Hey there!
I tried oil pulling with sesame oil and just couldn't stand the taste. I was wondering if it would work just using olive oil? Thanks a lot!

MM,

If you don't like the taste, there is a good chance you are using toasted sesame oil. It has a pretty strong flavor. Untoasted sesame oil has a very mild flavor and is recommended. Olive oil has a strong flavor, also, so you may not like it. Why don't you try sunflower oil, another recommended oil? It is very mild.

Keep in touch and let us know what you find.

kebod

hi might i ask i will start taking sunflower/sesame pressed oil ogranic.. as oil pulling and thinking mixing?? would make it bad?? also why 2 tablespoon when it should be one??


also i heard u should do it possible 3 times a day??? how can it be possilbe on a empty stomic..?

Noobie,

Mixing oils is fine.

One tablespoon is plenty. I only use 2 teaspoons. I have done it twice a day, but I don't think it made any difference, so now I do it once a; day, and that is enough to keep my skin clear and moisturized.

kebod

Kebod you were right... it was toasted sesame oil. Even though it didn't say that on the bottle. It said Pure Sesame Oil. I went and got an organic pressed sesame oil and it was light in color. What is the reason why toasted sesame oil is not recommended? Does anyone know?

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I've been oil pulling for 5 1/2 weeks now. Every time I use about 1 tbsp coconut oil and swish it around for 20 min. I was doing it for 3X a day but went down to 2X a day about a week ago. I dont think it helped at all. In fact, I'm starting to see some bumps appear on my forearms. So far sunlight's the only thing that has helped my KP.

GB,

The reason toasted sesame oil is not recommended is because very high heat is used in the toasting, and a lot of nutrients are destroyed.

CB,

Thank for the update. I'm sorry oil pulling didn't help you. Did you try a different oil? Sometimes that makes a difference. Please post again when you find successful treatment.

kebod

I can't OP coconut oil - still. There's something about it that doesn't work for some of us with our skin. One thing I have noticed from _eating_ it as opposed to OP is that my heels are no longer cracking like they used to. but as far as OP where it goes sublingually right into my system? It gives me stuffy sinuses and does something with my skin - it's like it speeds up moving the KP out too fast for my skin to handle or something...

So for OP I stick with sunflower, sesame, red palm, walnut, and almond. I've used grapeseed a little and olive oil a little bit and pumpkin and rice bran oil. The first two - sunflower and sesame - are what was originally recommended by Ayurvedic practice.

Since you and I have had that similar KP/acne issue, maybe we share something in common having to do with the coconut oil. But as I recall you also take O-3s and sometimes eat low carb, yes? so you may not be missing the fatty acids like I was and OP might not make a huge diff to you. If you do try it again, I'd suggest you go with the sun or sesame - bd

ok got a organic sunflower oil i started 2 days ago and i can say i can see my teeth more white then usal also the red dots seems to vanish only few u can barely notice but in exchange about 2 of them came really red... maybe have nothing to do with it but just saying as form know on i will always try to update for u guys... atleast once ever 2 weeks..

Stay with it, Noobie. I hope you can give oil pulling at least 30 days to see if it makes a difference with the KP. Things sometimes get worse before they get better. Isn't it great to have a natural teeth whitener?

kebod

I just started oil pulling today. Right now I'm just using Extra Virgin Olive oil, because thats all we have in the house, but I asked my DH to get me some coconut oil for Christmas. I just took one teaspoon for about 5 minutes and spit it out and it was already white, then i took another teaspoon for 5 more minutes. Then rinsed my mouth out with warm sea salt water, I am amazed how clean my teeth feel even after eating breakfast. I'm going to take a few pictures and see if I notice any improvement in the next few months I will let you know.

Hi Stephan,

Glad to hear you are trying OP. Let us know if it helps your KP.

kebod

kebod yes i am trying.. technically i can say my kp is like 15% reduced.. might sound crazy but the resource of this seems to be nothing... or must be oil pulling.. my kp is moderate today fourth day.. i still havent learned to make it white.. but from yellow its like middle way i do like 10 minutes i day... still trying to reach 20 its quite hard lol well antil i learn.. well i keep update.. teeth seems white as i said cant notice something new well hope it continues reduces..

Noobie,

Don't worry about the color of the oil. That isn't as important as being able to do it for 20 minutes. You may want to spit out after 10 minutes, and immediately get a fresh spoon of oil (you can use a different kind) and do it for another 10 minutes. Please let us know if you continue to see more improvement.

kebod

So here the update guys
passed 1 week and 1 day and 1/4 of the bottle is down

the benefits i am getting i guess its yeah the teeth r really white.. and seems my kp is reducing but that could be cause of the food i am not eating like sugar and milk..

i am also no more bleeding when i clean my teeth...

well kebod what benefits did u get i am interested to know...