Thanks again, EC!"

[YEA]  07/29/2009: SophieNam from Geneva, Switzerland writes: "I have to be honest I thought there was no way something like this could work. I was definately skeptical but to be honest my health has been so poor the last few years I had nothing to lose. It works. I am on day three of oil pulling with 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil and already there is a marked difference in my health. I have been having two get up at least twice per night to go to the bathroom for over ten years, these last two nights I've slept right through and I don't even have any urgency to go when I get up these last few days. Although I do have to say I do have enormous bags under my eyes that I don't usually have.. that seems to be odd seeing as I'm sleeping a million times better but I'm going to keep going and see how things pan out. I'll update and let you know if there are any other improvements as I suffer from chronic candida also and am hoping this will help it. thanks for this website.. it's great!"

[YEA]  07/24/2009: feeling.better from Vancouver, British Columbia CANADA writes: "I also wanted to comment on oil pulling. I also started oil pulling just over 2 weeks ago, for 20 minutes every morning with sunflower oil. I started doing it because my teeth have been terribly sensitive lately. I've had problems with them being sensitive for about a year now. Special toothpastes helped at first, but only for a couple months. My teeth were getting progressively worse all the time. Whenever I ate or drank anything they'd start to throb, even if the temperature of the food or drink wasn't hot or cold. 3 weeks ago I was about at my breaking point. I was at school and my teeth were throbbing so bad I was in tears. The next morning or the morning after I started oil pulling. I noticed a difference within two days, and within 3 days my tooth sensitivity was 100% gone! Not only that, my teeth feel stronger that they've felt for about 3 years. I'm only 23 years old, but I've always felt like my teeth have been weak, and I've always had cavities. They feel strong and healthy now, and I can eat any cold or hot food without any sensitivity now! This is amazing! I'm so thankful that I found this website and I'm looking forward to seeing more positive, possibly unexpected results with the oil pulling in the future! I would advise anyone with issues in their mouth to start oil pulling asap! It works!"

[NAY]  07/14/2009: SKUMAR from Hyderabd, India writes: "I am suffering from motor neuron disease (spinal muscular atrophy) from the last 10 years. I am 34 years old now. I have started Oil Pulling (Sunflower oil) 2 months back, but my condition is deteriorating much faster after I started using Oil Pulling. Some one told me if your condition is deteriorating and getting worse then actually it is healing. If this is true then when will it start improving?

No idea, not sure what to do?
Please advice."

[YEA]  07/13/2009: splatt07 from Denver, Co writes: "I began oil pulling about a week ago. I also began a general detox at the same time using 2 TBS of APC and 1/4 tsp. of baking soda in 1/2 glass of spring water. I am using organic sunflower oil for the OP. I first noticed that my constant allergys and sinus problems abated almost immediately, also my osteo arthritis is much better. Oh, by the way, my cracked heels aren't cracked anymore ! In this dry weather I haven't been able to get rid of them in months!"

[YEA]  06/25/2009: Nos from Maroubra from Sydney, Australia writes: "Its been over 2 months since I started O'ping but approx 6 weeks since I commenced using ___Sunflower oil and 3 weeks since I have brushed my teeth straight after rinsing my mouth with warm water. The soreness and swelling around the knuckle of my arthritic finger has just about disappeared. I tested this last w'end by not O'ping for two days and the soreness returned by Monday morning - 3 days of O'ping later, its gone again. The key for me I think has been using the ___ oil and a good brushing straight after the rinse (not 1/2 hr later after breakfast). Additionally, like so many others, I have noticed my gums looking much healthier."

[SIDE EFFECTS]  06/02/2009: Deer from Kaitaia, NZ writes: "Hi,

I have been doing oil pulling about three weeks or so using organic sunflower oil. In the last few days I have noticed my teeth changing for the worse. The bottoms of my top front 4-6 teeth look opaque, as though the white/yellow is being either drained out or the minerals pulled out. I think it is going on in the tooth not on it. It does not appear to be "staining", more like "draining the inside of my teeth. Needless to say, I am ceasing this treatment. However, I need to know if you have Heard of such an outcome? Is it reversible? What is it?

Thanks,

Deer"

06/03/2009: Selena from Chula, GA replies: "I have heard of this, not with oil pulling, but with other detox programs. Due to minerals chelating the toxins and possibly metals being pulled out of your body, along with your calcium and magnesium. Possibly you are very mineral deficient so therefore your body is pulling it from your bones (including teeth). You need a very good whole food mineral supplement and sunshine (vit. D) to make sure you are absorbing the minerals. The color should return with min. supplement."

[SIDE EFFECTS]  05/18/2009: Anonymous from Charlotte, NC writes: "I started pulling organic sunflower oil a couple days ago. I read up on it and I realize there will be some side effects. My main goal is to detox my body and get any polutants out of my body. I used to smoke so I wanted to see if I could get my body cleaned up a bit more. So far I'm a little dizzy and feel like my sinuses are spitting out a lot of muck. I take it as a good sign but wanted to see if anyone could let me know how long this will last. It's kind of hard to concentrate at this point."

05/18/2009: Janie from Seattle, Washington replies: "It may depend on how much detoxing your body needs to do. I have felt side effects for 2 days, but usually better on the 3rd day. Have started and stopped oil pulling several times and I get a mild headache every time I start up again!"

[SIDE EFFECTS]  05/11/2009: Nos from Maroubra, Sydney writes: "I started it 3 weeks ago using sunflower oil - no problems with it as i would take a swig from the bottle just before jumping into the shower. After 2 weeks I noticed nothing - so then purchased a better 'cold-pressed' brand of sunflower and have been pulling this for a week now, 1st thing in the morning for about 15-20 mins. I now notice a constant mild headache as mentioned by others but as yet no positive improvement signs especially for my arthritic finger. I will continue for say another two weeks and note the results, if any."

     

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