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ixtapacheryl · 04-02-2008, 05:02 AM

Good morning everyone.

I'm glad you figured out what was wrong with the Sesame oil .... and I can understand why you weren't enthusiastic...

Went for the carotid artery scan yesterday afternoon - took one hour. No fainting in the car (I drove), even though he was anxious when I turned onto the blvd. Get results when we go to the neurologist tomorrow afternoon.

Less slurring of words this morning and numbness disappearing a little bit each day.

Thank you for all the support.

OPing while typing.... Now I feel guilty when I miss a day - which happened last week (understandable). Everytime I put the CO in my mouth the phone would ring. Drove me insane but understood that people were just being supportive...

Have a great day everyone!

debkeversole · 04-02-2008, 05:17 AM

(((Cheryl))) praying for you and your DH

debkeversole · 04-02-2008, 05:21 AM

Tooter · 04-02-2008, 06:38 AM

AMEN!! That was beautiful, debkeversole.

RockyMtnAngelEyes · 04-02-2008, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tooter

AMEN!! That was beautiful, debkeversole.

What Tooter said...

Tooter · 04-08-2008, 03:50 PM

OMG, OMG, OMG!!!!! I just want to encourage you to continue with your oil pulling and to stay consistent with it.

I just noticed something today, that "blew me away". On my back molars I had stains near the gum line. You really didn't notice them because they weren't where you could really see them. I was mainly concentrating on whitening my front teeth. I've been very pleased with that.

So, I am oil pulling this morning. I spit, I rinse and then I brush my teeth and rinse again. You know how you do that goofy "smile" to check your teeth? Well, I did that and was so pleased with how white my teeth looked. Then I looked closer. OMG, there is just a tiny speck left on each tooth from those stains. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

It does work, but you truly must be consistent.

ixtapacheryl · 04-09-2008, 12:25 PM

Thank you EVERYONE for your prayers and kind wishes. He just had his second day of therapy. His smile is slowly returning on the left side - but still needs a straw to drink as the lips are weak on that side. He has to do therapy 3x a day at home and they are all facial exercises. The pain is slowly disappearing so hopefully in the next few weeks I will see the old Jeff.

Today I had to take the battery out of his van (dead) - get it checked and reinstall it. My AC went out in my VW - so put in more coolant. Now mind you - I'm not a mechanic at all.
Needless to say the day is always over and I've just been working on cars....

I wanted to tell you gals that a friend of ours down the street was put on steriods and anti-seizure Rx for two apparent brain tumors they took biopsies on last week. Well they said the tumors are gone

so now they are checking the spine....

Well anyway I kept asking his wife if he was driving and she said "oh yes the doctors didn't put any restrictions on him. Well Saturday he didn't see a red light - hit a van going 50 mph - turned that one over, hit another car that had the right away turning in front of him and killed the passenger. OMG for the last few weeks I've had premonitions that something like this would happen and sure enough it did. Our friend survived but had to be cut out of his truck. I just went for a walk last night and sure enough saw a rental car in the driveway for him to use...

I'm so happy all of you are keeping up with the OPing. I only missed 3 days when Jeff was in the hospital. My teeth feel and look so much better. Have any of you had a recent dental visit?

LibertyJen · 04-13-2008, 08:49 AM

Cheryl: That is awful about your neighbor! As an insurance agent, his doctor was foolish for not restricting his driving ... so very sad!

Glad to hear Jeff is feeling better ... and I am glad to hear you keeping your balance in the midst of everything. Know that we are praying for you all over the world ... and keep us up to date.

ixtapacheryl · 04-14-2008, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LibertyJen

Cheryl: That is awful about your neighbor! As an insurance agent, his doctor was foolish for not restricting his driving ... so very sad!

Glad to hear Jeff is feeling better ... and I am glad to hear you keeping your balance in the midst of everything. Know that we are praying for you all over the world ... and keep us up to date.

Thank you so much for your prayers. He's doing so much better - but still gets the shooting nerve pains occasionally which is caused the swelling of the 7th nerve in his face (behind his ear). The skin under his eye has retracted and his slurring is disappearing. I'd hate to see what a severe brain stem stroke would be like.

I wonder if there will be a civil action against our neighbor. The insurance company said they have lawyers so don't worry about it.

cutevic · 04-20-2008, 12:07 PM

My name is Vicki. I'd posted this on another thread, thinking it was this one.

I came across your oil pulling thread about 6 weeks ago. I read the success everyone was having and decided to try it myself. I also did some more research and discovered all of the benefits of oil pulling.

