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Vee (Texas, Usa) on 08/13/2013
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I am on day 2 of oil pulling with Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) and its doing something-just not sure what. I do have questions though. This morning right after swishing I had a bowel movement. Then a small one again when I came home for lunch. About an hour and a half later I was at work & had to rush to the bathroom where I had a loose (and somewhat explosive) bowel movement that kind of scared me-sorry for the gross details. I suffer from constipation often & don't go this often & haven't eaten anything different so I guess I can contribute this to the oil. The most noticiable difference is my energy-I have none! Today I have been deathly tired-more tired than I've been in some time. I also experienced what seem to be faster heartbeats today. Is this normal? And I'm not using organic EVOO-is this ok? I have sesame seed oil in my cupboard but it's not organic & just says pure-can I use this? And what I'm most confused about is brushing afterwards. Is using your regular toothpaste ok? Hopefully I can get some help with these questions. I'll continue to post updates on my progress. Thanks in advance for the help!

Replied By Tinydancer (Ohio, Usa) on 08/13/2013

The same tiredness and heart racing happened to me too with the oil pulling. After a couple of days of pulling and I realized what was doing it, I stopped oil pulling completely....... Haven't done it in months. I miss it but the increased heart rate scared me. I used olive, sesame, and coconut oil. All organic and it happened with all of them. Oil pulling should not be taken lightly for some people. MHO

Replied By Steve (Las Vegas) on 08/13/2013

It sounds like you both are experiencing some detox symptoms. This does happen with oil-pulling sometimes. Some of the side effects can be racing heart, nausea, headache, flu-like symptoms, rash etc. Take some time off allowing your body to clear the toxins, drink lots of water and start again when you feel good. It's worth doing since you are clearing so much junk from your system.

Replied By Elle (America) on 04/01/2021
As stated by Steve in Vegas, "sounds like you both are experiencing some detox symptoms"... In this case it's best to dial back and approach this gently. I would trial (*EVOO) pulling for 4 minutes and see how your body tolerates that for one week. When well tolerated proceed incrementally, adding 4 minutes each week g.e.n.t.l.y. Slowly increasing to 15-20 minutes. Additionally, I would also recommend adding 1-2 Activated Charcoal capsules with a full glass of clean water while you're body is detoxing. Charcoal is an excellent aid in assisting our bodies eliminate toxins and reduce the detoxing symptoms. It can cause constipation so be sure to drink extra water. The combo of reducing the pulling time while including the activated charcoal maybe necessary & supporting approach.

*EVOO - Many olive oils have been found to be badly adulterated now, mixed with other cheap, garbage, even rotten olives and non-olive oils. Problems plaguing the olive oil market has become a huge issue. I highly recommend knowing that your oil is pure. One that has been tested clean is found at Costco. Kirkland Signature organic extra-virgin olive oil is a very secure & reliable as pure.

Replied By Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 08/14/2013

Val and TinyDancer: When starting oil-pulling you are using muscles that haven't been used in this way maybe ever. Altho we use our mouth muscles for eating and talking, oil-pulling is a whole new area. The tiredness and heart racing might possibly be the overuse of powerful muscles that haven't been conditioned to such movements. Jaw muscles are very powerful: witness people who can balance a heavy bench on their lower teeth!

For this reason I did not start the full 20 minutes as recommended. I barely made it to 3 minutes at first. Working up slowly, the muscles get stronger and can do more.

Replied By Vee (Texas) on 08/18/2013

I finally decided to stop after day 4. I pulled in the mornings and only did it for 10 minutes or so. The heart racing continued and got worse; I even had an episode where I felt short of breath. The fatigue also got worse-I would come home for work & sleep for hours. I started on a Monday, stopped on a Thursday, and was so tired I basically slept the weekend away. My bottom lip also cracked & bleed-I'm guessing from the oil seeping out while I swished. The symptoms remind me of when I was severly anemic a few years ago & had to have a blood transfusion. In a few weeks I'll try again-probably with a different oil and do it every other day.

Replied By Dr. M (Planet Earth) on 09/14/2013

@ Vee and Tinydancer: You should be checked by your Doctor for the racing heart and fatigue. Could be an underlying heart condition. Do not just assume that it is from the OPing.

Replied By KT (Usa) on 09/15/2013

I saw news reports about cheaper oils being used to dilute OO and even EVOO. These cheaper oils go rancid and destroy vitamin K which is needed for blood to clot. I used a lot of EVOO and had become anemic due to internal hemorrhaging because I was not aware until I saw the news briefs. We are on our own to research and protect ourselves.

Replied By Tinydancer (Ohio, Usa) on 09/15/2013

Thank you Dr. M from Planet Earth. I have a scheduled appointment with my doctor soon and I will bring it up to her. I know that I am going to get the big eye roll for trying anything alternative for my health. Nothing alternative computes with her. Namaste

Replied By KT (Usa) on 09/16/2013

Tinydancer--thought I would mention when I took magnesium citrate my heart "fluttered" so bad I was referred to a specialist, had a stress test and was diagnosed with PVC (premature ventricular contractions). To make a long story short, I found out it was caused by the magnesium citrate I had replaced my magnesium with. The citrate is processed from corn and all of our corn has been genetically modified in one way or another. Since I went back on mag tabs or powder I no longer have any palpitations. Pay attention to any citrate or citric acid in any of your meds or supplements.

Replied By Tabitha (Arkansas) on 10/14/2016

It is likely Myctotoxin Release Dye off from Canadia Abysisns, A Fungai commonly found in the mouth. Oil Pulling can kill some of these fungai and make you feel worse for a few days then after you usually feel better. Killing some bacteria and other microbes also releases "Alot" of toxins but resides after some use.

If you continue to feel bad long term it could be an allergic response and you should either stop or try different oils until you do not get one with the side effects.

Side effects of the toxic release from bacterial or fungal die off usually last 3-5 days when you first start, And only when you first start doing the oil pulling. This is because your killing off alot of toxic microbes. With most natural health as it works on the cause not the symptoms you feel worse before you feel better.

If it happens long term there is definately a problem. Should it be an allergy try choosing an oil from "Foods" you have no allergic response to. Many Oils can be used!

I've heard of people using Cocoanut oil, grapeseed oil, linseed oil-Flax oil, walnut oil, just about any "organic oil works" so I'd try a few more different kinds before stopping, and go for those derived from foods you have no allergic or otherwise response too. About 3 days and the infection dyeoff symptoms should start to reside if no improvement than likely its not the dieoff its an allergy or other response.

I hope that helps-[Not medical Advice; If you choose to use anything mentioned here do so solely at your own Risk]I am not a medical doctor, you should see your doctor before using any natural or man made medicine that affects your health.

Good luck, and Happy Oil Pulling!

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