Oil Pulling Therapy (OPT)

[vmesxuuligsigreqi]

noooooooo can't do coconut oil. Yeah I have read about it for thyroid but its no good for me. Thanks Lyn

 

[Imirorrinus]

mmmm ive only got sweet almond oil that i use fir my massage clients.Shall i use that?

 

[altelphef]

"ive only got sweet almond oil that i use fir my massage clients.Shall i use that?"

Is it an edible oil - can you use it for cooking or on salads? If so, then I can't see any reason why not. But why not just walk to your local health food shop and pay £3 for a bottle of organic sunflower/olive/sesame oil - rather than use your massage oil?

 

[Jaena]

Hi,

I have just joined this forum, having discovered oil pulling two days agovia a friend.

It has been really interesting reading this thread.Oil pulling seems to help so many conditions.As a novice, I have a couple of questionsand was wondering if anyone could answer them for me?

I have done oil pulling twice so far (using cold-pressed sesame oil) and have had a horrible metallic taste in my mouth since yesterday morning (which put me off doing it today...). Could this be something to do with my mercury fillings or root canals? One of my teeth also feels a bit sore, though this may be a coincidence. Should I continue oil pulling, or is the taste of metal a sign to stop?

Also, I was fascinated to read that Magno's teeth, having been stained by tetracycline, have become brighter. My teeth are also internally stained by antibiotics given to me as a child. I was just wondering, Magno, if your teeth havebecome (or are becoming) white, or are they still discoloured but lighter? I would SO love to have nice white teeth...!

Many thanks

Rose Red

 

[Gazoo]

Hi Rose Red,

Welcome to the forums[sm=wave.gif]

The metalic taste may be the toxins being drawn out of your system, it could also be your mercury fillings.


I am not in favour of having mercury in my mouth and would prefer to have them removed (cost is an issue), but luckily all but one of my mercury fillied have been extracted.

I would continue with the oil pulling for a couple of weeks and see if the metalic taste lessens or dissapears.

You may be going through a slight detox and things tend to get worse before getting better.

The sore tooth is possibly the result of the oil pulling removing the gunc from around the tooth, but it will improve.

I would suggest adding a drop of oregano oil to the oil for pulling as this is a very powerful natural antibacterial aid.

In regards to my teeth:

They did not become a Hollywood celebrity bright white, but more of a natural beige/white; it was enough for me to be able to confidently show my teeth when smiling, hopefully they will become whiter, but I am pleased with them at the moment.

 

[GregoryTurner7]

Hi Magno,

Thank you for replying to me. I shall definitely continue to oil pull for a couple of weeks (am doing so as I write!)to see if the metallic taste disappears. I'd love to have my fillings replaced, as I am completely against mercury fillings (mine are very old - from childhood / teenage years) but cost is an issue at present. Someday I shall do it.

I amvery interested to hear about your teeth lightening. I'd be very happy with beige-white (even happier with Hollywood white!) . Mine are the colour of brown rice. Some people say they don't notice the colour, especially after a while; others ask if I'm wearing a brace! I'm self-conscious about my smile andhate having my photo takenbecausemy teethlook black on film. It's amazing that oil pulling can make a difference to this, especiallygiven thatthe staining is intrinsic.

It's fascinating that such a simple, cheap technique appears to confer so many benefits. I definitely felt more energy the second time I oil pulled and my teeth felt very clean, in spite of the taste of metal.

Nice talking with you.

Red Rose

 

[thisisme]

Hi Magno,

Thank you for welcoming me to the forum too .

I have a few more questions about teeth / oil pulling and was wondering if you could answer them for me, if it's not too much trouble?

How long did it take your teeth to become whiter? Were you oil pulling more than once a day to see this effect, or is once a day enough? I'm using cold-pressed sesame oil at the moment. Would sunflower oil be better for this, or does it not really matter?

The metallic taste seems to have gone, which is great. I have also found that when I oil pull in the morning, I seem to have a bit more energy and a twitchy ache in my back doesn't seem quite so bad. I don't know whether this isa coincidence or not.

Many thanks and all the best,

Rose Red

 

[MelanieT]

Hi Rose Red

I noticed a gradual change in the colour of my teeth after a few weeks, but it was more apparent once I had been doing it for a couple of months.

I only oil pull in the morning, but many do it 3 times a day.

The cold presses sesamee oil is fine; but some people change oils when they find that the current oil is not benefiting them anymore.

Sunflower oil is an excellent alternative, choose an oil that suits you. The original oils were sesamee and sunflower but I know that alot of people have had great results from using other types of cold pressed oils.

Good luck

 

[Junkers565]

Hi Magno,

I'm really looking forward to my dentist's reaction if it works for me. I tried sunflower oil this morning. Definitely easier texture-wise than sesame (less thick) but my mouth didn't feel quite as clean afterwards.

Do you know if there anyspecific reason why oil pulling is supposed to be done on a empty stomach? I can't find information about that.

Thanks.