I bought the Safflower oil. I wondered if I could pull the whole 20 minutes and without gagging. I did and there was a noticeable whiteness in my teeth after the first pull. Needless to say, I'm a convert. I do it religiously twice a day. I have allergies and asthma. Those have lessoned considerably, and I also sleep better too.

I'm sorry that I don't remember who started this thread, but I want to thank them and everyone here, for sharing their experiences, the tips, and for keeping the thread going.

Thanks again everyone. Enjoy your Sunday...

~Vicki

ixtapacheryl · 04-21-2008, 03:57 AM

Welcome Vicki .... and congrats on your weightloss. Wow - what a transformation.

Where did you buy the safflower? I use the CO - which is kind of expensive.

Great idea to do it twice a day - and here I thought I was a hero doing it once a day.

Be sure and report back after you've gone to the dentist for a cleaning. I had great results - no plaque....

Tooter · 04-21-2008, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cutevic

My name is Vicki. I'd posted this on another thread, thinking it was this one.

I came across your oil pulling thread about 6 weeks ago. I read the success everyone was having and decided to try it myself. I also did some more research and discovered all of the benefits of oil pulling.

I bought the Safflower oil. I wondered if I could pull the whole 20 minutes and without gagging. I did and there was a noticeable whiteness in my teeth after the first pull. Needless to say, I'm a convert. I do it religiously twice a day. I have allergies and asthma. Those have lessoned considerably, and I also sleep better too.

I'm sorry that I don't remember who started this thread, but I want to thank them and everyone here, for sharing their experiences, the tips, and for keeping the thread going.

Thanks again everyone. Enjoy your Sunday...

~Vicki

Hi, Vicki!!! I am still amazed at the Oil Pulling. To say I am a "Believer" is an understatement. Just like with changing our way of "eating", taking vitamins and/or Exercising...It takes time to make it a "Habit".
The great thing about "Oil Pulling" is that when you tend to get slack...You truly Notice right away.

It's a real "habit" for me now. I strive to "Pull" at least twice a day. If I start to have syptoms of a cold or anything else, I will "Pull" more then that. So far, I have been able to get rid of any symptoms of being sick with it. That is truly amazing!

I'm so glad you joined us.

cutevic · 04-21-2008, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixtapacheryl

Welcome Vicki .... and congrats on your weightloss. Wow - what a transformation.

Where did you buy the safflower? I use the CO - which is kind of expensive.

Great idea to do it twice a day - and here I thought I was a hero doing it once a day.

Be sure and report back after you've gone to the dentist for a cleaning. I had great results - no plaque....

Ixtapacheyryl Thanks for the welcome and compliment. Sorry, but I'd meant to say, sunflower oil instead of safflower. I bought it a Jewels, a store chain here in Illinois. They also carried the safflower oil. I didn't get it because it was a little more expensive. I didn't want to spend a lot of money in case it was something that either didn't work or I just gave up on it...lol. I may try the safflower oil next.

I used to take a teaspoon of CO by mouth daily. I stopped it because I couldn't get used the oil, even though I love coconut. It worked better for me if I put it in my foods or drinks.
I will definitely let you know about my next dental cleaning...

Have a great day...

cutevic · 04-21-2008, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tooter

Hi, Vicki!!! I am still amazed at the Oil Pulling. To say I am a "Believer" is an understatement. Just like with changing our way of "eating", taking vitamins and/or Exercising...It takes time to make it a "Habit".
The great thing about "Oil Pulling" is that when you tend to get slack...You truly Notice right away.

It's a real "habit" for me now. I strive to "Pull" at least twice a day. If I start to have syptoms of a cold or anything else, I will "Pull" more then that. So far, I have been able to get rid of any symptoms of being sick with it. That is truly amazing!

I'm so glad you joined us.

Tooter Hi, and thanks for the welcome. You're right, it is amazing...

Have a great day.

mwe320 · 04-21-2008, 03:58 PM

I have never, ever, ever heard of oil pulling. (I must get out more!) I am going to try this, it sounds amazing!

Hi to everyone, I'm a returnee of sorts to low carb. I am a 52y.o. married mother of one 24 y.o. daughter. I've lost 100 pounds twice before in my life and now can't seem to get anything to work. Age? In any case, I wanted to reach out to ixtapacheryl as I found your pre-Atkins diet on one of the other threads and started it last Saturday. Going through sugar withdrawal for 24 hours almost killed me, but I made it to the other side. I feel fabulous! No cravings, no hunger, nothing. My question is, how long do you think one can stay on that plan? So far I just love it - it helps of course that I dropped a fast 5 pounds over the weekend.

Keep up the great pulling (or something!)

