oil pulling??? - Page 10

ixtapacheryl · 02-20-2008, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by annieb79

MY CO IS SOLID, SO DO I MELT IT FIRST?????? AND WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST A TSP OR TBLS??

THANX

No you don't melt it first. Start out using a Tsp. because I found that when I used a Tb. it was too much when you add in the accumulated saliva. I just put my spoon in the CO and scoop it out - so it's probably larger than a tsp.

In the summer your CO will turn liquid depending on how warm it gets where you live.

RockyMtnAngelEyes · 02-20-2008, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ixtapacheryl

You should be able to get the Barleans locally so you don't have to pay S&H.....

I can.. I checked their locations..

You PROMISE me there is no coconut taste?

I HATE the taste of it...

ixtapacheryl · 02-20-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa68

I just wanted to say that I started doing this when i read that the rough skin on your feet would disappear as a result of oil pulling. I have never been able to get rid of my rough patches on my feet - but after three days of pulling with CO - my feet really do feel softer! I don't understand why that is...but it seems to be working!

PS: I've been lurking on this site for a long time, I love reading everyone's experiences and observations! thank you!

I'm glad you are noticing a difference. How about your teeth/gums? The health food owner told me that you do absorb some of the oil through the lining of your mouth. I really should start taking a tablespoon or two per day. I do know it helps with constipation.

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Originally Posted by RockyMtnAngelEyes

I can.. I checked their locations..

You PROMISE me there is no coconut taste?

I HATE the taste of it...

I PROMISE! I'd never lie to you!

I'm not that fond of coconut either except German Sweet Chocolate cake ....

MountainGirl · 02-20-2008, 01:40 PM

Hey gals,

I am back in the OP challenge after reading your results. I am going to use organic, virgin coconut oil since I have it and love the taste.

My friend adds a tiny bit of xylitol to her CO for oil pulling. She does this to enhance the taste AND xylitol is recommended for dental problems.

I think I'm gonna try that as well. She mixes up the CO and xylitol in a container and uses it daily from the container.

Rays Girl · 02-20-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MountainGirl

Hey gals,

I am back in the OP challenge after reading your results. I am going to use organic, virgin coconut oil since I have it and love the taste.

My friend adds a tiny bit of xylitol to her CO for oil pulling. She does this to enhance the taste AND xylitol is recommended for dental problems.

I think I'm gonna try that as well. She mixes up the CO and xylitol in a container and uses it daily from the container.

Hi MG... great to see you here... I just started OP a few days ago, working my way up to 20 minutes... your friend's idea of using xylitol with the CO sounds like a good one... I don't mind the taste of CO, but I'm all for anything that's good for my teeth & gums...

Rays Girl · 02-20-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by annieb79

MY CO IS SOLID, SO DO I MELT IT FIRST?????? AND WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST A TSP OR TBLS??

THANX

Annie, my CO is solid too... I just put a tsp. in my mouth & chew it a little & it melts pretty fast... no need to melt it first, unless you don't like the feel of the solid...

RockyMtnAngelEyes · 02-20-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ixtapacheryl

I PROMISE! I'd never lie to you!

I'm not that fond of coconut either except German Sweet Chocolate cake ....

Awww, I know you wouldn't lie to me...

I just need LOTS of reassurance...

ixtapacheryl · 02-21-2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MountainGirl

Hey gals,

I am back in the OP challenge after reading your results. I am going to use organic, virgin coconut oil since I have it and love the taste.

My friend adds a tiny bit of xylitol to her CO for oil pulling. She does this to enhance the taste AND xylitol is recommended for dental problems.

I think I'm gonna try that as well. She mixes up the CO and xylitol in a container and uses it daily from the container.

I'm glad you are back to the oil pulling! It's been two months since having my teeth cleaned and they feel the same way as when I walked out of the dentist office. I have two teeth that are linked together (crowns) so have to use a threader to floss between them daily. Well in the past I would have a problem trying to thread between and now it just slips right through and if I do happen to stab my gum by mistake - no bleeding or soreness. Those threaders are sharp.....

I'm such a nut on getting my teeth cleaned every three months - but at this rate I think I will be able to extend it to 5 or 6 months. The dentist didn't tell me I had to come that often but I'm a fanatic....

