i am alternating between safflower and sunflower. the sunflower has one drop of oregano oil per tablespoon added. i usually do the sunflower first and then do two more pulls in a row with safflower. after the third pull, my mouth is clean and i usually just rinse with distilled water and thats good.

i am going to add olive oil into the mix and see if my stiff neck is relieved. it is really a sign i need a liver flush, which is coming as soon as i go to the apple cider festival this weekend.

my mouth has never been healthier. my nostrils are as clear as when i was a kid. i love this therapy and it is a permanent part of my lifestyle now.

Hey Molly - here are my answers:

Q: What kind of oil are you using?
A: SAFFLOWER and SUNFLOWER. Remember I accidentally bought the safflower thinking it was sunflower? That's what I get for not taking my post-it note in the store! (chuckling!). So now I alternate.

Q: How often and for how long?
A: At least 5 days a week and for 20 minutes on the nose.


Q:Have you noticed any changes in your physiology or dental health? Good and bad please.
A: Why YES! I have noticed that teeth are whiter and gums are stronger. Also, I noticed that stomach no longer burns and much less GERD. I am assuming that it's helping clean out my sinuses, hence, not draining down to my stomach and helping with my digestive trac. Less coughing.


Q: Did you change your oil at anytime, and why? (I know, you are not a car)
A: See question numero uno (number 1). My next flavor will be sesame.


Q: Did you turn anyone onto Oil Pulling, and what do they think?
A: As a matter of fact, I just did yesterday. I stopped in to see my holistic skin care specialist, who is incredibly organic\holistic (the chick should go on tour with all her knowledge!), and told her about oil pulling so another convert on the way. I gave her the curezone.com address and the oilpulling.com address to read about it. Her eyes lit up when I was explaining it and trust me when I say she will spread this info like wildfire!


Q: Do any of you participate in other forums spreading the Oil Pulling word, and would you like company?
A: I have mentioned it on the other forums in Curezone.com but not on other forums outside. If there are other forums to spread the word then please advise.

Your "oily" Pal,

North Coast Man

What kind of oil are you using?

Sunflower oil with 3 - 4 drops of oregano oil

How often and for how long?

Once a day for 20 minutes (I miss a day or more when out of town, but this is rare)

Have you noticed any changes in your physiology or dental health? Good and bad please.

Much whiter teeth. No more oral aches and pains, sores etc. Improved oral tissue health, including what appears to be gums growing back where they were once receding. resolved minor headache and nasal congestion (from pollution where I live) almost immediately. Hard to say about actual other physical changes because I do so many other things for my health, but skin is much healthier including bottoms of feet... but then I go barefoot or sandals now as much as possible and do the cold shower thing (thanks trapper and barefoot).

Did you change your oil at anytime, and why? (I know, you are not a car)

Yes, I started with Sesame and it seemed too strong for me, so I switched and never went back... well I have used olive oil a time or two.

Did you turn anyone onto Oil Pulling, and what do they think?

My wife... she was inconsistent and rarely pulled (she has not done it for the last few weeks and I do not know why) more than 5 minutes, but flipped out her dentist and hygenist on a visit where her pockets had improved dramatically... I did get her to give up conventional tooth paste and this may have helped some as well.

Do any of you participate in other forums spreading the Oil Pulling word, and would you like company?

I have mentioned it to individuals where appropriate to their health concerns, but cannot remember which forums it has been in... I do not track time and place very well.

grz

Hi Molly:

I use coconut oil. I love Tropical Traditions.

I do it (oil pulling) 2-4 times a day while I am on the computer at home. Although now I am doing The Master Cleanse so I am not pulling. Been pulling about five months.

The only changes I have noticed is that my teeth are smooth when I rub my tongue across, my sensitivities have disappeared, and my teeth don't stain (although they haven't gotten whiter yet, I think, I should have taken a picture).