Melissa

ixtapacheryl · 04-22-2008, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwe320

I have never, ever, ever heard of oil pulling. (I must get out more!) I am going to try this, it sounds amazing!

Hi to everyone, I'm a returnee of sorts to low carb. I am a 52y.o. married mother of one 24 y.o. daughter. I've lost 100 pounds twice before in my life and now can't seem to get anything to work. Age? In any case, I wanted to reach out to ixtapacheryl as I found your pre-Atkins diet on one of the other threads and started it last Saturday. Going through sugar withdrawal for 24 hours almost killed me, but I made it to the other side. I feel fabulous! No cravings, no hunger, nothing. My question is, how long do you think one can stay on that plan? So far I just love it - it helps of course that I dropped a fast 5 pounds over the weekend.

Keep up the great pulling (or something!)

Melissa

Welcome and congrats on getting back on track. You will also absolutely love OPing.

My doctor told me I could/should stay on it until I lost the weight. Just make sure you are taking a great multi-vitamin/mineral capsule. I know some gals start adding back in carbs after two weeks - but I find I can't control how many I am consuming and I hate to get the headaches back again. I generally have withdrawals for 3 days and they are horrible. Keep me posted....

mwe320 · 04-22-2008, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Welcome and congrats on getting back on track. You will also absolutely love OPing.

My doctor told me I could/should stay on it until I lost the weight. Just make sure you are taking a great multi-vitamin/mineral capsule. I know some gals start adding back in carbs after two weeks - but I find I can't control how many I am consuming and I hate to get the headaches back again. I generally have withdrawals for 3 days and they are horrible. Keep me posted....

Thank you so very much Ixtapacheryl for getting back to me. I have been struggling for the last 10 years... enough! I'm really enjoying this food plan, it just works for me... so far, so good! I, like you, have zip control on carbs and going through withdrawal was the worst ever. I was lucky to get it over with in 24 hours, but it's usually much longer for me too. I haven't been this happy in a very long time.

I went to my local Shop Rite but couldn't find coconut oil which I think sounds the least offensive somehow - I will go to my local organic store after work - I'm sure they will have it. It sounds totally gross, totally fascinating, and from the reviews, like it totally works. Wish me luck!

Best wishes to all!
Melissa

LaRae · 04-22-2008, 10:51 AM

I've been following this thread for months. I have been oil pulling, too, but I haven't gotten any results, unfortunately.

I was curious about the eating plan that was mentioned by mwe320.

mwe320 said:

In any case, I wanted to reach out to ixtapacheryl as I found your pre-Atkins diet on one of the other threads and started it last Saturday. Going through sugar withdrawal for 24 hours almost killed me, but I made it to the other side. I feel fabulous! No cravings, no hunger, nothing. My question is, how long do you think one can stay on that plan? So far I just love it - it helps of course that I dropped a fast 5 pounds over the weekend.

Could you tell me where to find the information on this diet? I've never seen it.

Thanks!

mwe320 · 04-22-2008, 11:57 AM

It's under Weight Loss Plans, then Atkins '72, then it's the first thread - on the first page you will see a post by ixtapacheryl that describes a diet her doctor gave her before Atkins came out.

Melissa

LaRae · 04-22-2008, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwe320

It's under Weight Loss Plans, then Atkins '72, then it's the first thread - on the first page you will see a post by ixtapacheryl that describes a diet her doctor gave her before Atkins came out.

Melissa

Thank you, Melissa! I'm going to look it up right now!

KOO · 04-22-2008, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaRae

Thank you, Melissa! I'm going to look it up right now!

Here is the link in case you didn't find it.
1972 Atkin's plan by the book
Look at post #9

mwe320 · 04-22-2008, 06:03 PM

not so tech saavy, sorry!

Melissa

LaRae · 04-22-2008, 06:13 PM

No problem, I found it! Thank you both!

I printed it out to have just in case! I like to gather all the information I can!

Maximavswife · 04-24-2008, 11:53 AM

Okay - 1 week of doin' the OP w/ sunflower oil and I honestly can say my heels have lost the sandpaper feel and my coffee/ tobacco stained teeth are getting whiter! I was a skeptic but now I am a believer!