40winks · 02-21-2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Dedee62

Our health food store carries all oils. I opted for refined sunflower oil. We'll see how it goes.

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Originally Posted by Dedee62

I'm OPing for the required 20 min. with sunflower oil (previously did 3 times before with CO, but after reading the actual journal article and found the results were with sunflower oil I opted for that) and afterwards I rinse my mouth with sea salt water and then brush.

Yes, I too googled it and did some reading on the subject of oil pulling. Refined sunflower oil is the recommended oil. Besides that, coconut oil WILL clog drains. For these two reasons, I'll be buying refined sunflower oil.

The sea salt rinse sounds like a great idea! Thanks Diana!

Tooter · 02-21-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 40winks

Yes, I too googled it and did some reading on the subject of oil pulling. Refined sunflower oil is the recommended oil. Besides that, coconut oil WILL clog drains. For these two reasons, I'll be buying refined sunflower oil.

The sea salt rinse sounds like a great idea! Thanks Diana!

I never really thought about it, but I don't spit the coconut oil (or any of the oils) in the sink or toilet. I spit it into the trash.

What does everyone else do with it?

We live in the woods and have a septic tank, so I don't take ANY chances.

MountainGirl · 02-21-2008, 10:51 AM

Hi!,

I just wanted to point out that refined oil of any kind is not the healthiest choice for us to ingest, depending upon the refining process.

Even though we spit out the oil used for oil pulling, we do absorb some of it during oil pulling - through the mouth tissues.

I believe the info does not include coconut oil yet, but that it's the best choice because of its medicinal properties.

MountainGirl · 02-21-2008, 10:52 AM

We have a septic tank as well Tooter and the first few times, I did spit it in the drain. YIKES!

That was before I thought about what I was doing.

Now, I spit it in the trash.

pearlmom2 · 02-21-2008, 10:54 AM

I am glad I found this thread. I am definitely going to try this. Need to put CO on my list.

MountainGirl · 02-21-2008, 11:54 AM

Do y'all brush your teeth BEFORE and AFTER oil pulling?

Thanks!

RockyMtnAngelEyes · 02-21-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 40winks

Yes, I too googled it and did some reading on the subject of oil pulling. Refined sunflower oil is the recommended oil. Besides that, coconut oil WILL clog drains. For these two reasons, I'll be buying refined sunflower oil.

The sea salt rinse sounds like a great idea! Thanks Diana!

Hey 40winks.. Ummm, refined is the 2nd best choice.. I don't know where you read that it was what you should be using, but all sites say cold pressed, UNrefined ... With so much info to retain, on so many things, it's easy to get it all mixed up. .I know this personally...

RockyMtnAngelEyes · 02-21-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tooter

I never really thought about it, but I don't spit the coconut oil (or any of the oils) in the sink or toilet. I spit it into the trash.

What does everyone else do with it?

We live in the woods and have a septic tank, so I don't take ANY chances.

I use Sunflower oil...I spit into the toilet.. Should I Not be doing that?

RockyMtnAngelEyes · 02-21-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MountainGirl

Do y'all brush your teeth BEFORE and AFTER oil pulling?

Thanks!

I brush after.. With very few exceptions, I've read that the best way to do it..

ixtapacheryl · 02-21-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LaRae

Cheryl, you use the Hylastra except around your eyes? How did you know not to use it around your eyes? I'm going to google Hylastra, but are you also getting the CoQ serum from the same site?
Thanks for the information!

Just wanted to report that I am now using the CoQ serum at night and the wrinkles around the eye area are noticeably less. Gosh between the Hylastra and CoQ rescue serum - it's amazing. Did you try it yet?

ixtapacheryl · 02-22-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MountainGirl

Do y'all brush your teeth BEFORE and AFTER oil pulling?

Thanks!

I brush and floss before and brush after along with using mouth wash.

onaisland · 02-22-2008, 09:21 AM

I read about oilpulling on curezone. I tried it for over a month, and then stopped. No reason, just lazy. Dh thought my teeth looked whiter. I liked the fresh feeling it gave my mouth. We have a septic system also and I spit in the garbage. Although maybe all that bacteria would be good for it. ha ha

ixtapacheryl · 02-23-2008, 06:54 AM

I was taking a shower this morning and I think I figured out why the oil helps with plaque..... You know the trick to getting off sticky labels on glasses, etc. when you bring them home from the store? They tell you to put oil on the label and it will come off real easy. Well isn't that what we are doing when we OP? It loosens up the sticky plaque - thus easier to brush away.

