Oil Pulling Cures
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11/01/2009: Herb Bob from Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico writes: "Why does oil pulling work? It acts like a lubricant in your body's hydraulic systems. Sucking like a vacuum, the greasy fluid seals off access to your body's water and air availability. It pushes lymph with poisons, air and nutrients in it through any exit it can (lungs, pores, eyes, hair,etc) along with any water it needs to transport the gunk. That is why, you have to drink three glasses of fluid afterwards. Analogizing with frying oil, it does not work until your cells' water is added to the mix. Then with your cell water the oil becomes hydrogenated, less viscous and less effective after 10 or 15 minutes. The oil solution is forced into your system through the opening below your tongue, your tongue's taste cells, your gums, nasal passage, hairs, and etc. Depending who you want to be, mouthwash with Caesar's, French, Russian, Italian, Basil or Pennzoil. Paging Dr.Gupta, Paging Dr.Gupta"
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10/28/2009: Elvira from Cairns, Qld, Australia writes: "hi, i have been doing OP for about three months now. And when i have a one or two day break i've noticed that i get blind pimples on my face. why is this?"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 10/25/2009: Vishwapurna from Kalpakkam, Tamilnadu, India writes: "I was doing oil pulling from May, 2009 and I did not have any problem till the midnight of September, 26th. I felt my bed room is whirling. Since then I have been diognised the following problem : Left maxillary sinusities, cervical spondylosis and hypothyroid (TSH:6.25). As soon as I get up there will be palpitations.Once I take coffee, it will increase. While walking there will be an unbalance and I feel I am about to fall. There is a terrific mental depression. While lying on the bed on the left side there will be whirling feeling. My left knee joint developed a pain. My doctor advised me to stop oil pulling. After oil pulling for five months, I have stopped oil pulling from October 1st. Now I am taking medicines for hypothyroid and sinuousities. Can anyone tell me the symptoms are the side effect of oil pulling (after five months). Any body got the same symptoms after five months of pulling?
Anybody's hyphothyroid, sinusities and cervical spondylosis with the same symptoms got cured after oil pulling?"
RepliesEC: Hi Vishwapurna, can you tell us what type of oil you were using to oil pull with? Thanks!
10/25/2009: Charles from Jacksonville, Fl replies: "I got the same symptoms from an inner ear infection, called otitus media. I laid on my back and hung my head over the side of the bed, and filled up my sinuses with 50% H2O2 and Distilled Water. When sinuses are filled the rest will go to the inner ear. was cured in two days..."
11/01/2009: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "Side effects of oil pulling... I don't believe in regular oil pulling. I believe in a balance between oil pulling and pulling oil. The pulling oil is the taking of granulated lecithin to reduce excessive oil buildup in the body. The other thing is some people with hypothyroid may have low iodine levels, in which case 1-2 drops of lugols solution and 1-2 drops of SSKI (potassium iodide), in a cup of warm water or even a liter of water should resolve some hypothyroid in about month. It helps to take 1000 mg of vitamin C for the body to better utilize the iodine, and vice versa."
12/11/2009: Tashimoto from Vancouver, British Columbia replies: "I don't know if this is mentioned in any of the many oil pulling entries here, but it just might be very important. The site: http://www.curezone.org/forums/am.asp?i=110881 states: Dr. Karach has recommended only refined oil. This has been used by millions of people with wonderful cures and accepted in practice. Regarding unrefined oil there may be ingredients injurious to the body and its taste, color and smell may not be agreeable. It may cause or induce vomiting sensation in some people. Since pesticides and insecticides are used in crops, it is possible that trace elements of such poisonous chemicals are not only harmful to health but also carcinogenic. Since refined oil is colorless, odorless and tasteless, such a situation would not arise. I therefore suggest do not use unrefined oils for OP."
01/05/2010: Lavender from Seattle, Usa replies: "Tashimoto,
using organic unrefined oils should eliminate the concern of pesticides and insecticides."
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10/17/2009: Mi from Solana Beach, Ca writes: "HI...I THOUGHT WHILE DOING OP YOU CAN'T DO OTHER THINGS...HOWEVER, IN THIS ARTICLE IT SAID PEOPLE ARE DOING OP WHILE TAKING SHOWER OR SHAVING...SO I AM REALLY CONFUSED.
