Thread: OIL PULLING

I'm using organic coconut oil but I'm gonna alternate with some organic sesame oil. The coconut oil has a couple extra benefits (I can't remember what they were off the top of my head right now) but I suggest melting it first. I've been just chewing on it till it melts in my mouth then swish it around for 15 mins or so. The first few seconds are kinda rough while it's still a solid....lol

I've done it for two days now. So far I just feel a very clean feeling in my mouth and on my teeth. And my lips are very moist. I don't think I'll be worrying about chapped lips anytime soon! I'll keep you guys posted on how it's going....

Interesting....please keep us posted on this

Sorry, Frank. You know I love you. But... http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/...ling-your-leg/

Here is a recent article by CBS:

ByRyan JaslowCBS NewsMarch 12, 2014, 5:09 PM

"Oil pulling" used by some to boost oral health: Does it work?

Most nights you might swish mouthwash around your teeth to stave off cavities and gum disease, but some folks are turning to a more slippery solution to gargle: oil.

Oil pulling -- or swishing and gargling oil in the mouth -- has long been used in traditional Indian culture because it was thought to prevent disease and eliminate toxins from the body. As CBS affiliate KHOU in Houston points out, some modern practitioners believe it improves oral health. Proponents claim 20 minutes of gargling oil -- such as sunflower or sesame oil -- may prevent plaque buildup, whiten teeth, treat gum disease and kill bad breath. Some even claim it has health benefits for conditions ranging from arthritis to a hangover, according to KHOU.

The Indian alternative medicine practice Ayurveda claims oil pulling can prevent 30 different diseases by pulling toxins from the mouth that you can spit out. A 2011 study in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine says it has been used extensively as a folk remedy for many years to prevent decay, bad breath, bleeding gums, dryness of throat, cracked lips and for strengthening teeth, gums and the jaw. "Well you know, it can't hurt. There is at least one study that shows it reduces strep bacteria in the mouth," Houston dentist Dr. Wayne Brueggen, told KHOU.

Dr. John C. Comisi, a spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry who practices in Ithaca, N.Y., told CBS News the science behind it makes sense for mouth health. When we eat foods and sugars, he explained, an acidic environment is created in our mouths. This could lower the mouth's pH levels, leading to a rise in bad bacteria that erode tooth enamel, a process that "spirals downward" to result in dental caries, or cavities. Oils are alkaline bases, which means they would neutralize the mouth's pH and drop the acid levels, reducing this bad bacteria and, theoretically, reducing cavity risk. "The reality is if it helps in some capacity reduce the caries risk in a natural format... I can't see it being harmful at this time," Comisi said. But he pointed out there is no hard scientific research to back up the claims. Also, he's unsure how many people are going to swish oil around for 20 minutes then rinse it out thoroughly after. "Many people don't even take the time to effectively brush their teeth for two minutes," he said.

Has anyone had any luck pulling oil?

Here is a link to a recent news video about oil pulling:

shine.yahoo.com/oil-pulling-the-hot-new-health-and-beauty-craze-154626538.html?vp=1

Oil Pulling: The Hot New Health and Beauty Craze

By Shereen Dindar | Shine – 9 hours ago

An age old health and beauty regimen has become the talk of the Internet. This week, the term "Oil Pulling" is trending on social media and on search engines (it's spiking by 1331% on Yahoo). If you've been wondering just what oil pulling is, here's a breakdown.

The term may sound like a very complicated, but all it really involves is swishing oil around in your mouth once a day. The ancient Ayurvedic practice requires you to gargle a teaspoon to a tablespoon of natural, cold-pressed oil in your mouth for 20 minutes. Most people prefer to use coconut oil because of the taste. Once you are done, you spit out the oil and brush your teeth, reports Style Caster. It is believed that the oil absorbs toxins and bacteria in the mouth, preventing them from being absorbed into the body. The practice is best done daily in the morning when the mouth is said to have the most bacteria. It is important that you do not swallow the oil as it carries bacteria, and it is recommended that you spit the oil into the garbage, as it might clog your sink drain.

Many who have tried the practice swear by it. Proponents say it can improve gum disease, toothaches, headaches, acne, eczema, sleep issues, hangovers, allergies and ulcers. Not to mention help heal cuts, whiten teeth and improve nails. That's a tall order!

Whether oil pulling really helps all those ailments is another story.

So far, anecdotal evidence is all we have to go on. The scientific evidence supporting the practice is lacking, as no credible long-term studies examining its presumed health and beauty benefits have been conducted to date.

It's worth nothing that Deepak Chopra, an alternative medicine guru, endorses the practice in his 2001 book Perfect Health.

Oil pulling was brought to the west in 1992 by Dr. F. Karach who claimed the practice could help with heart disease, digestive troubles and hormonal disorders.