oil pulling??? - Page 7

ixtapacheryl · 01-28-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Wannaloseit

I turned my mom on to oil pulling over the weekend. We'd been using coconut oil but she stopped at the health food store today & bought us each a bottle of sunflower oil. I did make it 20 minutes this morning (w/ co) and can hardly wait to try the sunflower tomorrow morning.

This may just be a q-winkie-dense but I slept much longer lastnight - a whole seven hours compared to the four or five I usually manage. If oil-pulling aides sleep then I'm going to be a fan for life!

How much of the Sunflower oil will you use tomorrow? I was wondering if that will break down faster than the CO.... where it feels like you are just pulling saliva versus the oil..

miraclemom · 01-28-2008, 04:39 PM

OK, as for my jaws hurting...not so sure it's even the jaws as much as under my jaws, if that makes any since. It's those muscles I never use. Anyhow, maybe I'm doing it wrong, if that's even possible. I'll work on different techniques.

ixtapacheryl · 01-28-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by miraclemom

OK, as for my jaws hurting...not so sure it's even the jaws as much as under my jaws, if that makes any since. It's those muscles I never use. Anyhow, maybe I'm doing it wrong, if that's even possible. I'll work on different techniques.

Hey that might be a good thing - keep those neck muscles nice and tight! I'll try that tomorrow and let you know...

ixtapacheryl · 01-29-2008, 07:41 AM

Good morning everyone ..... any more updates?

I just read on another thread that you are not suppose to brush/floss prior to oil pulling. Any thoughts on this?

j4Christ · 01-29-2008, 07:43 AM

Still swishing my CO. 1 T. for 20 min. No problems at all! And my teeth seem so much whiter

See?? Next time I go to the store I will look for sunflower or safflower oil and see how that works, but so far I am happy with the CO. I, too, just swish in and out of teeth, no real jaw movement. Anyone have any comments on the idea that it pulls toxins out? I am intrigued by this and wonder if anyone is noticing any other results besides whiter teeth.

Wannalosit-sleeping longer would be a wonderful side effect!!

erikak-reduced appetite, another wonderful side effect! Would love to find that true for me! I'm only on day 3 so hopefully

ixtapacheryl · 01-29-2008, 07:46 AM

j4Christ: I've noticed the last few nights I have slept better even though my husband still snores. It doesn't take as long to fall asleep. Normally I'd have to use my ear plugs....

Lost and Found · 01-29-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ixtapacheryl

Good morning everyone ..... any more updates?

I just read on another thread that you are not suppose to brush/floss prior to oil pulling. Any thoughts on this?

Good question!!!!

SwitzBride · 01-29-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by miraclemom

How are all you doing this? I mean, I just did it for 5 minutes and my jaws were killing me! Call me crazy though but I swear already I could see a difference in my teeth. Yeah, probably crazy.

So anyhow, I did it without puking and I just told myself it was water. Even after doing it and brushing my teeth my lips still feel oily. Prabaly good to prevent chaps.

Hey! My jaw/under my jaw tongue muscle has been soooo sore too! Pushing and pulling the oil through my teeth was a workout. I don't know if my teeth are close together or what but it was hard to pull the oil through them, though I can feel when it happens. But, I would assume that like any muscle, it'll get stronger and then won't be a big deal. Maybe even give me some facial/chin tightening or something.

Slight threadjack--> So now that you're doing the oil pulling - anyone else seen the thread in the Muscle Matters board for Oil Cleansing? That's on my agenda next!

Good oils & fats: Eat it. Swish it. Clean my skin with it. Slather it all over my body. And still lose weight. Go figure!

debkeversole · 01-29-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ixtapacheryl

j4Christ: I've noticed the last few nights I have slept better even though my husband still snores. It doesn't take as long to fall asleep. Normally I'd have to use my ear plugs....

WOOT!

LaRae · 01-29-2008, 01:13 PM

Call me vain, but does anyone worry about getting the wrinkles around the mouth from oil pulling? Everytime I do it, I think about it!