ANOTHER THING IS THAT WHILE I AM DOING OP EVERY TIME, AFTER 15' OR 20', THE OIL IN MY MOUTH GOT VERY THICK, NOT WATERY LIKE IT'S DESCRIBED IN YOUR ARTICLE. I AM A DIALYSIS PATIENT ALSO AND MY KIDNEYS FAILED RIGHT AFTER MY 2 MAJOR SURGERIES IN 2007 & 2009. I ALSO HAS PROBLEM W/ HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.
THE SAD THING IS, I AM ONLY 39 YEARS OLD, HAPPY, ACTIVE, EAT HEALTHY FOOD, EXERCISE REGULARLY BUT STILL GOT ALL THESE PROBLEMS. PLEASE HELP ME. THANK YOU."
RepliesEC: Mi is referring to the instructions on OP found here: http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/oil_pulling.html#INSTRUCTIONS
10/18/2009: Lisa from Thousand Oaks, Ca, usa replies: "Hi Mi,I read the instructions but don't really see where it says not to do anything else. I know you aren't supposed to eat before you do it. I have been oil pulling successfully now for almost 3 months on a daily basis. I can't do it without some other activity to keep my mind off it. I find if I focus on the oil it makes me want to gag and sometimes I have to run to spit it out! I know that's a little crazy but, if I distract myself with reading earth clinic while doing it or reading email or gardening, etc. I'm absolutely fine and even find myself at 1/2 hour when I'm really concentrated on something. I have not had any negative side effects from this only positive. Also, I noticed in the beginning my oil didn't thin out that much but now it does. Perhaps, it's part of the process. Not sure, just a thought. Give it a try again if you can and let us know if you see a change. You sound like you have it very together outside of the kidney issue. Good luck..."
10/15/2010: Summerhaunt from Licking, Mo, United States replies: "When you first start oil pulling the oil may start out a little thin, then it will get thick as you swish it around (it varies each time as to how thick... Sometimes not much, sometimes alarmingly thick), then it may thin out. When it starts to thin out is when you want to spit it out. Many people believe that when it's getting thick is when it's "pulling" the bad stuff out, and when the thick oil then goes thin is when it's full of the bad stuff so it's time to stop swishing. I have noticed the days when I do have it get thicker is when I'm feeling more yucky and toxic, and I feel much better after my swishing and spitting it out."
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09/26/2009: Mike from Ftl, Florida writes: "This site is like "treatment overload" I love it! I am sort of confused on a few things though as it pertains to oil pulling. I think I may be doing it wrong (simply because its too easy) and I havent experienced any of the difficulties that others have written about (I'm not referring to the "healing" reaction but the general difficulties in pulling for 10-15 mins that people are having) Dont you just move it around in your mouth for 10-15 mins? I dont understand...seems easy (no taste/ no fuss)
Next, can oil pulling be done while taking supplements and other remedies (specifically H2O2 Therapy & Urine Therapy) or will they have negative/harmful effects?
PS- Is Ted still around? I've sent several inquries w/ no response."
RepliesEC: Ted has only answered a handful of questions the past few months. He emailed that he is busy figuring out cures for tricky conditions that are "epidemic" in Thailand. Please send us your question and we'll forward it to him. Sometimes that helps, but not always!
09/26/2009: Lisa from Thousand Oaks, Ca replies: "Yes, oil pulling is that easy- just swish it all around for the time you wish. I actually do it for about 30 minutes. I have had amazing results as I have posted before. From all that I have read about it, it should not have any conflicts with the other things you've mentioned. I myself have tried both of the therapies you have mentioned for over a month and definitely had amazing results with H2O2 but not urine therapy. I was hoping for the miraculous results that I have read here and other places when googled but no such luck. Hope this helps."
