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Sunflower Oil Health Benefits
Posted by Earthfolk (Regina, Canada) on 07/06/2011
Hi
I was wondering if anyone have done oil pulling and their Blood sugar level has increased.
I started oil pulling about 2 months and have notice my sugar level have increased.
So I decided to check this out so before I did my oil pulling it was 6.3 and after doing OP it went to 6.8 and this happened all the time but I only checked it 3-4 times only.
I feel good about OP and use sunflower oil and do it for 20 mins without brushing my teeth, and then I spit it out and then I swish my mouth with listerine and then brush my teeth and drink about 2 glasses of water. I feel a little dehydrated or the need to drink water after I spit it out.
Please explain - thank you for your time
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Posted by Kiki (New Mexico) on 11/07/2016
Stop with the Listerine. It is extremely aggressive and in my opinion it ruins the good results of OP. The delicate removal of toxins by the oil is been followed by a huge dose of abrasive detergent! No wonder your mouth is dry. Listerine or any other chemical mouth wash, kills all the good bacteria that you need for digestion and good health, the oil does not.
Sunflower Oil Health Benefits
Posted by Diane (Hemet, Ca.) on 06/18/2011
Hi and thanks for your site. Note: I bought sunflower oil and when I click on the link (list of oils) sesame oil comes up not sunflower, thanks
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Posted by Diamond (Cleveland, England) on 05/13/2011
hi
I have just recently found your site and found it very interesting.
i found out 8month ago tha I have gingivitis im taking q-10 at the minute and q-10 toothpaste . Plus corsodyl 3xdaily. But would like to try oil pulling I have got quite a few silver fillings, plus 4 caps at the front of my mouth but these are receeding due to the gum disease. I read tha refined expeller pressed (hainbrand )sunflower oil is good, but I cant find it. is their anything else I can use please help?
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Posted by Guest408 (San Jose, Ca Usa) on 05/13/2011
sunflower, sesame (not toasted), olive, grapeseed, or coconut oil are the most common used for oil pulling. they all should help, it's mostly a matter of availability and personal preference.
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Posted by Anne (Chicago, Il) on 05/14/2011
I tried sesame because it was the most used, but it didn't settle well for me. I use UDO's, which is a mix, and it is much more palatable, I find...
Sunflower Oil Health Benefits
Posted by Susan (Lichfield, Staffordshire, Uk) on 10/05/2012
Hi Diamond, I use Organic Sunflower Oil. Purchased it online from Holland & Barrett if that's any help.
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Posted by Girl (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) on 10/21/2010
I have been oil pulling for a while now using organic, unrefined sunflower oil. Sometimes when OP the oil separates in my mouth. Is this a reaction to a more serious problem? It doesn't separate all the time but has on several occasions and I would like to know what causes this.
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Posted by Su (Durban, Kzn, South Africa) on 09/16/2010
Hi, I started OP yesterday with 1 tbsp of evoo and found it difficult to swish in my mouth for 15 mins, today I tried with 1 tsp of sunflower oil and swished for 12 min and when I was done it was thin, white and foamy- am I doing it correctly? I did however notice that my hair is alot smoother :) I also noticed that I'm urinating more than usual even during the night :(
1 of the reasons I am OP is I want to get rid off the dark circles- even though this is hereditary (I am Indian). Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks
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Posted by Carri Anne (Boulder, Co) on 09/05/2010
Thanks for writing this. I'm on my 2nd day of oil pulling & notice a difference in a front graying tooth as well with the SAME circumstance! I can't believe I saw your post. Sesame oil is what I'm using & considered doing it twice per day, then realized the stomach should be empty? I've noticed differences in my teeth now feeling more holes as I swish longer, then feel better after so there must be more going on with my teeth. I'm going to keep going with this & apply chamomile drop on a cotton ball directly to the spot to also assist. Will post with progress!
