Home Remedy Side Effects
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MULTIPLE REMEDIES
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 01/13/2009: Renate from Parrish, FL, USA writes: "I have been OP for about a month in am for 20 minutes. My gums and pockets are better! Many 3s are now 2s and gums are not bleeding during the cleaning. I also have been doing ACV for Acid Reflux and Molasses for anti-aging (I am 56) and general well being. The ACV gave me burning tongue and very burning throat. I did the BS remedy and now do the EC receipe of 2 TBL ACV, 1 TBL Molasses in hot water w/1/8 tsp of BS. I add the turmeric and cayenne pepper as well.
My liver enzymes are elevated for the 1st time ever and the doctor seemed concerned and I have to retest in 3 weeks. I read in one of Ted's comments that some of the oil in OP settles in the liver. Has any one experienced elevated liver levels or heard of this? Not sure if Ted's comment is a bad thing or not. Thank you EC for this site and to all that contribute."
EC: OP = Oil Pulling
ACV = Apple Cider Vinegar
BS = Baking Soda
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 02/12/2008: Loretta M from Delta, Colorado writes: "I have been using Bragg's acv with 1/4 tsp for the past 4 months daily along with 1/4 tsp of sea salt in a liter of water daily, the borax treatment 1/8 tsp 4-5 days out of the week, 1 tblsp of bsm daily, was doing vco daily and I have gained over 7 pounds. I really felt energized when I first started the remedies now I feel blah again. I noticed my sugar cravings are almost gone. I went through lots of stress the Nov. Dec. months but still did the remedies.
I tried the cayenne pepper tea. I recently started using lecithin due to high liver enzymes, and my blood sugar has been high in the past. what am i doing wrong? I am post menopausal and taking 1mg of estrodial with osteopenia (almost osteoporosis) my blood work showed hdl cholesterol low-37 LDL-187, low vit D, low B12. Any one else experiencing weight gain and just feeling blah? Am I doing too many remedies at the same time? the wrong remedies?"
EC: BSM = Blackstrap Molasses
VCO = Virgin Coconut Oil
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OIL PULLING
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 12/03/2011: Jenny from Atlanta, Georgia, Usa writes: "Hi. I have been oil pulling for a week with sunflower oil. I am type A blood. Is fever a usual side effect? I've had a low grade (99-100) fever off and on for a few days. I've noticed in general after oil pulling in the AM I get dizzy and really hungry and then a burst of energy in the afternoon and then unbelievable sleepiness sets in. Anxiety levels are heightened as well. Anyone else? Let's commiserate."
Replies12/03/2011: Policychecker from Belfast, Northern Ireland replies: "Perhaps it would be wise to choose an oil that is compatible with your blood type. Have a look at Dr Peter D'Adamo's Work Sunflower oil I believe is an avoid for Blood type A.I have heard that sesame seed oil is popular, but can't say for sure as I don't use it."
12/03/2011: Peter from Chicago, Il replies: "Side effects are from toxins living in your body. Keep doing what you're doing- it will pass. Sunflower is the best for oil pulling and blood type doesn't matter at this point because you don't eat this."
12/06/2011: Policychecker from Belfast, Northern Ireland replies: "I appreciate you don't swallow the oil, however you absorb the oil in our mouth, just like you do in your stomach or on your skin, so I would use something other than Sunflower oil. It's not recommended for many if any blood type.Also the reaction mention earlier is a typical intolerance reaction to something, the obvious thing would be the sunflower oil or something in it. - try another oil and see if you get the same reaction, fairly sure you won't. Kind regards"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 11/30/2011: Newbyop from Silver Spring, Md writes: "I stumble upon this website, and found interested Oil pulling so decided to try it, I have been OP for the past 4 days, however I have developed a really bad headache its mostly preassure on my forehead, I was wondering if this is part of the detox process, has anyone else experience these symptoms, I'm not sure if I should keep doing it. I am also doing the 3tbls of ACV in my water daily and 1tblsp fo Blackstrap Molasses daily, Since all this I'm not feeling that great not sure if this is for me or if this is part of the process. Thanks!"