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[QUESTION] 08/21/2009: Angjoy from Jackson, Michigan, USA writes: "Oil Pulling and Brain Aneurysm:
Dear Ted, I have a question that may sound rather stupid to some but decided I needed to lay this to rest rather than worry about it any further. I started oil pulling about 3 weeks ago to re-mineralize my teeth and to pull toxins from my system. I do feel that I am realizing some positive effects already in just a short time. Here is my possibly stupid concern, but hopefully you will understand that it is a valid one for me; as I was happily swishing away yesterday, and thinking about how this procedure eliminates heavy metals from one's body to the point that some folks may lose a filling from time to time, horror struck me. I had a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2005 requiring platinum coiling and a titanium stent, (you probably see where I'm heading with this one). Would oil pulling cause this 'erector set' that I have in my head to shift in anyway? I have sat here and tried to reason with myself that it would not, and yet there is this nagging little fear that finally told me to just ask and settle it once and for all. I know there is an herb that I should not take due to possibly shifting of this metal mess (though for the life of me, I don't remember what it was). I would very much like to continue with the oil pulling. Aside from the other benefits, I was hoping it would help with the nerve damage in my eye from 3rd cranial nerve palsy as a result of the aneurysm as well. I appreciate your patience with my question and thank you most kindly for all the help you have been to all of us here. Have a pleasant day ;)"
RepliesEC: Ted has only answered a handful of questions in the past month, so hopefully one of our wise readers will be able to answer!
04/16/2010: Beth from Bensalem, Pa replies: "I have a similar concern about a titanium plate on my c-spine. Any feedback about possible side effects of OP with regard to this situation would be greatly appreciated. I am using sunflower oil once a day."
09/04/2010: Gail from Toronto, Nsw Australia replies: "I think the 'herb' you are concerned about is actually homeopathic silica (not a herb) it is great for helping expel foreign objects from your body. I stood on a sea urchin and the spines broke off in my foot - they were very deeply imbedded - but after taking the silica pillules for a few weeks all the spines miraculously came out. I would be very wary about using it if I had any type of clips etc in my body. Can't make any comment about the effect of OP though, which I have tried for the first time a couple of hours ago (1tsp VCO). I was thinking though that some of these really bad side effects might come about if you were to inadvertently swallow a bit of the oil you are swishing about in your mouth - I don't think that would be too good for you after 10 mins of swishing!"
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[QUESTION] 08/18/2009: Aziz from Istanbul, Turkey writes: "I have two porcelain veneer. can anyone tell me if oil pulling is safe. I might be lost two my porcelain veneer. I want to make oil pulling. But I don t want to lost my porcelain veneer. What can I do?"
Replies08/18/2009: Sara from The Beach, Canada replies: "i dont know if this is exactly the same. but i have several crowns in my mouth and i think they are pretty much the same thing. i oil pull with no problems."
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[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] 08/13/2009: Mindy from London, England writes: "I have just started OP and have found that on each occasion (first thing in the morning for 3 mornings now) I couldn't get past the 5 to 6 minute mark of 'swishing' before I would start gagging and have to spit out. What I have noticed is that the oil I'm swishing seems to change - we all know that it needs to thin out and goes white but it's as though the toxins are infusing the oil, taste absolutely vile and thereby make me want to puke. I'm guessing that as I continue with the OP, this will lessen. Has anyone else experienced anything similar.
I should also add that I have horrid allergies which seem to have significantly reduced even from day 1. I also feel alot more engergised in the morning after OP. So I'm definately feeling benefits which is why I'm keen to continue and indeed make this a part of my daily ablutions.
Thank U. Mx"
RepliesEC: Thanks for the feedback. Can you tell us what oil you are using?
11/05/2009: Villageofone from Euless, Tx, USA replies: "I had the same result after using sesame seed oil by Dynasty - it was an amber color - tasted like liquid peanut butter - very heavy. I have switched to Sesame Oil - (without the word seed) - it is a light - see thru yellow color and it has worked better."
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[YEA] 08/09/2009: Carlsbad from San Diego, Ca writes: "Hi. This is my third week of oil pulling, and the oddest thing has happened. I've had ingrown hairs for years. Suddenly when I woke up this morning, those ingrown hairs were no longer hidden beneath my skin. I pulled them with no problem. What in the world does oil pulling have to do with ingrown hairs?
By the way, other results so fair: the whites of my eyes are particularly white. They're usually off-white, even yellow; mucous drains at the back of my throat when I pull (this just began happening a few days ago); my skin is suddenly baby-soft; and facial pockmarks are lightening up.
Oil pulling has become a very peaceful exercise for me. Love it! Thankfuk for the knowledge!"
Replies12/29/2009: Beautyqueen from New Haven, Ct replies: "Exactly what type of oil did you use? I have a problem with ingrown hairs (keratosis pilaris), and I'd like to use what you used for optimal results.
