Re: Swishing Technigue

Hi,

It seems to work best for some people to work up over time to the recommended 17-20 minutes and that might be a good route for you.

Swishing the oil (I do it pretty gently -- it is not as much about velocity as about sublingual absorption, so make sure it gets under your tongue, in the back of your mouth, etc.) will generate saliva, which can make for a pretty full mouth -- so start with just a tablespoon or two of oil.

Sometimes I make a little cup of oil and swish with a mouthful, spit it out when the oil gets that thinner, watery feeling, and start again -- i.e. a couple of shorter swishes that add up to the 17 minutes. It's effective for me and I like the feeling of the fresher oil.

OP has been great for my nasal passages, and I bet you will notice some improvement with that. One thing: olive oil can temporarily tint the teeth a sort of yellow-green color -- it is the only oil I know of that doesn't contribute to whiter teeth!

Welcome and happy OP'ing...

Laura