Replies12/01/2011: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe replies: "Newbyop, start with less of everything. OP say once in a few days, take only 1 spoon of ACV a day or less, and less BSM."
12/03/2011: Peter from Chicago, Il replies: "Mmsg, dont make this guy confused. Do your oil pulling every day, even 3 times a day if you can, it will pass faster, this is side effect everybody has one, keep doing what you're doing."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 11/29/2011: Martika from Cumberland, Ri writes: "This is for Ted in Bangok, can you reply as to why when I did the OP I had such severe upper mid back and chest pain I was in tears and the canker sores are worse I had to stop using this. Now the bad taste in my mouth is awful over 1 week I have stopped but the odor and bad taste are terrible along with watering of the mouth and nausea.
I would like you to tell me how to use sodium perborate/ magnesium chloride or the pennywoth and where I can buy them. Please reply."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 10/03/2011: Senthil from Bangalore, Karnataka writes: "Hi,
I asked my mother to follow oil pulling since she felt burning in stomach and head-ache. She used Sesame oil for oil pulling. She is feeling stomach pain. What's the reason? I am bit worried.
Reagrds, Senthil"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 09/24/2011: Kalani from Anchorage, Ak writes: "I just used sesame oil for 5 min. My mouth got too full to swish anymore so I spit it out. As I ran my tongue around my mouth I noticed a blister of some kind had formed inside my cheek. I don't have any known allergies so is this toxins reacting to the oil?"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 09/17/2011: Bella from Uk writes: "I've been oil-pulling with sunflower oil for three weeks and then changed to olive oil. Both oils have made my mouth really dry. I don't understand how oil pulling has dried my mouth out so much! The insides of my cheeks stick to my teeth. I've never had this problem before. I am drinking loads of water, about 2 litres a day in constant sips, but it doesn't help. It is less noticeable with the olive oil, and I had a two-day break when I switched oils, but it's still far from 'normal'. Why is this happening? Should I continue, or not? I'm getting a rough texture inside my cheeks at the front, too"
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[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] 07/19/2011: Ar from Houston, Tx writes: "Hi-
I started oil pulling with sesame oil about a week ago for red/receding gums. The OP has made a huge difference in the health of my gums and I actually saw some gum recession fill in. However, all my molars have fillings (not mercury), and I had a root canal in my upper left molar that was not crowned.
I have noticed that the molars have become yellowish with some dark spots appear through them - as if the enamel is wearing off? On the root canal tooth, the surface is rough and it has white spots showing through.
Has anyone experienced this? Based on this, I have stopped pulling but would like to find a way to continue b/c of the benefits to my gums.
Thanks."
Replies07/19/2011: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia replies: "Ar, if you research Weston Price website they tell you how to remineralise your teeth enamel."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 04/01/2011: Jim from Ocean View, De writes: "Am into my third day of OP using EVCO. Experiencing mild aching in my feet and legs. Anyone else had this reaction?"
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01/28/2011: Shell from Payson, Ut, United States writes: "Ted,
I have been oil pulling for three weeks and this morning I had a dull pain in my lower right abdomen when I bent over. It is also tender to touch. I don't think it's appendicitis, although I could be wrong. My question to you is should I keep oil pulling and see if it heals on it's own? Thank you."
01/28/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "I think that side some of the effects I read about on this site are often a coincidence. People start taking something new or doing something they never did before, then anything that happens is a result of that but this is often not the case. The best thing, I suppose, is to always stop whatever you are taking or doing, wait for a few days and then start again and see if it happens again. You can have pains for a lot of reasons and I don't suppose it has anything to do with oil pulling.
Oil pulling seems to worry a lot of people but in the end, if you ask me, it is only a bit of oil in your mouth, how much harm can that do? I have been doing it for quite a while now and to be honest I never noticed anything negative but then I don't connect it to any of the little pains or discomforts I sometimes have!"
