UN,

I'm glad you are trying oil pulling. Please post again and let us know if you see any KP changes. It may take up to a month to see results.

SP,

You ask for advice on oil pulling -- do you have specific questions? In general, start with a mild tasting oil, like sunflower oil. If it is cold-pressed and/or organic, it is best, but regular oil works also. Grocery store type oil has chemical residues from the pressing procedure. Take 1-3 teaspoons in your mouth (on an empty stomach), slowing swish it around in your mouth for 5-20 minutes. With time, work up to 20 minutes daily. One tablespoon is recommended, but I use 2 teaspoons, and it seems to work just fine. After 20 min., spit it out, brush your teeth, rinse with warm salt water, and you are good to go.

Solution,

Coconut oil doesn't come in liquid form, because it solidifies under 74-76 deg. F. You could keep a small container in a warm place, like near a heat register, or use a liquid oil until the weather is warmer. You may want to try sesame oil (untoasted) if the sunflower isn't doing anything for you. If you are not consistent, I don't think you will see noticeable results. Spitting out and starting again with fresh oil is fine, just as long as the total time is about 20 minutes. I'm not surprised that eating more may increase your KP, because then your body has more toxins (pesticides, chemicals like food coloring, preservatives, artificial flavors) and more undigested residue (if your digestion isn't optimal). The skin is a huge cleasning organ and reflects our health.

Please post again, everyone. I love hearing your comments.

kebod

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My treatment: Oil pulling daily; candida diet (minimum of carbs, no sugars); omega-3 from canned salmon and sardines; sun exposure 10-15 minutes, 3 days a week, without sunblock; program to strengthen immune system; probiotic supplements; lots of water; moderate daily exercise; exfoliation with epsom salts and sugar several times a week. KP reduced 99%. If I go "off diet" -- grains, sugars, etc. -- or stop oil pulling, KP returns.

I've been wondering something. I oil pull 2X a day 20 minutes each. Has anyone done this and switched to 30 minute increments and seen results? I'm thinking of trying it seeing no harm can come out of it.

I have done the oil pulling since earlier this week. I have done the oil pulling every day but one (yesterday) and am already seeing results!!

The red dots are still there on the backs of my arms and on my legs BUT they don't seem nearly as rough. My arms are smooth! It's astounding.

I write articles for naturalnews and think I'm going to do an article on this. It may not work for everyone but it can't hurt everyone to try. I will keep you posted on the progression but so far, I'm am completely excited about the results.

well im trying to be more consistent; at least once a day/20 minutes. Even after 2 days I can tell you that my dandruff has improved, and that the redness reduced. I will continue oil pulling and update.

CB,

I tried doing it for 40 minutes a day for a couple of months. One 20-minute session, immediately followed by a second 20 minute session with fresh oil. Doubling the time made no difference. Possibley, it would have been more effective if I had done the second session later in the day, instead of back-to-back.

This isn't to say that longer won't help you, as we are all different and respond differently to the same treatments.

UN,

That's great that you are seeing improvement with oil pulling. If you do write about it, here are a few links to give you some more info:

Oil Pulling Cures on Earth Clinic, Your Source for Natural Remedies!
and
Oil Pulling: How to Get Shiny Teeth & Healthy Gums from a Stir FryIngredient! - Living by Design Blog - Living by Design
and
American Chronicle | Healing Modalities: Oil Pulling

Please let me know if you do write an article for publication

The Solution,

I hope we hear from you again with further progress. I'm glad to read that your dandruff is better. Please keep in touch.

kebod

kebod

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My treatment: Oil pulling daily; candida diet (minimum of carbs, no sugars); omega-3 from canned salmon and sardines; sun exposure 10-15 minutes, 3 days a week, without sunblock; program to strengthen immune system; probiotic supplements; lots of water; moderate daily exercise; exfoliation with epsom salts and sugar several times a week. KP reduced 99%. If I go "off diet" -- grains, sugars, etc. -- or stop oil pulling, KP returns.

LivvyLou,

To answer your question on another thread --

Oil pulling is swishing one tablespoon of cold-pressed (or expeller pressed) sunflower oil or untoasted sesame oil around in your mouth and between your teeth for 20 minutes each morning.
This is best done on an empty stomach. After 20 minutes, spit out the oil, brush your teeth and rinse your mouth with warm salt water. This procedure removes bacteria from the mouth (which would otherwise be aborbed into the bloodstream) and may add nutrients, such as essential fatty acids (EFAs), which are absorbed by the mouth tissue.

There are other oils which may also be used, such as coconut oil.