Thanks!"
10/15/2010: Summerhaunt from Licking, Mo, United States replies: "Keratosis pilaris isn't ingrown hairs, but a buildup of proteins or keratin and looks like tiny hard white pimples (but aren't pimples). I've used several different oils, but coconut oil has worked best for me. Only 2 or 3 sessions of oil pulling smoothes out the bumps from the keratosis pilaris. It will take a bit longer for the red spots where the bumps were to heal up and fade away though. And I have noticed that if I don't oil pull the bumps will come back."
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[QUESTION] 08/06/2009: Jericho from Baltimore, Md writes: "I just finished reading the thread for Oil Pulling and there is new info there which I appreciate. The break down of the effects the different oils has is amazing. But I remember reading a while ago about it on this site and there was also salt water used to clean the mouth and the sinus cavity. I didn't see any mention of it on the site this time, is that not necessary to do now or is that still part of OP?"
EC: That sounds like something Ted would write about! Did you check the Q&A section? http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/oil_pulling_questions.html
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[YEA] 07/29/2009: Tibby from New York, NY writes: "Oil Pulling And ACV. Stumbled upon your site searching for skin care products... Anyway spent a few days reading the feedback and decided to try ACV and Oil pulling. Only three days into it but my teeth are whiter from the oil pulling and I have noticed a significant loss of appetite for the ACV. Very interesting, I thought it was all BS lol."
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[QUESTION] 07/02/2009: Crystal from Fairfield, Tx writes: "Had seen it suggested to combining 2 different oils, can you mix sunflower and sesame? i love the testimonials on both and would love the benefits of both. or would it be acceptable to use one in the morning and the other at night?
love this site, have directed all those dear to me here, and we are avidly searching your database!!"
07/03/2009: Linda from Clinton, Iowa replies: "Thats funny because I was wondering the same thing.sometimes I pull with one oil then spit it out if I felt like it didn't do a good job and use another oil. I wanted to know is that okay too."
01/05/2010: Earthling from Dallas, Usa replies: "From what I was reading about OP on other sites, mixing oils is no problem."
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[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] 07/01/2009: Sarah from Hackensack, NJ writes: "Hi, My hubby's been Oil Pulling for the past one week and now his Uveitis seems to be getting worse. He hasn't had this kind of pain in the past 5 years. His eyes look red, inflamed and he is in pain and discomfort. Does Oil Pulling trigger Uveitis flare ups?
We started oil pulling around a week back, I am feeling really good, active and my complexion has also improved but my hubby's facing this problem. Please help."
07/02/2009: Sarah from Hackensack, NJ replies: "Thanks for the quick response, could you please share Ted's email address?"
EC: Ted's email address can be found on our About Us page.
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[QUESTION] 06/30/2009: Dewayne from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma writes: "oil pulling contraindications: curious to know if oil pulling would interfere with a regimen that I'am doing for narrowing of my left descending blood vein in my heart. Now using lecithin, coq10, fish oil, taurine, and a plethora of other natural igredients. since lecithin is basically oil I thought I might be wasting my time. thanks in advance"
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[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] 06/21/2009: Emma from Budapest, Hungary writes: "I've been oil pulling every morning for a couple of weeks and my sinus problems have totally cleared up. However, for the past 4 days, I've had a bloated, painful abdomen. I've eaten nothing out of the ordinary. Could this be an effect of the oil pulling? I swallow a couple of times while I'm doing the pulling, but only from the back of the throat."
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[QUESTION] 06/19/2009: DJCue from Elk City, Oklahoma writes: "I have been oil pulling for about 2 days now, because i want my skin and acne to improve! NOw I have a question: I love to drink water do I still have to wait 1 hour after drinking water before I oil pull, or does it really matter?"
Replies06/20/2009: Knute from Sacramento, CA replies: "There are two "schools" on whether or not one can drink water before oil pulling. Personally, after quite a number of years of oil pulling, I have found that it's okay, and it can even be the preferred way. It's a good thing to be properly hydrated just before oil pulling. Also, note that, if we are somewhat relaxed about oil pulling in general, we are more likely to keep on doing it, and that will improve our overall health greatly in the long run: In my opinion, oil pulling should be - and is for many of us -just as natural as brushing our teeth in the morning."