I tried organic (expensive and cheap) olive oil. I am not crazy about the smell. I think that is from doing so many liver flushes. Also, the sesame oil it terrific, but I can't get organic here (on a military base in Japan), so I shy away from it.

I have told a few people; I don't know if they have tried it.

I look at alot of other forums, but have never suggested it. Never seemed to answer and question being asked as far as I could personnally respond to.

Aloha

What kind of oil are you using?

Olive oil. Switched to safflower for about a week and noticed I lost many of my oil pulling benefits so am back on the olive.

How often and for how long?

Twice a day, usually about 15 min in the morning and a bit longer when I get home. When I am feeling ill I will swish as many short pulls as I need to to feel better. One day I yanked a headache right out of my head. Very cool.

Have you noticed any changes in your physiology or dental health? Good and bad please.

The teeth the first day, easily lightened about three shades. Probably a couple more since then. I noticed when I switched to safflower they seemed to get duller but brightened right up when I went back to the olive. Gums, teeth, tongue all cleaner and fresher.

Had a carpal tunnel situation going on in my arm, gone in two days and never to return! This had been bothering me for almost a year and had been so painful I had to sleep with my arm elevated. Interestingly, the first day I sat down at the computer while swishing and touched my mouse the oil immediately went THIN. Second day, same thing when I started to use the mouse. After that the huge rope running from elbow to wrist was completely gone.

My back is better, my aches and pains in knees, feet - all gone. Huge improvement noticed after exercising, no more suffering from soreness and stiffness. If I do get sore I pull while stretching the affected area and it is gone.

Maybe most important to the health changes I have noticed is a hormonal one. Two weeks after I started pulling I noticed my menstrual cycle (which had been getting symptomatic of pre-menopause) changed. It had been getting heavy, some clotting and lasting 7 days. Also, it was beginning to get painful. Wild yam helped with some of this, but when I started pulling I quit using it entirely. Well, the cycle lasted 5 days, was not painful, no cramping and less heavy. My past one was like I had ten years ago - 28 days to the dot, 5 days long, absolutely NO bloating beforehand, very normal, no pain or clotting. I posted this in the gynecological forum because after doing some curious reading as to the why of this I found out that excess estrogen (the cause of many women's disorders including cysts, fibroids, etc) gets trapped in the liver. By pulling oil the bile flow has increased and this has helped rid my body of the excess estrogen - this I think is probably more important than any of the other health changes I have noted because it well could be staving off God only knows how many chronic health problems for me in the future.

Lastly, the emotional sense of well being and happiness has been greatly increased. This could be an estrogen thing as well, but part of it I know is just that I FEEL so darned good. Pulling is also a great stress reliever, I can't tell you how many days I come home after traffic almost grinding my teeth to have it washed away in the first five minutes of pulling.

Skin glowing and soft, eyes clearer, face looks younger and glowing - this is definitely one protocol I will continue for life!

Did you turn anyone onto Oil Pulling, and what do they think?

One of my office mates has been doing it for over a month. An instructor from a class I took and my chiropractor (my back health was a big testimonial and got him interested. He barely had anything to adjust after three months and I normally go every 6 weeks!)

Do any of you participate in other forums spreading the Oil Pulling word, and would you like company?

I have mentioned it in the gynelogical forum and probably one or two others. I find people are willing to try it because it is so inexpensive compared to many other detox methods.

Sorry this is so long, but for me the benefits are many and exciting!

Started pulling a few months ago. I think I use sesame, (I'm not home to double-check!)

After reading all of the olive oil testimonials I think I'll try that next.

I add about 4 drops of oregano oil as well and swish for about 20 minutes every morning. I follow up with Spry mouth rinse and then brush with Spry toothpaste. Mmmm! Super smooth teeth.

It seems like the only benefit I've received is clean teeth. And if that's all I ever get out of it, it's worth it!!

*What kind of oil are you using?

olive oil (organic, cold pressed) with two drops of tea tree oil

*How often and for how long?

once a day upon waking -- for the full 20 minutes.