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[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] 01/25/2011: Maria from Yonkers, New York writes: "I did pull olive olive oil for a month and now I can sleep well, my nasal passage are clean and no need to wake up at midnight because I can't breath. Is gone. Wait 2 weeks to start again.
Now I tried First day Surprise!! Blood is coming out from the back of my throat and feeling sore and swollen throat . Stopped and wait 1 week. Again, blood but more, sore feeling. Have a appointment to see the Doctor tomorrow, hope is not cancer. Will post again after the doctor."
Replies01/26/2011: Maria from Yonkers, New York replies: "Ok. See the doctor and I am fine. Was afraid but No cancer, no infection, no irrritation (.. ) {} xoxoThanks Ec"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 10/25/2009: John from Chicago, Illinois writes: "I tried oil pulling twice for a sinus infection - it did absolutely nothing aside from giving me a horrible case of acid reflux for days - please beware of this therapy - it can have dire side effects!! I wish I had never tried this horrid thing!"
Replies10/25/2009: John from Chicago, Illinois replies: "I just posted before & I wanted to add that since oil pulling I only did this awful thing twice) I also have persistent phlegm in the back of my throat that is irritatating 24/7. Does anyone know why this happened to me or how I can get rid this? I am scared now that I am worse than before!!"
10/26/2009: Lita from Sanford, Fl replies: "That's one of the oil pulling BENEFITS, it gets rid of the phlegm. Getting rid of it clears your lungs and sinus. Can't you breath better already?????? Good Luck!"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 12/22/2008: Genia from Madison, WI writes: "I've been oil pulling with Coconut Oil for about 10 days now & was recommended this by an instructor in a holistic health class I'm taking. I didn't do a lot of research before I began, which could be a mistake. I was told it was a general detox, which I've done before so I'm familiar with feeling slightly under the weather, tired, etc.
However, about a week into the oil pulling I woke to find my top left gum tissue around the molar really swollen and painful. It was so painful it woke me out of sleep. Also, my lymph node on the the same side is very swollen and painful to light touch. My cheek on the same side is tender to the touch...I assume sinus. My gum in the area I described is still swollen and painful and so is the lymph node...it's been four days!! and am generally feeling under the weather.
I was told that my body is just getting worse before it gets better, but I'm tempted to stop due to the discomfort level. I do have amalgam fillings in the area that is swollen...could this be the problem? Should I stop the oil pulling? Or is there a modified way to continue?
On one good note, my skin has never looked better! It's the dead of winter in Wisconsin which usually causes severe dry skin for me, but my skin is softer than it's ever been and I barely have to put on moisturizers!
Looking forward to hearding your feedback,
Genia"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 10/21/2008: Rilma from Baytown, Tx writes: "I need suggestions for bad OP detox
I have been trying OP with cold pressed coconut oil for three days and the results have been fantastic--decreased hunger and amazingly increased energy. My mother has several things wrong with her-diabetes, and arthritis being the primary ones. She has tried the OP for two days and her arthritis has flamed up so bad that she can hardly get out of bed. Is there anything that she can do to speed up this detox? Anything that will help ease her some.
Also, I wanted her to try the ACV first but she is allergic to apples--is there anything else that has the same effects, or has anyone else been allergic to apples and gotten around it to use the ACV. This web site is wonderful and I hope I posted this in the right place.""