Kath
Oil Pullers United

04-02-2008, 05:02 AM	#391
ixtapacheryl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 5,896 Gallery: ixtapacheryl Stats: 183/150/130-135 - 5'7.5" WOE: '72 Atkins	Good morning everyone. I'm glad you figured out what was wrong with the Sesame oil .... and I can understand why you weren't enthusiastic... Went for the carotid artery scan yesterday afternoon - took one hour. No fainting in the car (I drove), even though he was anxious when I turned onto the blvd. Get results when we go to the neurologist tomorrow afternoon. Less slurring of words this morning and numbness disappearing a little bit each day. Thank you for all the support. OPing while typing.... Now I feel guilty when I miss a day - which happened last week (understandable). Everytime I put the CO in my mouth the phone would ring. Drove me insane but understood that people were just being supportive... Have a great day everyone! __________________ "You will never find out what you can do until you do all you can to find out!" - John Maxwell

04-08-2008, 03:50 PM	#396
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,185 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	STAINS!! OMG, OMG, OMG!!!!! I just want to encourage you to continue with your oil pulling and to stay consistent with it. I just noticed something today, that "blew me away". On my back molars I had stains near the gum line. You really didn't notice them because they weren't where you could really see them. I was mainly concentrating on whitening my front teeth. I've been very pleased with that. So, I am oil pulling this morning. I spit, I rinse and then I brush my teeth and rinse again. You know how you do that goofy "smile" to check your teeth? Well, I did that and was so pleased with how white my teeth looked. Then I looked closer. OMG, there is just a tiny speck left on each tooth from those stains. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! It does work, but you truly must be consistent. __________________ "It shouldn't be a RACE to get thin. It should be a Journey to good health."

04-20-2008, 12:07 PM	#400
cutevic Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago,IL. Posts: 4,444 Gallery: cutevic Stats: 429/340/229-199? WOE: Atkins...Gla/Cla Combo Start Date: March 8, 2003	Hello Everyone My name is Vicki. I'd posted this on another thread, thinking it was this one. I came across your oil pulling thread about 6 weeks ago. I read the success everyone was having and decided to try it myself. I also did some more research and discovered all of the benefits of oil pulling. I bought the Safflower oil. I wondered if I could pull the whole 20 minutes and without gagging. I did and there was a noticeable whiteness in my teeth after the first pull. Needless to say, I'm a convert. I do it religiously twice a day. I have allergies and asthma. Those have lessoned considerably, and I also sleep better too. I'm sorry that I don't remember who started this thread, but I want to thank them and everyone here, for sharing their experiences, the tips, and for keeping the thread going. Thanks again everyone. Enjoy your Sunday... ~Vicki __________________ *~ VICKI ~* recommit-refocus back to all time low of 257# *April...* 10 lbs. lost *May...* 0 lbs. lost *June...* 0 lbs. lost I can be successful today, in every endeavor, if I let God manage my moves...

04-21-2008, 03:58 PM	#405
mwe320 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tappan, New York Posts: 24 Gallery: mwe320 Stats: 205/194/127 WOE: Pre '72 Atkins Start Date: 4/19/2008	The things you learn on a thread! I have never, ever, ever heard of oil pulling. (I must get out more!) I am going to try this, it sounds amazing! Hi to everyone, I'm a returnee of sorts to low carb. I am a 52y.o. married mother of one 24 y.o. daughter. I've lost 100 pounds twice before in my life and now can't seem to get anything to work. Age? In any case, I wanted to reach out to ixtapacheryl as I found your pre-Atkins diet on one of the other threads and started it last Saturday. Going through sugar withdrawal for 24 hours almost killed me, but I made it to the other side. I feel fabulous! No cravings, no hunger, nothing. My question is, how long do you think one can stay on that plan? So far I just love it - it helps of course that I dropped a fast 5 pounds over the weekend. Keep up the great pulling (or something!) Melissa

04-22-2008, 10:51 AM	#408
LaRae MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: OKlahoma Posts: 1,341 Gallery: LaRae Stats: 273 (highest)/268(started Atkins)243/231/150 WOE: My Low-Carb Plan Start Date: June 13, 2007	I've been following this thread for months. I have been oil pulling, too, but I haven't gotten any results, unfortunately. I was curious about the eating plan that was mentioned by mwe320. mwe320 said: In any case, I wanted to reach out to ixtapacheryl as I found your pre-Atkins diet on one of the other threads and started it last Saturday. Going through sugar withdrawal for 24 hours almost killed me, but I made it to the other side. I feel fabulous! No cravings, no hunger, nothing. My question is, how long do you think one can stay on that plan? So far I just love it - it helps of course that I dropped a fast 5 pounds over the weekend. Could you tell me where to find the information on this diet? I've never seen it. Thanks! __________________ "I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go." ---Abraham Lincoln God who gave us life, gave us liberty. Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God? ---Thomas Jefferson JESUS KNOWS ME THIS I LOVE

04-02-2008, 05:17 AM	#392
debkeversole Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 6,262 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/333/199 WOE: curves challenge Start Date: jan 2006	(((Cheryl))) praying for you and your DH

04-02-2008, 05:21 AM	#393
debkeversole Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 6,262 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/333/199 WOE: curves challenge Start Date: jan 2006

04-02-2008, 06:38 AM	#394
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,185 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	AMEN!! That was beautiful, debkeversole.