*Have you noticed any changes in your physiology or dental health? Good and bad please.

I've only been doing it for just over a week or so, but the benefit I was seeking was IMMEDIATE!
The Very First time I OP'd, my problem was gone!
This problem started about a month ago, after my last Liver Flush (i've done like 20) in which i produced no stones. Instead I woke up the morning after my mouth all horribly gunky and weird, and not only that but I had a LUMP (cyst?) under my tongue. I was all freaked out by that, and gargled with "tooth and gum" (from healmarketplace) for literally HOURS until it went away. but then a few days later it reappeared. I did the same thing and it disappeared. But then it would reappear like every other day after that, which was really annoying and worrying to say the least.

Then finally one day i get this stubborn lump, and no amount of gargling with "tooth and gum" would get rid of it!! At this time I was already thinking about doing the OP for a few days, but had not really worked out what type of oil to get. But then I read someone's advice to start with WHATEVER I had, and did my first OP there and then with olive oil. And lo and behold, the lump was all but gone!

Since then I've been doing the OP faithfully every morning, and the lump has not returned!
Not only that, but when I had the lump, I developped the habit of examining UNDER MY TONGUE (something people don't often do) and noticed all sorts of swellings and other weirdness goign on there, apart from that definite lump that I could feel... Well, since starting the OP, I'm finding that my "under tongue" is looking much healthier overall, much cleaner, pinker, and smoother!

I've only been doing it for a short time, but I definitely seem to have more energy and my mouth feels SO FRESH at ALL TIMES it's really marvelous.

*Did you change your oil at anytime, and why? (I know, you are not a car)

Perhaps I will try sesame oil later just out of curiosity, but so far the olive oil-teatree oil mixture seems to be working fine for me.

*Did you turn anyone onto Oil Pulling, and what do they think?

Trying to get mom to do it at the moment. She is traveling at the moment and promises to start doing it when she gets home.

*Do any of you participate in other forums spreading the Oil Pulling word, and would you like company?

I only frequent curezone -- also, when I meet people in physical life, i'm always directing them to curezone :p !!

What kind of oil are you using?

I have tried sunflower but use sesame now because I use sesame for my daily self massage. Just easier to use the one product.

How often and for how long?

Daily. I was swishing for 20 minutes and then learned from Andreas Moritz that short 3-5 minutes are best so you don't reabsorb the toxins, ...then I read here, you should pull till it gets thin or you are wasting the oil. Being the frugal one I am, that made since to me. I set the timer for 20 minutes, but spit it out when it gets thin. I am tempted to try olive oil, but like some of the others, Liver Flushes have turned me off to the taste of olive oil!

Have you noticed any changes in your physiology or dental health? Good and bad please.

My teeth and mouth feel much cleaner as a result of oil pulling. I think my gums, which were receding, have improved. I have done so much to improve my health in the last nine months that it is hard to pinpoint what the improvement was due to. I never was in bad health, but had put on extra weight and was battling depression. I have just turned 50 and look and feel better than I have in 20 years.

Did you change your oil at anytime, and why? (I know, you are not a car)

I have only tried the sunflower and sesame because that is what the oilpull.com protocol called for.

Did you turn anyone onto Oil Pulling, and what do they think?

I have shared oil pulling with everyone who will listen. My parents jumped right on the bandwagon and are spreading the word. My niece and her husband have recently started and are excited about it.

Do any of you participate in other forums spreading the Oil Pulling word, and would you like company?

I learned about OP in the Master Cleanse Forum . I don't spend much time on other forums, but come back here periodically to keep inspired.

PS. I'm editing my original post. After writing this I kept reading posts, and came to the one from Just D about her experience with olive oil. I just tried it for the first time. I am very excited about her results and am going to switch to olive oil for the next week or so to give it a try. The taste is not pleasant to me, but I learn to love what loves me, and will give it a fair try. Thank you Just D for your informative post!