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Posted by Debbie (Okanogan, Wa) on 04/03/2010
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
Hi, well I had been oil pulling with sunflower oil, for about a month and a half, I happen to have amalgam fillings, five in all and I noticed I was getting a metal and kind of a weird feeling in my mouth, I had read in another search area that I shouldn't oil pull with these fillings, because they will leach the mercury out of them, which I think it did, it really scared me, so I stopped, I really enjoyed op my mouth looked and felt really good, and I felt really good, but this mercury scares me, If I get these fillings pulled out I'd love to continue again, anyone out there have this problem? let me know
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Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 04/05/2010
Hi Debbie, I have modern fillings but one fell out when I started oil pulling. Coincidence? No idea. Went to the dentist, had it fixed, went on oil pulling and now again something is not quite right with that tooth so I am going back on Saturday. The others are all ok.... I wouldn't have thought about oil pulling if I hadn't read here that some people have problems.... I told the dentist about doing oil pulling, he knew what it was but didn't warn me about any problems and thought that my gums looked very healthy.
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Posted by Derbychick77 (Mayfield, Ky, Usa) on 03/15/2010
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
I started my OP about 1 1/2 months ago. I started with Sesame Oil but found that Sunflower Oil worked just as well. I was able to eliminate the terribly sinus infection I had developed back in December which is why I started OP. I have also noticed that my teeth are much whiter and my gums are healthier. I also started implementing ACV in hopes that would lower my blood pressure (which it did)and help me lose weight. However, I am now experiencing extreme tiredness that will not go away. I have thought about implementing Rhodiola into my regimen but I really don't know. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated:)
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Posted by Philipa (Houston, Tx) on 09/25/2011
Hi Derbychick - I've read somewhere that ACV can deplete iodine in your system. You should look into that.
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Posted by Caramella (Totnes, Devon, Uk) on 03/10/2010
Hi! I've tried oil pulling twice now with EVOO and have noticed a few positive results already (better skin, whiter teeth, lips not so dry and a generally slightly "lubricated" feeling - but didn't much like the taste of olive oil. I went and found some organic cold-pressed sunflower oil (Took a while as no supermarkets sell it cold pressed and they don't state whether it's refined or not - eventually found it in a small health food shop) but to my annoyance I got it back and found it was unrefined - aarg! I thought the preferred oil was cold pressed and refined? Would it be better to get normal sunflower cooking oil from the supermarket? confused! help! xx
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Posted by Lee (New York, New York) on 03/10/2010
I think you do want unrefined oil. I've tried all of the oils and you could add some clove, peppermint, or oregano oil to the EVOO to help the taste. Good luck!
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Posted by Manjeet Singh (Singapore) on 03/07/2010
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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
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Posted by Mo (Singapore) on 09/10/2010
Hi Manjeet, you can find virgin coconut oil from Country Farm Organics in Singapore and Malaysia. It is sold at NTUC Finest in Thomson Plaza or Country Farm Organics warehouse in Aljunied Road Tel 64746887. They have several stores in malaysia as well.
Sunflower Oil Health Benefits
Posted by Aginto (Toronto , On) on 02/19/2011
Hi Manjeet,
Try soaking your feet in a small basin of hot water with borax (Sodium Borate), Baking Soda, and Epsom salts added... One cup of each.
Sunflower Oil Health Benefits
Posted by Beth (Dublin, Ireland) on 03/03/2010
I have just started to use sunflower oil, (only twice, so far, for less than 5 minutes) I have had 1 side effect so far (diarrhea)...I'm also taking antibiotic, at the moment for a gum infection.
Should I carry on with the OP while taking the antibiotic and should I keep using the sunflower oil, or change to a different oil?
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Posted by Linda (York County, Maine, Usa) on 03/04/2010
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!
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Posted by Beth (Dublin, Ireland) on 03/06/2010
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.
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Posted by Knute (Sacramento, Ca) on 02/18/2010
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!
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Posted by Kana (Hong Kong) on 02/05/2010
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?
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Posted by Lia (London, England) on 02/04/2010
★★★★★
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.
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Posted by Shabina (Uk) on 01/31/2010
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?
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Posted by Manjeet (Singapore, Serangoon North ) on 01/13/2010
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
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.
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Posted by José (Lugo, Spain) on 08/27/2009
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!
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Posted by Potpourri (Farmington, Maine) on 08/30/2009
I use safflower oil and it takes away the pain but now my fillings are crumbling and breaking off. Wonder if it is related?
