http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss Oil Pulling Cures on Earth Clinic, Your Source for Natural Remedies! Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:27:21 EDT en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=SUNFLOWER_40076 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss1 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:49:46 EDT [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Derbychick77 from Mayfield, Ky, Usa writes: "I started my OP about 1 1/2 months ago. I started with Sesame Oil but found that Sunflower Oil worked just as well. I was able to eliminate the terribly sinus infection I had developed back in December which is why I started OP. I have also noticed that my teeth are much whiter and my gums are healthier. I also started implementing ACV in hopes that would lower my blood pressure (which it did)and help me lose weight. However, I am now experiencing extreme tiredness that will not go away. I have thought about implementing Rhodiola into my regimen but I really don't know. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated:)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=SESAME_39955 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss2 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:31:43 EST [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] San from Delhi, India writes: "I started OPing 3 weeks back. Within 3 days of oil pulling with sesame oil I had severe reactions as in my Blood Pressure dropped considerably, had a feeling of extreme fatigue and felt some pain in my chest. I took it as healing crisis and thought of continuing with OPing but because of lowering of BP i had to stop it. Within a week i was recovered of the symptoms and felt comparatively fresh and energetic. Now, since last 5 days I have started OPing again with saseme oil I can notice whiter teeth, but now I have started gaining weight. Believe it or not in last 4 days I have gained around 2 kgs. I am sure its because of OPing as my entire lifestyle is same as before. Has anyone else experienced this side effect?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=SESAME_39909 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss3 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:11:53 EST [YEA] Atul from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India writes: "Hi, I'd like to provide some background info first. My grandmother died at 90, all her teeth were intact and she never visited a dentist in her life. My father at 65, one tooth had to be removed otherwise no dental work. Both of them rubbed a mixture of mustard (rapeseed) oil and white rock salt on their gums. Besides this like all hygenic Indians they rinsed their mouth after every meal. This meant the the tiny bits and pieces at breakfast seldom rotted till night. I on the other hand have had severe problems with teeth and gums. I took to the grandmas recipe, but found my gums were feeling inflammed so I stopped it. I tried OP using sesame oil and have found that it does not irritate my gums. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=COCONUT_39933 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss4 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:24:48 EST [SIDE EFFECTS] a374246@aol.com from Los Angeles, California writes: "I have been oil pulling for a month. Started with sesame oil, than sunflower oil. It reduced my appetite. Yesterday I purchased Coconut oil. The results were unpleasant. I think I am allergic. My eyes puffed. My head felt dizzy. Nausea, and disorient. I used one tablespoon, with each oil. I did not experience discomfort with the other oils I used. Has anyone else felt this way with VCO?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=RF_39941 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss5 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:34:46 EST [QUESTION] Mama from London, Ontario writes: "Hello oil pullers! Does anyone know why we need an empty tummy for pulling? I have terrible dark circles under my eyes and people are always asking me if I feel okay - because I look so sick. They really bother me, and I'm sure the lack of sleep I suffer from isn't helping. I would like to do it 3 times a day but have trouble finding my tummy empty that often. There's usually some sort of something in there (raw honey, molasses, or green drinks of some sort, not necessarily food per say but something. Any tips are welcome, Thanks Mama " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=SUNFLOWER_39890 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss6 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:02:02 EST [QUESTION] Caramella from Totnes, Devon, Uk writes: "Hi! I've tried oil pulling twice now with EVOO and have noticed a few positive results already (better skin, whiter teeth, lips not so dry and a generally slightly "lubricated" feeling - but didn't much like the taste of olive oil. I went and found some organic cold-pressed sunflower oil (Took a while as no supermarkets sell it cold pressed and they don't state whether it's refined or not - eventually found it in a small health food shop) but to my annoyance I got it back and found it was unrefined - aarg! I thought the preferred oil was cold pressed and refined? Would it be better to get normal sunflower cooking oil from the supermarket? confused! help! xx" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=SESAME_39842 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss7 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:58:29 EST Dconrad from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Us writes: "I just started the oil pulling on Sunday using sesame oil, I pull for 20 minutes but it is still yellow not white. What am I doing wrong?