Oil Pulling.

[surfergirl]

I have been practicing Oil Pulling daily since 2007 (7 years now) and can tell you that the practice of Oil Pulling has tightened my gums, whitened my teeth, helps with phlegm & sinus problems, helps with thrush, and gives an overall clean feeling in the mouth. 

I have tried all types of oil for oil pulling and found that unrefined sesame oil gives the best results. To start Oil Pulling, put a Tablespoon of Oil into your mouth and start swishing...See More

 

[surfergirl]

I have heard of this method. My Dad does this. he says it works. I was surprised by My Dad as he usually hasn;t gone the healthy routine much over the years.

You could often hear him in the kitchen going for cookies. Now when I visit home. He has on the kitchen bench an array of different pure oils .& organic honey. Guess once he hit 70yrs he thought he start a fresh. I am blown away as he does look good for his age.

I have tried a little oil pulling. * does work.

Has anyone else done this therapy?

[normadenardo]

I try to do this almost every day. I do it when I am in the shower and the time seems to fly by. I do notice a difference. i have done it on and off over the last couple years but am trying to be regular now.

[Cherie]

Me too.  I probably first learned of this from earthclinic.com.  xoxox

[NSSewer]

Wow Gabe, I didnt know it had another name I read about this years ago from Woman's World. I use organic Coconut Oil a tablespoon slightly warmed and I swish it in my mouth through my teeth back and forth all around for about a minute or so. When you expectorate you should see that it is grayish because it has released the bacteria in your system. Its supposed to ward off colds and flu but don't do it more than once a week because its cleasning/releasing action is so powerful. Your Dad may be onto something because people think I am twelve years younger than my real age...and of course I don't want to dispel any myths  Shari thanks for that site.

[Jewelz]

Doesn't the feeling of oil in your mouth make you feel ill?

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[Cherie]

Not really Jewel.  But when I am getting sick with a cold the oil becomes thick and yucky in my mouth. Then most times that's my cure!   I swish for about 20 min.

[trottigy]

Not really Jewel. But when I am getting sick with a cold the oil becomes thick and yucky in my mouth. Then most times that's my cure! I swish for about 20 min.

What oil do you use? I might actually try this

[maladee]

@Jerry, you can use coconut oil ,sesame oil, I like coconut myself, I have done this off and on for awhile it helps my gums stop bleeding. Google oil-pulling you well find several websites, some have hard to believe results but I think for overall health it is good.

[surfergirl]

Jerry I like the coconut oil myself. It has a pleasant taste. & you also use it as a hair conditioner & good for dry skin, 

[trottigy]

How about olive oil?

[Cherie]

Eww no Jerry.  You won't like the taste of olive oil. Also it will "burn."  I tried it.  Only once!!

Edited January 25, 2014 by Althea

[surfergirl]

How about olive oil?

 

 

It depends on some olive oils. I have noticed the more Say the Virgin Oil it is the taste is stronger, If you go for say the lighter Virgin oils. they are more palatable.

 

I recently have bought infused Olive oils. they are awesome on salads & taste great. No nasty after taste. Like lemon, & lime oils. & Blood Orange Oils.

I went sampling oils when I took a trip down to S.A. In the MacClaren  Valley area's, & then discovered them in my Italian Market. 

Jerry do you have any places around you that allows you to sample the oils?

[trottigy]

No, no place for samples.

[Brenda]

I have read about this in the past...and read that there is something in the Sesame Oil that is particularly beneficial for Oil Pulling.  So I would stick with that...but research different web sites and see what you think.  I'll try to search for that info...if I find it I'll post.

[LeslieDean]

I tried it and plan on continuing! I had ginger oil for Chinese cooking and it was great. I will try toasted sesame seed next. My mouth felt so clean and moist--not oily.

[LuanaGlobal]

Thanks

 

 Tried cold solid Coconut oil. (Also good for Popping Corn and Baking).  Swish...... Like mouth wash

 

Yes, My teeth feel  "Clean".

[Brenda]

OIL PULLING - THE HABIT THAT CAN TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH

 

http://www.foodmatters.tv/articles-1/oil-pulling-the-habit-that-can-transform-your-health

 

The site talks about why Sesame Oil is the best...and what health benefits have been experienced.

Edited January 28, 2014 by Brenda

[Obb]

I do this as well.  My mouth feels very fresh after it's done. 

[Hammerhead]

Will bacon oil work?

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[LeslieDean]

My husband encourages this routine for me. He says it is a guaranteed 20minutes of solitude for him every morning and night.

[LeslieDean]

Maybe we could incorporate a egg and avocado shampoo too!

[palmhat]

I think I will try it.

[LeslieDean]

I rarely miss a day doing this. Occ I will not do it at night if I get in at 2 or 3 am because I would rather sleep. On the nights I miss I have noticed I have the morning mouth but even if I do it for just 1 or 2 minutes it still works. So now I never miss at night.

[boodles]

I have never heard of this before so I'm still scratching my head. But I have a question, can you use the sesame oil that you buy to cook with?

 

Looks like it's related to Hinduism??

Edited March 2, 2014 by boodles