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jellybelly79
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oil pulling
I have been swishing with a tablespoon of coconut oil for about a week for 20 mins, has anyone done this too?
So far I think my teeth are whiter and my psoriasis is a little better. Maybe its all in my head
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Jonsgirl04
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Re: oil pulling
I have been wondering about oil pulling for awhile!? What happens if you have fillings? Can you still do it?
Message edited 3/12/2014 8:33:53 AM.
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| Posted 3/12/14 8:27 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: oil pulling
What is oil pulling?
Rinsing with coconut oil?
Why is it called oil pulling?
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| Posted 3/12/14 8:32 AM |
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jellybelly79
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oil pulling
this is what I read...
Oil pulling is an age-old remedy that uses natural substances to clean and detoxify teeth and gums. It has the added effect of whitening teeth naturally and evidence even shows that it is beneficial in improving gums and removing harmful bacteria!
The basic idea is that oil is swished in the mouth for a short time each day and that this action helps improve oral health. Just as with Oil Cleansing for the skin, the principle of “like dissolves like” applies, as oil is able to cut through plaque and remove toxins without disturbing the teeth or gums.
I have a mouth full of fillings I dont think anything happend to them
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| Posted 3/12/14 8:39 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: oil pulling
Posted by jellybelly79
this is what I read...
Oil pulling is an age-old remedy that uses natural substances to clean and detoxify teeth and gums. It has the added effect of whitening teeth naturally and evidence even shows that it is beneficial in improving gums and removing harmful bacteria!
The basic idea is that oil is swished in the mouth for a short time each day and that this action helps improve oral health. Just as with Oil Cleansing for the skin, the principle of “like dissolves like” applies, as oil is able to cut through plaque and remove toxins without disturbing the teeth or gums.
I have a mouth full of fillings I dont think anything happend to them
Interesting. Never heard of it. So you melt down coconut oil and swish it in your mouth? For how long?
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danielle3203
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Re: oil pulling
I just started let's see how this goes. Hoping it will clear my skin up
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| Posted 3/12/14 8:49 AM |
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jellybelly79
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oil pulling
I melt about a tablespoon and swish for 20 minutes, and spit it out in the garbage, I read if you spit it down the drain is solidifies and hurts your pipes
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| Posted 3/12/14 9:00 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: oil pulling
Posted by jellybelly79
I melt about a tablespoon and swish for 20 minutes, and spit it out in the garbage, I read if you spit it down the drain is solidifies and hurts your pipes
Wow. 20 minutes is a long time no?
I feel like I'd swallow it or something!
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| Posted 3/12/14 9:05 AM |
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Jonsgirl04
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Re: oil pulling
Where do you buy your coconut oil from? I read it should be organic and all Natural?
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| Posted 3/12/14 9:20 AM |
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Re: oil pulling
I was doing this a while & even the dental hygienist at my last checkup said she noticed my gums were very pink & healthy.
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| Posted 3/12/14 9:20 AM |
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Cheeks24
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Re: oil pulling
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by jellybelly79
I melt about a tablespoon and swish for 20 minutes, and spit it out in the garbage, I read if you spit it down the drain is solidifies and hurts your pipes
Wow. 20 minutes is a long time no?
I feel like I'd swallow it or something!
Or gag
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kedra5
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Re: oil pulling
Posted by jellybelly79
I have been swishing with a tablespoon of coconut oil for about a week for 20 mins, has anyone done this too?
So far I think my teeth are whiter and my psoriasis is a little better. Maybe its all in my head
Which brand of coconut oil are you using?
I didnt realize that all coconut oil was solid
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Naner325
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Re: oil pulling
My DH has been doing this for about 2 years but he uses safflower oil. He swears by it but I just can't get into it, it makes me gag just to think about swishing around oil in my mouth for 20 minutes.
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NervousNell
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Re: oil pulling
Posted by kedra5
Posted by jellybelly79
I have been swishing with a tablespoon of coconut oil for about a week for 20 mins, has anyone done this too?
So far I think my teeth are whiter and my psoriasis is a little better. Maybe its all in my head
Which brand of coconut oil are you using?
I didnt realize that all coconut oil was solid
In the summer and when it's warm it is liquid.
It's an oil with a ton of saturated fat so it solidifies in cold weather or if you keep it cool. Reminds me of Crisco.
I guess that's why they say not to spit it out in the sink. It would totally harden in your pipes.
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BargainMama
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Re: oil pulling
Be careful if you have fillings, a while back I read this loosens them.
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MrsA1012
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oil pulling
Yup, I do it all the time and love it ! I do it with organic, extra Virgin coconut oil. I use the Trader Joes brand.
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| Posted 3/12/14 10:27 AM |
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jellybelly79
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oil pulling
I use the traders one too, honestly it doesnt make me gag at all
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| Posted 3/12/14 10:35 AM |
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longislemom
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oil pulling
Dr. Oz just did a demo of this one his show and he didnt use coconut oil. I forgot what oil it was but remember it wasnt coconut.
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MrsA714
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Re: oil pulling
Posted by NervousNell
What is oil pulling?
Rinsing with coconut oil?
Why is it called oil pulling?
Because oil swishing didn't sound as nice
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tray831
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Re: oil pulling
I wanted to do this until I read to swoosh for at least 20 minutes.
There would be no way I could last that long without opening my mouth and getting oil everywhere; or swallowing. 
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Leb
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oil pulling
FYI you CANNOT swallow it. Or you'll be swallowing bacteria and can get sick. Do not spit out down drain, it will clog pipes. Spit in garage. You can do for 10-15m if you can't make it to 20m.
Theory is a healthy mouth let's your body heal other remedies so it isn't working overtime on the mouth. You can do any oil, but coconut is a lot nicer than seasme oil or vegetable oil.
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Kazuri
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Re: oil pulling
Always check the science
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NervousNell
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Re: oil pulling
See! I knew 20 minutes sounded insanely long to be swishing something in your mouth!
The one caveat is that extended periods of swishing that are commonly recommended (10-20 minutes) are likely not necessary and further present a risk of lipoid pneumonia from accidentally breathing in small amounts of oil.
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GoldenRod
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Re: oil pulling
Posted by longislemom
Dr. Oz just did a demo of this one his show and he didnt use coconut oil. I forgot what oil it was but remember it wasnt coconut.
... which is why I don't trust Dr. Oz. Some of his stuff is OK, some of it is total garbage, and some of it is whoever paid him to endorse his stuff. Just like any other salesman. 
If you can't fully trust someone shilling stuff on TV (and it didn't take much time to research the facts on this), how can you tell what else is true or not?
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Sparrow
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Re: oil pulling
This sounds way too hokey and gross to me. Sorry. 
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