04-09-2008, 12:25 PM	#397
ixtapacheryl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 5,896 Gallery: ixtapacheryl Stats: 183/150/130-135 - 5'7.5" WOE: '72 Atkins	Thank you EVERYONE for your prayers and kind wishes. He just had his second day of therapy. His smile is slowly returning on the left side - but still needs a straw to drink as the lips are weak on that side. He has to do therapy 3x a day at home and they are all facial exercises. The pain is slowly disappearing so hopefully in the next few weeks I will see the old Jeff. Today I had to take the battery out of his van (dead) - get it checked and reinstall it. My AC went out in my VW - so put in more coolant. Now mind you - I'm not a mechanic at all. Needless to say the day is always over and I've just been working on cars.... I wanted to tell you gals that a friend of ours down the street was put on steriods and anti-seizure Rx for two apparent brain tumors they took biopsies on last week. Well they said the tumors are gone so now they are checking the spine.... Well anyway I kept asking his wife if he was driving and she said "oh yes the doctors didn't put any restrictions on him. Well Saturday he didn't see a red light - hit a van going 50 mph - turned that one over, hit another car that had the right away turning in front of him and killed the passenger. OMG for the last few weeks I've had premonitions that something like this would happen and sure enough it did. Our friend survived but had to be cut out of his truck. I just went for a walk last night and sure enough saw a rental car in the driveway for him to use... I'm so happy all of you are keeping up with the OPing. I only missed 3 days when Jeff was in the hospital. My teeth feel and look so much better. Have any of you had a recent dental visit?

04-13-2008, 08:49 AM	#398
LibertyJen Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Kentucky / Cincinnati Posts: 540 Blog Entries: 34 Gallery: LibertyJen Stats: 230 HW/ 197 (06/05/08) / 145 Age: 35 WOE: Wise Carb Eating with Nutritional Response Testing Start Date: Happy New Year 2008!	Cheryl: That is awful about your neighbor! As an insurance agent, his doctor was foolish for not restricting his driving ... so very sad! Glad to hear Jeff is feeling better ... and I am glad to hear you keeping your balance in the midst of everything. Know that we are praying for you all over the world ... and keep us up to date.

04-21-2008, 03:57 AM	#401
ixtapacheryl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 5,896 Gallery: ixtapacheryl Stats: 183/150/130-135 - 5'7.5" WOE: '72 Atkins	Welcome Vicki .... and congrats on your weightloss. Wow - what a transformation. Where did you buy the safflower? I use the CO - which is kind of expensive. Great idea to do it twice a day - and here I thought I was a hero doing it once a day. Be sure and report back after you've gone to the dentist for a cleaning. I had great results - no plaque....

04-22-2008, 11:57 AM	#409
mwe320 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tappan, New York Posts: 24 Gallery: mwe320 Stats: 205/194/127 WOE: Pre '72 Atkins Start Date: 4/19/2008	Hi! It's under Weight Loss Plans, then Atkins '72, then it's the first thread - on the first page you will see a post by ixtapacheryl that describes a diet her doctor gave her before Atkins came out. Melissa

04-22-2008, 06:03 PM	#412
mwe320 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tappan, New York Posts: 24 Gallery: mwe320 Stats: 205/194/127 WOE: Pre '72 Atkins Start Date: 4/19/2008	Yeah, like KOO said! :-) not so tech saavy, sorry! Melissa

04-22-2008, 06:13 PM	#413
LaRae MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: OKlahoma Posts: 1,341 Gallery: LaRae Stats: 273 (highest)/268(started Atkins)243/231/150 WOE: My Low-Carb Plan Start Date: June 13, 2007	No problem, I found it! Thank you both! I printed it out to have just in case! I like to gather all the information I can!

04-24-2008, 11:53 AM	#414
Maximavswife Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Big A, Colorado Posts: 4 Gallery: Maximavswife Start Date: 3/10/08	Okay - 1 week of doin' the OP w/ sunflower oil and I honestly can say my heels have lost the sandpaper feel and my coffee/ tobacco stained teeth are getting whiter! I was a skeptic but now I am a believer! Kath Oil Pullers United Last edited by Maximavswife : 04-24-2008 at 12:03 PM.

04-24-2008, 12:06 PM	#415
PAULAR42166 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 95