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/22/2008: Paige from Cleveland, OH writes: "I started doing the oil pulling last week, missed a couple days over the weekend, then started back this week. Both when I first started and now since I've re-started my lymph nodes are swollen and extremely sore. Is this normal? It seems to me that it's traveling down my body, the first week was the nodes in my neck area, this week it's my arms and underarms. I was just wondering if it's normal...I thought perhaps it's because my body is ridding itself of toxins through the oil pulling. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. Thanks."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 02/29/2008: Shirin from Singapore writes: "Hello, I've been doing oil pulling using cold pressed organic sunflower oil for 7 days now. Day 1 and 2 I didnt feel anything. From day 3, I started getting really bad headaches & pain all over my neck, jaw and top of my head. At first I thot good its a reaction, but now after 7 days, i'm feeling terrible. Please advice if I should stop or change oils or what can I do to reduce these symptoms."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 12/27/2007: Jenmal from Minneapolis, Minnesota writes: "I found this site because I was searching for a rememdy for the whiteness on my tounge. I struggled with the idea of OP for about a week and decided to do it. The first time I did it I did it for 20 minutes, but immediatly noticed my tounge was nice and pink again. The second day and beyond(now on my 5th day), i got a cold sore which I get very infrequently,and I also would get weird headaches too, so I hope it is s good sign. It is one of the worst cold sores I have ever had BTW, and I also felt real sick for a little while and sluggish.It almost feels like things are trying to leave my body. I am going to keep it up and see what develops, and will post my results later."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 12/22/2007: Shiv from Hyderabad, India writes: "I started doing oil pulling, its 2weeks and my BP increased and also I had severe Gas problem in my stomach. My doctor increased my BP dose... Is it due to oil puling?? Should I continue doing it or stop it?"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 12/02/2007: Jivana from Scottsdale, AZ writes: "I have been oil pulling for 3 days now, with sesame oil, and feel very nauseated, and headachey. Wondering if this is related...typical...just detox?"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 10/14/2007: Maria from Courtenay , BC writes: "Hi I've started OP 6 days ago and am pulling twice a day with sesame seed oil. I just lost a filling in my tooth 5 days into the oilpulling. I was not familiar with your site and just discovered it today. And there is the evidence with amalgam fillings. I had no idea. I do have some more fillings, but would hate to stop OP as I have noticed a difference in my energy level, my mood seems to be more consistent and steady and my feeling achy in my body, is starting to diminish. My mouth feels cleaner, my tongue looks pinker, my teeth look whiter and stronger. My gums are not as sensitive. I think I just convinced myself, that I will keep on with the OP as I really like the way it makes me feel. I think the visit to the dentist will be unavoidable, but perhaps a blessing to replace amalgam fillings anyways. Thank you for such a wonderful and informative site.Keep up the good deed. Maria"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 10/01/2007: Ileana from Toronto, Canada writes: "I have a question. I have been using oil pulling for 4 days by now. I haven't seen any significant change (I suffered from acid reflux at night, the naturist says that I have to cleanse my liver) However, during the pulling a lot of mucus come out and after spitting out I feel like throwing out and my nose starts running . What does it mean? Also, Can I do this forever and ever or I should stop when I feel better?"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 09/27/2007: Subashini from Kuwait, Kuwait writes: "hi, i tried oil pulling with sesame oil.i have done it for nearly 10 months not even 1 day left out.still my irregular period problem has not solved...only good thing is tartar in teeth's have disappeared... generally i do not get bad breath..after started doing oil pulling i am getting it now.once i leave oil pulling again the plaque formation started in my teeth....if i stop oilpulling bad breath stopped... i am highly optimistic charactor....how much i can convenince myself to continue it,,,,it is not working well.... Also by searching the cold pressed sunflower oil...i am tired too much...normal sunflower oil within one day bad breath starting....i don't know why...whom to get guidence from which website we do interaction with experts... www.oilpulling.com is only giving fewer information.... please advise me if i am wrong...i strictly follow the instruction how to do oil pulling even though it happends to me like this..."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 09/14/2007: Francine from Playa Del Rey, CA writes: "I started oil pulling almost 4 weeks ago, I started seeing results of hair softening, teeth and gum health improving, but I after 2 days of the pulling my lungs started filling with mucus and turned into full blown bronchitis, this has gone on for 3 1/2 weeks now and finally I stopped the pulling, the mucus seems less. I started with coconut oil, switched to sesame and then to sunflower (which seemed to be the worst) as far as mucus escalation. The mucus never turned green but it continued to get worse and I was so lethargic I had to stop the pulling. Any advise? I liked the other benefits and my husband is having success."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 09/10/1007: Robin from Charlotte, NC writes: "I recently started oil pulling and have noticed an abnormal amount of sweating. Could this be a result of the oil pulling and is there anything I can do to reduce this?"
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