Blondie97OK · 01-29-2008, 01:28 PM

Just my .02 worth, but this kills my jaws also. The reason for it in my case is I have TMJ so to hold my jaw in any position for too long or clenching my teeth to any degree causes a great deal of tension and soreness in the jaw.

juleena · 01-29-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ixtapacheryl

Good morning everyone ..... any more updates?

I just read on another thread that you are not suppose to brush/floss prior to oil pulling. Any thoughts on this?

That was my question, too.

Do you all brush your teeth before you swish the oil?

ixtapacheryl · 01-29-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Blondie97OK

Just my .02 worth, but this kills my jaws also. The reason for it in my case is I have TMJ so to hold my jaw in any position for too long or clenching my teeth to any degree causes a great deal of tension and soreness in the jaw.

I sure must be doing it wrong because I have no jaw/tongue/cheek pain. I just pull and push the oil through my teeth - makes a squishing sound.

Maybe try relaxing your muscles when pulling/pushing. There should be no need to hold those muscles or clench your jaws....IMHO.

Maybe someone can explain this better than I can.

LaRae · 01-29-2008, 06:26 PM

SwitzBride:

Slight threadjack--> So now that you're doing the oil pulling - anyone else seen the thread in the Muscle Matters board for Oil Cleansing? That's on my agenda next!

Thanks for the info. on the Oil Cleansing! I checked it out and plan to try that. Castor Oil and EVOO are on my grocery list!

Thank you!

Wannaloseit · 01-29-2008, 07:58 PM

Just an update.

Today was day three for me & I used sunflower oil for the first time. It's a bit different in velocity but I liked it - better than coconut oil I think for me. Yes, I made it 20 minutes & it seemed much easier to do. Not sure if it was the change of oil or that I'm a bit more experienced now.

I don't brush my teeth or floss until afterwards. I pull oil, drink my coffee (yes, I know that's counter-productive) eat breakfast & then brush & floss.

Okay, this morning when I was swishing I thought it seemed as though I couldn't force it as easily through my teeth as before. Sure enough, when I flossed, most of my teeth felt tighter together???? Can't really explain why but my teeth & gums look super healthy so I'm good with it!

realityjunkee · 01-29-2008, 08:08 PM

BTW--when did we lose the OP?

Surely her questions were answered at some point!

Off to pull me some oil...lol.

Antigone · 01-29-2008, 10:19 PM

I want to do this tomorrow but I only have Johnson's baby oil.Will it do? I'll make sure I wont swallow

BunChucker · 01-30-2008, 02:17 PM

I tried this morning with CO. Gaak - I couldn't even keep it in my mouth long enough for it to melt - Gross.

Is sunflower oil a liquid? Maybe, I could try that.

emeraldskye · 01-30-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Antigone

I want to do this tomorrow but I only have Johnson's baby oil.Will it do? I'll make sure I wont swallow

No.

Zer · 01-30-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Antigone

I want to do this tomorrow but I only have Johnson's baby oil.Will it do? I'll make sure I wont swallow

I think it's supposed to be a food-grade oil, an edible oil, even though it's to be spat out.

Motor oil won't do. Mineral oil, which is what baby oil is, won't do. Gaaaak!

debkeversole · 01-31-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Antigone

I want to do this tomorrow but I only have Johnson's baby oil.Will it do? I'll make sure I wont swallow

no that's mostly mineral oil uggh

not good for inside your mouth

ixtapacheryl · 02-01-2008, 08:21 AM

Most definitely DO NOT use baby oil ....... I have yet to find the sesame oil in the health food stores. Therefore I'm still using the CO.

Dedee62 · 02-01-2008, 10:42 AM

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

siamesegirl · 02-01-2008, 10:58 AM

Ok, after much readin up on oil pulling and googled it a few times i tried for the 1st time yesterday afternoon. I swished and pulled for 12 mins then spat it out, while i was swishing it around after a few mins i could feel big chunks of junk?? (i guess) coming out of God knows where!!! I when spat it out i cleaned my mouth, then i flossed/ You should have seen what came out!!!!