09/03/2009: Calico from Chicago, Il replies: "I just started reading all this info and it will take a long time to read it all. I'm confused about when you brush your teeth with OP. Do you brush after or not? Or do you just rinse. Great info and a lot to take in at once. Thanks for any help."
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[YEA] 06/07/2009: Dorett from Lima, Ohio writes: "I was searching on the web for more information about castor oil after reading Kaycee's book on The Oil That Heals when i came across oil pulling. i also wondered how oil pulling that would work. Anyway i decided to give it a try, because I was having problems with gum disease and other problems, I started oil pulling about two weeks ago, and i am truly seeing some changes in my mouth, first of all my breath is so fresh, my teeth has gotton three or so shades whiter.
When I was younger I was able to bite a piece of thread because my teeth was in great shape, but i got to the place that they began to shake, and i could'nt grit the top and bottom togather, My dentist wanted to extract some of them, i would bite the inside of my jaws and lips when i eat. But now my teeth is getting closer together so much that i am able to bite a thread and chew well without biting my lip and corner of my jaws. Oil Pulling is the bomb. I am going to continue this for the rest of my life. there are othe benifits I have notice and i am glad to find out about this site."
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[QUESTION] 06/06/2009: Jcangelcat from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada writes: "Someone just emailed me this site and I am wondering, since I have false teeth, do I keep them in or remove them to do the oil pulling. I would like the softer skin and to fix some of the other minor problems that come with age."
Replies06/07/2009: Diane from Uniontown, PA replies: "Just remove them to do the oil pulling. See question #2, here: http://www.oilpulling.org/faq.htm"
06/07/2009: Joyce from Joelton, Tn replies: "For Jcangelcat & others with dentures and oil pulling: Simply remove your dentures for oil pulling."
06/09/2009: Doug from Palmerston North, New Zealand replies: "My question is - if you have dentures should you remove them when you do oil pulling or should you leave them in? It seems to me that leaving them in restricts the process somewhat but removing them could mean that they contain bacteria that does not get removed with the OP. Thanks, Doug"
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[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] 05/28/2009: Steveplc from London, UK writes: "I have been oil pulling once a day for 4 months now. I feel on the one hand it is doing marvels. I am a smoker and drink a bottle of wine most evenings, but i feel oil pulling is really giving my lungs a clearout. The first thing as i spit out, is a really good loose cough 9sorry disgusting i know). I never used to cough and i had a tight chest (part anxiety), i think the cough is good as better out than in. As with most on here the teeth are whiter, skin etc. but as i've been doing so long now i am noticing it reaches other part. I have felt a sensation where i used to get stomach ulcers when i am pulling, not pain, just a sensation that tells me its kinf of "massaging, curing" that bit.
On the down side, my thyroids (well i think they are thyroids, just below jaw)and other throat glands are swollen and i have a permanent sore throat and almost feel i've had a cold for 3 months. I realise OP is mucous related so its natural all this mucous areas are sore or swollen. And i've noticed my thyroids during and after pulling are rock hard. They soften a bit after but remain swollen. No pain though, the only pain is sore throat which developed 4 weeks ago and comes and goes. Also getting very gunky eyes everytime i wake up. I thought i may have hay fever, the pollen this year is enormous, i've never had problem with hay fever but they say many this year are getting it who didnt before.
I am going to stop for a few days now just to see what happens. In some cases i've read, if you get a problem with OP, pull through it, keep going. But i just feel a few days off for observation will be good.
You are welcome to email me direct re your comments. Thanks"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/27/2009: Helena from Nashville, TN writes: "Help! Has anyone had bad tongue reactions to oil pulling or other types of cleansing? I've been using OP for more than a week, and I have these red, raised, sore bumps on the back of my tongue. Is this cleansing?"
EC: What type of oil are you using? Possible that it's rancid?
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/22/2009: Mary from Edgewood, Kentucky writes: "I tried this today - but could not get past the gag reflex - I did not gargle - but merely put in the mouth and swished around the teeth. I gagged - and threw up - any advise?"
Replies06/06/2009: Joy from Sydney, Australia replies: "I had the same problem and found just breathing deeply and keeping the oil away from the back of your tongue in the first few minutes is important. Also the oil used - I tried Extra Virgin Olive Oil and couldn't even smell it. I found a good Organic Coconut Oil and since the smell isn't bad or 'oily' it's better. After a couple of minutes it's easier as it's not so thick and is more watery. I think with me anyway the 'thick' oil made me gag."