Greetings from Texas where we are finally getting some relief from the scorching temperatures!

Here's mine:

What kind of oil are you using?

Sunflower with oregano oil. I have used a drop of tea tree oil also but I didn't notice any outstanding difference in adding tea tree oil. I only did it once, however so I should probably add it more often and then I could have more to base an opinion on.

How often and for how long?

Every morning for usually about 15 minutes. Sometimes I have to give it up sooner - the gag reflex kicks in and I consider that it is my body's way of telling me it's time.

Have you noticed any changes in your physiology or dental health? Good and bad please.

My lips are a lot more moist. I haven't seen any change in the color of my teeth. My gums appear to have quit receding but I haven't noticed any evidence of them re-growing. My heels are not as dry. It may be the act of pulling that is doing it but my the skin on my face is firmer. When I added the oregano oil, it cleaned out my sinuses big time. The best part of oil pulling is how I feel. I am energized and I have a more positive outlook. I don't get as crazy during the 45 minute, start-and-go commute that I face every work day and I laugh alot more at the d.j.s on the talk radio station that I listen to.


Did you change your oil at anytime, and why? (I know, you are not a car)

LOL, Molly you are too funny. I did my first pull with olive oil because that was all that I had. I bought some safflower oil and then switched to sunflower oil when my mother gave me some. I switched so sunflower oil because so many people on this forum were recommending it at that time. I think that I am going to switch it up and see what happens. Go back to olive oil, then coconut oil, then back to safflower oil. Reading Just D's post about switching it up put the idea in my head. I LOVE this forum! So many helpful people with so much good advice.

Did you turn anyone onto Oil Pulling, and what do they think?

I turned my mother on to it and she turned my sister on. I thought that my mother was going to think that I had really lost it when I told her about this. I should have had more faith in her because she has always had naturopathic outlook on healing. It makes sense to her.

Do any of you participate in other forums spreading the Oil Pulling word, and would you like company?

I am all over the place on these forums. There have been a couple of times that I could have turned someone on another forum onto this one but Molly, you have beaten me to it, lol. You're all over the place, too! Trapper, I see you all over the place, too. Sometimes if I see either of y'all on a forum, I'll check it out because y'all are there. From reading some of y'all's post, we seem to have the same mind-set.

Let's keep this rolling!

Hello!

What kind of oil?
Usually sunflower, but I'm looking to experiment. I just tried a bottle of walnut oil, liked the taste, seemed to work fine.

How often and for how long?
Generally morning and night, 20 min. each time. Just finished a Master Cleanse, and am breaking today, so I have not done it much the last two weeks. I missed it!

Changes in physiology and dental:
Mostly I've noticed that my mouth is cleaner - also gave up flouride toothpaste after I started OP'ing. So far, it seems my allergies and asthma have improved, but it has also been the season where they are usually not as bad, so I'm still waiting to figure that out for sure.

Change of oil?
I got the walnut oil on impulse when I went to get sunflower oil. I have sunflower to use next, then will probably try something else again. I seem to have trouble finding the right oils to use. For example every sesame oil I've found has been "toasted." I'll keep looking, tho.

Turn on anyone else to oil pulling?
Not yet. I've mentioned it a few times, but so far no one had seemed keen on trying it. I don't like to be pushy. I can wait for people to come around.

Other forums?
On Curezone I'm on several forums. Not sure if I've brought up oil pulling or not. I'm sure I have, at least once or twice. I'm happy to spread the word if the topic comes up or if someone sounds like they could use it!

Hi Everyone.

As a result of this forum I have been oil pulling since 1 August.
I use Sunflower oil.
Once per day.
I have been very happy with the results. Healthier gums is the most evident so far.
I have lost one filling though I don't know that this was the result of oil pulling.
I feel like my mouth is much cleaner overall.

I have started my children on the pulling as well. They are skeptical, but willing to give it a go.

Neomia