Btw i had to floss 3, count'em 3 times! But my mouth felt so clean and my teeth looked whiter,brighter after 12 mins!! Oh i used EVOO( organic)

ellen4621 · 02-01-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BunChucker

Is sunflower oil a liquid? Maybe, I could try that.

Yes, it is.

At this time of year, my CO is solid, too, at first...but it really doesn't take that long to melt in one's mouth.

Just an update....I'm still pulling every morning - alternating between CO and sunflower oil - and then using the Dr. Bronner's afterwards. At this point, I can only handle ONE DROP of the soap on my brush - any more than that and, no matter HOW much I rinse, it leaves too much of a soap taste in my mouth. Blech! My teeth, however, are feeling the cleanest ever!

Dedee62 · 02-01-2008, 11:16 AM

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.

Since I never had my wisdom teeth pulled my teeth are so compacted together, I don't see anything but white foam when I spit.

01-29-2008, 07:43 AM	#185
j4Christ Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 355 Gallery: j4Christ Stats: 165/135/110 5'2" w/ shoes WOE: LC/IF Start Date: January 3, 2007	Still swishing my CO. 1 T. for 20 min. No problems at all! And my teeth seem so much whiter See?? Next time I go to the store I will look for sunflower or safflower oil and see how that works, but so far I am happy with the CO. I, too, just swish in and out of teeth, no real jaw movement. Anyone have any comments on the idea that it pulls toxins out? I am intrigued by this and wonder if anyone is noticing any other results besides whiter teeth. Wannalosit-sleeping longer would be a wonderful side effect!! erikak-reduced appetite, another wonderful side effect! Would love to find that true for me! I'm only on day 3 so hopefully __________________ Jenny But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles: they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isa 26:3 165 164 163 162 161 160 159 158 157 156 155 154 153 152 151 150 149 148 147 146 145 144 143 142 141 140 139 138 137 136 135 134 133 132 131 130 129 128 127 126 125 124 123 122 121 120 119 118 117 115 114 113 112 111 110 GOAL!!!

01-29-2008, 01:28 PM	#191
Blondie97OK Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 134 Gallery: Blondie97OK Stats: 128.5/130.5/120 WOE: Atkins '72 Start Date: 12/27/07 (third time around)	Sore Jaws Just my .02 worth, but this kills my jaws also. The reason for it in my case is I have TMJ so to hold my jaw in any position for too long or clenching my teeth to any degree causes a great deal of tension and soreness in the jaw.

01-29-2008, 07:58 PM	#195
Wannaloseit Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somewhere this side of the Land of Fat Posts: 187 Gallery: Wannaloseit Stats: 240/220/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 20, 2007	Just an update. Today was day three for me & I used sunflower oil for the first time. It's a bit different in velocity but I liked it - better than coconut oil I think for me. Yes, I made it 20 minutes & it seemed much easier to do. Not sure if it was the change of oil or that I'm a bit more experienced now. I don't brush my teeth or floss until afterwards. I pull oil, drink my coffee (yes, I know that's counter-productive) eat breakfast & then brush & floss. Okay, this morning when I was swishing I thought it seemed as though I couldn't force it as easily through my teeth as before. Sure enough, when I flossed, most of my teeth felt tighter together???? Can't really explain why but my teeth & gums look super healthy so I'm good with it! __________________ * We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box.