06/07/2009: KL from Omaha, NE replies: "I had the same problem when I first OPed. I found that if I just let the oil rest for a min or two and found something to do and didnt think about it I did much better. I would do dishes, read, watch tv. The time goes by much quicker and you forget about it. It gets easier each time.
Dont give up it is definatly worth the benefits you will get from it."
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[QUESTION] 05/20/2009: DGF from Sedona, AZ writes: "Can anyone tell me if op is safe for veneers?I have only done it twice and it seems it might be loosing the bond of my teeth."
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[QUESTION] 05/15/2009: Jim from Atlanta, Georgia writes: "Why is it advised to have an empty stomach prior to oil pulling? What will happen if you do not have an empty stomach before oil pulling?"
Replies05/17/2009: Suzi from Missoula, MT replies: "I will be waiting for replies on this question also. I oil pull on an empty tummy and almost always become nauseous(sp?) and gag when spitting it out. I just continue enduring it, because I believed that was the proper course for the ultimate benefits.
Thanks"
05/19/2009: luckylouie from Ocean Grove, VIC Australia replies: "The reason oil pulling would be more effective done on an empty stomach is because digestion uses a lot of the body's energy. A large proportion of the blood is directed to the centre of the body after eating to help with digestion. Think about how tired you feel after a big meal. The blood is not circulating as freely and therefore oil pulling will not be as effective. However you don't have to do it first thing in the morning. As long as it has been an hour since you drank anything and four hours since you ate anything, you can oil pull anytime of the day. I personally do it before dinner. I normally have lunch around 1pm and don't eat dinner until at least 6.30pm which leaves plenty of time for digesting my food.If you don't have enough time to oil pull in the morning, try this instead."
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05/13/2009: Chelsea from Tulsa, Ok writes: "I have tried oil pulling only 2 times and can't seem to get to place it isn't yellow. Is there any chance it is still helping? I also seem to swallow some...just a little but ick!! Has anyone had this happen and then just seemed to be able to do it right?"
RepliesEC: Try another type of oil!
05/14/2009: J from Frederick, Maryland replies: "Chelsea from Tulsa, Oil Pulling is brand new to me also. I've only been at it for a week now. I started with Sesame Oil and couldn't bear it. Gagged big time. So the next day I found on this thread a suggestion to use the oil that is best for your blood type so I changed to Olive Oil and what a huge difference, still a bit yuck but not as bad. To answer one of your questions, after doing OP for a few day's I found that I did not swallow any if I slowed down the pulling and relaxed and also if I got any air in my mouth I would stop pulling and let the air out of my nose, that helped me a lot. As far as the oil still being yellow when you dospose of it, today I found that since I could tolerate the pulling longer (15 minutes) the oil was not as yellow as days prior when I could only pull for 5 to 10 minutes. So I hope that helps you a little bit. For me so far I've only noticed cleaner teeth, and I am hoping it is helping with my anemia which is why I started.
Good luck!
By the way I love this site I check it every day since I found it last week and have been telling my friends about it.
Thanks so much EC!!
J"
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[QUESTION] 05/12/2009: Anna from Philadelphia, PA writes: "After the oil becomes watery as it mixes with saliva (like after 5 min) I get disgusted with it and spit it out taking the fresh oil instead. Do you think twice 5 min. are the same as 10 min. with the same oil? or maybe even better since (I think) fresh oil "pulls" better than the watery mix? What do you think?"
Replies05/17/2009: Eveline from Canadian living in Spain replies: "Anna from Philly, PA. re: your question about time for oil pulling. According to the author Andreas Moritz who wrote the book "The Liver and Gallbladder Miracle Cleanse" as well as others and whom I trust, you should only swish the oil in your mouth for 3 to 4 minutes, spit it out and repeat 2 more times. What it does, according to him, is activate enzymes which are what draw out the toxins. Spitting it out after 3 or 4 minutes insures that the released toxins are not REABSORBED. If it's a yellowish colour that doesn't matter. It's full of billions of destructive bacteria and toxins.
I have been oil pulling for a couple of weeks now and my teeth are whiter and my tongue is clear and pink, probably the first time since I was a kid. It's remarkable."
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