Today for the first time I OP'd before brushing my teeth. I think I will do that from now on ....

RockyMtnAngelEyes · 02-23-2008, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ixtapacheryl

I was taking a shower this morning and I think I figured out why the oil helps with plaque..... You know the trick to getting off sticky labels on glasses, etc. when you bring them home from the store? They tell you to put oil on the label and it will come off real easy. Well isn't that what we are doing when we OP? It loosens up the sticky plaque - thus easier to brush away.

Today for the first time I OP'd before brushing my teeth. I think I will do that from now on ....

That does make sense Cheryl..

So you noticed a difference in pullingbefore you brushed?

Everything I've read said to do it that way, but it's good that you've done it both ways and prefer it.. Comparrison is good!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

MountainGirl · 02-23-2008, 05:49 PM

Ok Cheryl,

So it's better to OP BEFORE brushing and then brush afterwards?

BTW, do y'all OP once or twice a day?

RockyMtnAngelEyes · 02-23-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MountainGirl

Ok Cheryl,

So it's better to OP BEFORE brushing and then brush afterwards?

BTW, do y'all OP once or twice a day?

Everything I've read on OP, saying do it before you brush your teeth, and before you eat.. I've googled oil pulling to death...

It just depends on how my day is going if I get it done more than once...

02-20-2008, 01:40 PM	#274
MountainGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,058 Gallery: MountainGirl Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	Hey gals, I am back in the OP challenge after reading your results. I am going to use organic, virgin coconut oil since I have it and love the taste. My friend adds a tiny bit of xylitol to her CO for oil pulling. She does this to enhance the taste AND xylitol is recommended for dental problems. I think I'm gonna try that as well. She mixes up the CO and xylitol in a container and uses it daily from the container.

02-21-2008, 10:51 AM	#281
MountainGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,058 Gallery: MountainGirl Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	Hi!, I just wanted to point out that refined oil of any kind is not the healthiest choice for us to ingest, depending upon the refining process. Even though we spit out the oil used for oil pulling, we do absorb some of it during oil pulling - through the mouth tissues. I believe the info does not include coconut oil yet, but that it's the best choice because of its medicinal properties.

02-21-2008, 10:52 AM	#282
MountainGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,058 Gallery: MountainGirl Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	We have a septic tank as well Tooter and the first few times, I did spit it in the drain. YIKES! That was before I thought about what I was doing. Now, I spit it in the trash.

02-21-2008, 10:54 AM	#283
pearlmom2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 401 Gallery: pearlmom2 Stats: 31 yrs old...191/159/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 02/04/2008	I am glad I found this thread. I am definitely going to try this. Need to put CO on my list.

02-21-2008, 11:54 AM	#284
MountainGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,058 Gallery: MountainGirl Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	Do y'all brush your teeth BEFORE and AFTER oil pulling? Thanks!

02-22-2008, 09:21 AM	#290
onaisland Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Beautiful westcost BC, Canada Posts: 365 Gallery: onaisland	I read about oilpulling on curezone. I tried it for over a month, and then stopped. No reason, just lazy. Dh thought my teeth looked whiter. I liked the fresh feeling it gave my mouth. We have a septic system also and I spit in the garbage. Although maybe all that bacteria would be good for it. ha ha

02-23-2008, 06:54 AM	#291
ixtapacheryl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 5,896 Gallery: ixtapacheryl Stats: 183/150/130-135 - 5'7.5" WOE: '72 Atkins	I was taking a shower this morning and I think I figured out why the oil helps with plaque..... You know the trick to getting off sticky labels on glasses, etc. when you bring them home from the store? They tell you to put oil on the label and it will come off real easy. Well isn't that what we are doing when we OP? It loosens up the sticky plaque - thus easier to brush away. Today for the first time I OP'd before brushing my teeth. I think I will do that from now on ....

02-23-2008, 05:49 PM	#293
MountainGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,058 Gallery: MountainGirl Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	Ok Cheryl, So it's better to OP BEFORE brushing and then brush afterwards? BTW, do y'all OP once or twice a day?