Rose Red

 

[J H]

hey there
been reading through yourposts for a while now and just had to say WOW! i remember seeing this once on a telly in a sort of.. don't really remember what it was, guess it wasjustreality show type of thing-bunch of people doing strange things to detox and remember just thinking: jesus they'll invent just about anything to make us intrigued...[:'(] but now.... if the benefits are as numerous as u all say they are i must give it a go! always up for a good cleanse..
however didn't have time to read all the posts so sorry if the questons i'm about to ask have already been answered.
let me see if i got it righ:basically it doesn't matter which oil u choose, the important thing isNOT to swallow after the oil had been pulled through your teeth left right up and down for 20mins.and the right amount of oil is..??? and how do i rinse mouth afterwards to lose the yuki taste and not to spoil the cleanse effect??
thanks 4 now... will probably come up with more questions later

xx

 

[MartinJC]

If you feel better with the sesame oil, then continue with that for a while; there are plenty of oils to choose from and each one may feel different to you.

I can not give a definite answer to the oil pulling on an empty stomach (I have my own theory), some people probably felt nauseaus doing it on a full stomach.

There is not a set rule that you must pull on an empty stomach, but people often find it easier on their system.

 

[k.webb]

Hi,

The prefered oils are unrefined cold pressed oils, but I and many have used refined oils with great results; choose an oil that you are happy with.

All oils must be food grade.

10 -15ml is recommended for a pull and you can pull up to 20min then spit in the toilet bowl and rinse your mouth out with warm water with some organic sea salt added and then brush your teeth.

 

[Dhan Raj]

thanks 4 the reply Magno!

i'm slowly getting used to the idea that some day i'll be oil pulling for 20mins on an empty stomach .. jeez, just so reluctant to try... i'm such a coward when it comes to having yuki things in my mouth.. like when i tried to swap milk for oat drink.. didn't even last for 2 days.[&o]

xx

 

[viva]

Hi everyone, long time....Hey Magno, how goes it?

Well, it's been over a year since I've been oil pulling, and the testimonials are still pouring in from around the world. OP is the most gentle and benign effective therapy for so many conditions. It seems to help mostly the soft tissues of the mouth, but people are curing all sorts of skin conditions...the list goes on and on.

Here is what we have learned in a year.

You can swish with any nut or seed oil. You don't need to stick to Sesame or Sunflower. My personal favorite is Walnut and Coconut (Yum). Try to make your oil expeller or cold pressed and organic.

You must change your oil after a period of time (like months). By changing your oil, you will refresh the process, and it will be like you started all over again. I found this out after months of only using Sunflower. My teeth were'nt getting much whiter (in fact they were starting to dull again) I was floored! I changed to sesame. Then again, after about 4 months, same thing. Then I found Walnut...and oh boy, that was fantastic. I've switched often to Udo's Oil (expensive), hazelnut, flax, hemp and this oil I found called Total EFA. I'm going for as healthy essential fatty acids as I can find. You have to be brave to do the flax and hemp because it is thick and doesn't taste that great.

But when you start to pull with these heavy hitters, Wow, you can actually feel it doing positive things for the body.

Wanted to check it and give you some updates. There is much coming in as to why they think this is so effective (has to do with Iga and mucuous membranes). Very biological info, extremely logical and interesting.

Cheers, Molly

 

[dood]

Hi Molly,

How are you; It's good to see you posting on this topic again, we seem to have a lot of converts taking up or considering trying this simple method of complementary therapy.

I'm off to the health shop in the morning to look for a new oil to pull with, and I'm hoping they have some coconut oil as your new combination sounds interesting.

Take care and don't be a stranger to this little corner of oil pulling.

Magno.

 

[szbwyoav]

I have been pulling with organic cold-pressed sunflower oil for 2 weeks. So far, I have not had any noticable results.

I generally pull for 15-20 minutes but the oil never turns white.I have a difficult time making it the full 20 minutes because of the volume of oil and saliva in my mouth, but even when Ido, it is not white whenI spit it out.

Am I doing something wrong?

 

[wrsuvmvv]

I would continue to pull a while longer to notice any results, if the oil has not turned white, then you need to pull longer and harder, making sure that the oil is being swished around your mouth and pulled between your teeth.

If you find it hard going for 20 min or more then break it down to something like 4 x 5 min for 1 week and then 2 x 10 min for 1 week and then try the full 20 min.

Depending on the type of oil I have used, I find 20 min more than enough but I have pulled for 40 min before the oil has changed.

 

[SqueesePexSot]

This is an interesting thread, by the way, what exactly are 'unrefined cold pressed oils'? I have Grapeseed Oilin the house (it says on the bottle thats it's ideal for vegetarians), I don't fancy using standard cooking oil, can I useGrapeseed Oilinstead? Do I have to brush my teeth as well as swishing with salted water after OPT, I normally do my teeth last thing at night?

 

[Bret H]

how much of the oil do you put in your mouth?

 

[prikurica]

From what I have read, depending on if it's making you gag when you try, between 1 teaspoon, to 1 tablespoon.