Tags Register Blogs Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
  #2101  
Old 02-20-2009, 06:44 PM
kebod's Avatar
Chief Moderator & Contributing Member

 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mexico
Posts: 2,678
Thanks: 18
Thanked 66 Times in 57 Posts
Rep Power: 6
kebod has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Oil pulling treatment

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
__________________
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.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
  #2102  
Old 02-21-2009, 03:03 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 59
Thanks: 2
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Rep Power: 3
Chicago Bears23 has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Oil pulling treatment

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.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2103  
Old 02-21-2009, 11:55 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Rep Power: 0
Urban Naturals has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Oil pulling treatment

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.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2104  
Old 02-21-2009, 11:55 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 27
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Rep Power: 0
TheSolution has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Oil pulling treatment

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.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2105  
Old 02-21-2009, 05:29 PM
kebod's Avatar
Chief Moderator & Contributing Member

 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mexico
Posts: 2,678
Thanks: 18
Thanked 66 Times in 57 Posts
Rep Power: 6
kebod has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Oil pulling treatment

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
__________________
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.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2106  
Old 02-23-2009, 05:02 PM
kebod's Avatar
Chief Moderator & Contributing Member

 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mexico
Posts: 2,678
Thanks: 18
Thanked 66 Times in 57 Posts
Rep Power: 6
kebod has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Oil pulling treatment

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
__________________
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.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2107  
Old 02-24-2009, 04:56 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Brazil
Posts: 169
Thanks: 4
Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts
Rep Power: 2
Felipe has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Oil pulling treatment

I'm supposed to brush my teeth before and after oil pulling or only after?
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2108  
Old 02-25-2009, 11:21 AM
kebod's Avatar
Chief Moderator & Contributing Member

 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mexico
Posts: 2,678
Thanks: 18
Thanked 66 Times in 57 Posts
Rep Power: 6
kebod has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Oil pulling treatment

Brush your teeth after oil pulling.
__________________
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.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2109  
Old 02-26-2009, 06:52 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 27
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Rep Power: 0
TheSolution has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Oil pulling treatment

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.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2110  
Old 02-26-2009, 08:21 PM
kebod's Avatar
Chief Moderator & Contributing Member

 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mexico
Posts: 2,678
Thanks: 18
Thanked 66 Times in 57 Posts
Rep Power: 6
kebod has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Oil pulling treatment

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
__________________
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.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2111  
Old 02-28-2009, 12:29 AM
bunnyday's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Midwest North America
Posts: 824
Blog Entries: 25
Thanks: 11
Thanked 34 Times in 33 Posts
Rep Power: 3
bunnyday has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Oil pulling treatment

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!
__________________
- 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.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2112  
Old 03-02-2009, 11:26 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 27
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Rep Power: 0
TheSolution has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Oil pulling treatment

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.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2113  
Old 03-02-2009, 12:37 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 54
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Rep Power: 2
orange-mango has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Oil pulling treatment

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.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2114  
Old 03-02-2009, 09:13 PM
kebod's Avatar
Chief Moderator & Contributing Member

 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mexico
Posts: 2,678
Thanks: 18
Thanked 66 Times in 57 Posts
Rep Power: 6
kebod has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Oil pulling treatment

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
__________________
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.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2115  
Old 03-03-2009, 01:05 AM
_SexPistol_'s Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 91
Thanks: 0
Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts
Rep Power: 3
_SexPistol_ has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Oil pulling treatment

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 ?
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply


LinkBacks (?)
LinkBack to this Thread: http://www.keratosispilaris.org/a/4335-oil-pulling-treatment.html
Posted By For Type Date
What's the best way to get rid of keratosis pilaris? - Yahoo! Answers This thread Refback 07-21-2008 05:08 AM
Yahoo! Canada Answers - What's the best way to get rid of keratosis pilaris? This thread Refback 07-18-2008 12:00 AM
Keratosis Pilaris, Seeking personal info and treatment This thread Refback 07-17-2008 11:09 AM
Posted Items on "Keratosis Pilaris Community (KeratosisPilaris.org) Facebook Group" | Facebook This thread Refback 07-11-2008 07:54 AM
Wall | Facebook This thread Refback 07-05-2008 06:25 PM
I Have Keratosis Pilaris - Specktra.Net This thread Pingback 06-04-2008 06:33 PM
Pages tagged with "oil+pulling" on del.icio.us This thread Refback 06-02-2008 08:55 AM
Can I Put Coconut Oil In My Tea? - RightHealth Topic Page This thread Refback 04-27-2008 04:04 PM
Is there a way to cure "red faced" - like blushing at everything? - Yahoo! Answers This thread Refback 04-19-2008 03:58 PM
WhippetLovers.com :: View topic - Tired of being sick! This thread Refback 04-05-2008 07:08 PM
Flowerpod Community > Dark Spots This thread Refback 04-02-2008 11:48 PM
Forumul desprecopii.compost.asp This thread Refback 04-02-2008 11:23 AM
sebaceous-prominence.com / Any of you willing to do some testing This thread Refback 03-29-2008 06:32 PM
Keratosis Pilaris at Oil Pulling & Oil Swishing Support This thread Refback 03-22-2008 11:27 AM
:: MainStreetMom.com :: Online Magazine for Mothers - Keratosis Pilaris? This thread Refback 03-08-2008 05:14 AM
Have You Heard of "Oil Pulling?" Check it Out! - Page 68 - Long Hair Care Forums This thread Refback 02-08-2008 06:05 PM
Oil Pulling?? - Vogue Australia Forums This thread Refback 01-17-2008 10:06 PM
Capitulate Now This thread Refback 01-08-2008 01:41 PM
Coconut Oil This thread Refback 11-24-2007 12:23 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 2 (0 members and 2 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
The Sea Buckthorn Treatment Guide SirDuckles Treatment Options 396 03-05-2010 03:08 PM
Coconut Oil may be the best Oil Chris89 General Discussion 21 08-25-2008 01:12 AM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:49 PM.