02-01-2008, 10:58 AM	#204
siamesegirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal,Canada Posts: 1,229 Blog Entries: 5 Gallery: siamesegirl Stats: 126lbs WOE: WW Start Date: May. 2007	Ok, after much readin up on oil pulling and googled it a few times i tried for the 1st time yesterday afternoon. I swished and pulled for 12 mins then spat it out, while i was swishing it around after a few mins i could feel big chunks of junk?? (i guess) coming out of God knows where!!! I when spat it out i cleaned my mouth, then i flossed/ You should have seen what came out!!!! Btw i had to floss 3, count'em 3 times! But my mouth felt so clean and my teeth looked whiter,brighter after 12 mins!! Oh i used EVOO( organic) __________________ Noreen : Certified Callanetics Instructor 202 hours of Callanetics since May/07 www.freewebs.com/callaneticswithnoreen

01-28-2008, 04:39 PM	#182
miraclemom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dyersburg,TN Posts: 480 Gallery: miraclemom Stats: 270/???/175 WOE: Healthy eating Start Date: June 2004	OK, as for my jaws hurting...not so sure it's even the jaws as much as under my jaws, if that makes any since. It's those muscles I never use. Anyhow, maybe I'm doing it wrong, if that's even possible. I'll work on different techniques.

01-29-2008, 07:41 AM	#184
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 ..... any more updates? I just read on another thread that you are not suppose to brush/floss prior to oil pulling. Any thoughts on this?

01-29-2008, 07:46 AM	#186
ixtapacheryl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 5,896 Gallery: ixtapacheryl Stats: 183/150/130-135 - 5'7.5" WOE: '72 Atkins	j4Christ: I've noticed the last few nights I have slept better even though my husband still snores. It doesn't take as long to fall asleep. Normally I'd have to use my ear plugs....

01-29-2008, 01:13 PM	#190
LaRae MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: OKlahoma Posts: 1,400 Gallery: LaRae Stats: 273 (highest)/268(started Atkins)243/231/150 WOE: My Low-Carb Plan Start Date: June 13, 2007	Call me vain, but does anyone worry about getting the wrinkles around the mouth from oil pulling? Everytime I do it, I think about it!

01-29-2008, 06:26 PM	#194
LaRae MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: OKlahoma Posts: 1,400 Gallery: LaRae Stats: 273 (highest)/268(started Atkins)243/231/150 WOE: My Low-Carb Plan Start Date: June 13, 2007	SwitzBride: Slight threadjack--> So now that you're doing the oil pulling - anyone else seen the thread in the Muscle Matters board for Oil Cleansing? That's on my agenda next! Thanks for the info. on the Oil Cleansing! I checked it out and plan to try that. Castor Oil and EVOO are on my grocery list! Thank you!

01-29-2008, 08:08 PM	#196
realityjunkee MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 1,530 Gallery: realityjunkee Stats: 326/193/150 WOE: Atkins--you betcha! Start Date: March 2007	BTW--when did we lose the OP? Surely her questions were answered at some point! Off to pull me some oil...lol.

01-29-2008, 10:19 PM	#197
Antigone MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1,451 Gallery: Antigone Stats: 220/195/130 WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: April 16, 2008 (restart for the nth time)	I want to do this tomorrow but I only have Johnson's baby oil.Will it do? I'll make sure I wont swallow

01-30-2008, 02:17 PM	#198
BunChucker Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northern CA Posts: 958 Gallery: BunChucker Stats: 184/145/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2002	I tried this morning with CO. Gaak - I couldn't even keep it in my mouth long enough for it to melt - Gross. Is sunflower oil a liquid? Maybe, I could try that.

02-01-2008, 08:21 AM	#202
ixtapacheryl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 5,896 Gallery: ixtapacheryl Stats: 183/150/130-135 - 5'7.5" WOE: '72 Atkins	Most definitely DO NOT use baby oil ....... I have yet to find the sesame oil in the health food stores. Therefore I'm still using the CO.

02-01-2008, 10:42 AM	#203
Dedee62 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grain Valley, MO Posts: 127 Gallery: Dedee62 Stats: 194/192/135 - 5'6" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/26/08	Our health food store carries all oils. I opted for refined sunflower oil. We'll see how it goes.

02-01-2008, 11:16 AM	#206
Dedee62 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grain Valley, MO Posts: 127 Gallery: Dedee62 Stats: 194/192/135 - 5'6" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/26/08	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. Since I never had my wisdom teeth pulled my teeth are so compacted together, I don't see anything but white foam when I spit.