To read more about it, refer to the three links in my post above, post # 2106.

kebod

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My treatment: Oil pulling daily; candida diet (minimum of carbs, no sugars); omega-3 from canned salmon and sardines; sun exposure 10-15 minutes, 3 days a week, without sunblock; program to strengthen immune system; probiotic supplements; lots of water; moderate daily exercise; exfoliation with epsom salts and sugar several times a week. KP reduced 99%. If I go "off diet" -- grains, sugars, etc. -- or stop oil pulling, KP returns.

I'm supposed to brush my teeth before and after oil pulling or only after?

Brush your teeth after oil pulling.

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My treatment: Oil pulling daily; candida diet (minimum of carbs, no sugars); omega-3 from canned salmon and sardines; sun exposure 10-15 minutes, 3 days a week, without sunblock; program to strengthen immune system; probiotic supplements; lots of water; moderate daily exercise; exfoliation with epsom salts and sugar several times a week. KP reduced 99%. If I go "off diet" -- grains, sugars, etc. -- or stop oil pulling, KP returns.

bad news,
ive had to stop my oil pulling for two reasons:
The first is i've got exams and no time, and the second I got Bell's Palsy
I've done some reading previously and another person complained about geting too many cold sores during OP. I did get a cold sore, but then again its winter. What makes me suspecious about the possible connection between the virus and OP, is the fact that recent studies indicate 80% of Bell's Palsy cases are due to the herpes virus. Could it be that my OP with sunflower oil is setting off my virus? Im going to see my doctor and hopefully get some antiviral drugs.

Solution,

I'm sorry, but I don't have an answer for you -- I don't know anything about Bell's Palsy. If it seems like it occurred when you started OP, you made a good choice to stop. I don't know if OP sets off a virus. I'll ask around on the forums and if I get an answer, I'll post it here.

kebod

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My treatment: Oil pulling daily; candida diet (minimum of carbs, no sugars); omega-3 from canned salmon and sardines; sun exposure 10-15 minutes, 3 days a week, without sunblock; program to strengthen immune system; probiotic supplements; lots of water; moderate daily exercise; exfoliation with epsom salts and sugar several times a week. KP reduced 99%. If I go "off diet" -- grains, sugars, etc. -- or stop oil pulling, KP returns.

Solution - wow. exams are stressful too, I wouldn't discount their effect either. I get cold sores when under stress - less so these days tho. hope you are better soon!

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- bd: 45 yo F; scrubbing w/sugar and epsom salt mix; Burt's carrot soap or clean&clear deep action cleanser; reg. exercise; OilPulling walnut oil; a women's basic multi-vite plus Vit D, o3s, spirulina; eating GLUTEN-FREE DIET treating Celiac Disease, and not much dairy as I get allergic reaction; Arms 95% clear, face neck chest 90%, legs 90% clear, butt is 99% clear. All dietary treatments above help reduce my sinus congestion and joint pain.

yea, could very well have been the stress. I spoke to my dad who also had Bell`s Palsy when he was younger and was stressed out. In any case, ive made an appointment with my doctor just to be sure about my diagnosis, and maybe find out what she thinks about OP.

Hopefully I can start up again because, now that ive stopped im sure it was helping. You don`t notice a reduction in KP on a day to day basis, but you sure notice when it gets worse.

OK... I've been doing oil pulling all last week. I notice I've got patches of rejuvenated skin on my neck and face which are different in shades. On the whole it doesn't look freakish or anything. If you know what I mean, part of it look like new skin and part of it look the old that has not rejuvenated yet hmmm... I'm not sure if it the oil pulling or the other things I'm doing but it looking interesting.

Actually, I think the rejuvenated area of my new skin is my normal skin tone when comparing it with the rest of my body... so i think this is looking up to all good things to come.

O-M,

I would like to think it is the oil pulling that is helping, but you should stick with it for at least 30 days and then make a report back to us. In the meantime, I'm glad you are seeing rejuvenated skin.

Of course, we would be happy to hear from you before 30 days are up.

kebod

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My treatment: Oil pulling daily; candida diet (minimum of carbs, no sugars); omega-3 from canned salmon and sardines; sun exposure 10-15 minutes, 3 days a week, without sunblock; program to strengthen immune system; probiotic supplements; lots of water; moderate daily exercise; exfoliation with epsom salts and sugar several times a week. KP reduced 99%. If I go "off diet" -- grains, sugars, etc. -- or stop oil pulling, KP returns.

thank you kebod, i don't know what we'd do without you on the forums haha.

my last concern would be coconut oil clogging my drains..has everybody's drains, etc been effected ?