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=SUNFLOWER_39792 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss8 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:00:36 EST [YEA] Manjeet Singh from Singapore writes: "Oil Pulling - Sunflower Oil I began my Oil Puling on Dec 12th, just short of three months ago. The main reason why I started was not because I had any major problem though there were some minor issues which I did not place much importance on and frankly was not looking at to seeing any change. What I really interested to see a change in was in my Belly Spare Tyre, which has seen none thus far. However, I am very happy to report that I have seen positive changes that have taken place in me. First of all, I used to have cracked heels together with very very dry soles with very poor elasticity; so poor that if I was to step on an uneven surface, I would have tears in my soles which would take quite some time in healing and in the process of which I suffered in pain. Today I am very happy to say that I have absolutely NO cracked heels; my heels are perfectly smooth and my soles though there are very tine traces of dryness are also clear and with the elasticity back in order. Can they be better - definitely yes as, though smooth, there is still some dryness but I neither have to scrub my heels to make them smooth or suffer from tears in my soles. Secondly, still on my feet...for the past three decades (since 1980) I have suffered from atheletes feet i.e. rotting between the little fingers of the feet. It was so bad that it had got to be fungal in nature with deep rooted infection. Nothing helped me...Raw Honey was my best assistant but it was only while and as long as I applied it that I was relieved. When I left it, the problem returned again and my feet would stink because the flesh between the fingers was rotting and at times it was pain bad. For the past three months since I started OP, I have not used Honey or any other antiseptic or antifungal and I am very happy to say that my feet have stopped smelling or rotting. However, I have to say that the problem is not 100% solved for though the total effected area had reduced by almost 60-70%, some whiteness still shows especially when I remove my shoes after a full days work. But my feet definitely DO NOT smell nor hurt any more. Thirdly, I had a few head sores on my head (I am a practicing Sikh and my religion requires me to maintain unshorn hair which I have had for the past 65 years). The problem was not a serious one but at times when I perspired more than normal, it would get very itchy. Once again, though not absolutely solved, this third problem is also in good state of control at about 50% improvement. Fourthly, I noticed that my tongue was definitely cleaner with the whiteness getting less and less as the days went by. Just to experiment, I stopped brushing my teeth for two weeks and I was very pleasantly surp[rised to note that my mouth did not have any offensive odour and nor was there any build-up of plaque on my teeth. However, I gave it up and restarted brushing my teeth as i noticed some inflamation at my gums. I plan to give it another try soon as I want to stop using floride filled toothpastes. This all for now...I can't thank Earth Clinic enough. I hope to return to report further as I see changes. For now, could someone please tell me where to get Coconut Oil in Singapore/Malaysia and also what do the initials MSM refer to! Thank You. Manjeet " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=OLIVE_39712 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss9 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:30:11 EST [SIDE EFFECTS] Claudia Gelli Larsson from Höör, Skania, Sweden writes: "Hi, am hoping you can help me. Started oil pulling with extra virgin olive oil - and, horror of horrors one of my very old silver fillings fell out. I have not had a cavity in years; I do however, still have silver fillings in some teeth. Should I still continue oil pulling? Or possibly wait until I replace my silver fillings? This may take me some time as the procedure is quite expensive. Can anyone advise me? Is it perhaps the EVOO usage? Should i use sesame oil instead (as prescribed in Ayurvedic medicine)? HELP!! THANX SO MUCH FOR YOUR WONDERFUL WEBSITE.." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=SESAME_39692 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss10 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:50:35 EST [YEA] Sue from Orangevale, Ca writes: "Sesame Seed Oil pulling cured my leukemia and sinus infection Sesame Seed Oil pulling with 5 drops of Oregano oil in a tablespoon. From reading info from your web site I started Oil Pulling about two months ago. I had a severe cronic sinus infection for nine months. Leukemia set in my sinus. I had severe nose bleeds every day. I had almost immediate results from oil pulling. They first day I did not have to take the 800 mil ibpropens that I had been taking for nine months. I had 3 different nasal surgeries for the sinus infection to continue with all the nose bleeds. When I had done Oil Pulling for about 1 week the nose bleeds went away. At first I did not know if it was the prayers that was being made or the blood transfusions that I had, but when I quit the oil pulling it all came back. Now I do oil pulling for 15 minutes the first thing every morning. The sinus infection went away. My blood count is now back to normal. I think the oil pulling is a miracle. I know it is pulling something because by the end of the fifteen minutes the oil gets very bitter. Thank you for your web site and information. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=SUNFLOWER_39610 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss11 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:02:54 EST [SIDE EFFECTS] Beth from Dublin, Ireland writes: "I have just started to use sunflower oil, (only twice, so far, for less than 5 minutes) I have had 1 side effect so far (diarrhea)...I'm also taking antibiotic, at the moment for a gum infection. Should I carry on with the OP while taking the antibiotic and should I keep using the sunflower oil, or change to a different oil? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=RF_39510 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss12 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:16:58 EST Bellaw from Basking Ridge, Nj, Usa writes: "I have been OP for awhile now and I feel great. I was talking to a friend about it. He mentioned that it might not be a good idea to OP if you have mercury fillings in your mouth. Can the Metal get in your body if you OP? I had these 2 fillings since a little girl. I am 42 and I was thinking about taking them out, but not sure. Can you help?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=PEANUT_39451 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss13 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:24:26 EST Maria from Clarkesville, Georgia, Usa writes: "Hi there, I used to use triple refined sunflower oil to oil pull with outstanding results for about 2 years. I recently moved to the US and couldn't find sunflower oil at the grocery store so I tried triple refined Peanut oil instead. I read one of the posts that said that peanut oil was dangerous since mold often grows on the peanuts that are used to make the oil. Is this true? I must say the quality of the peanut oil is really good and it has a clean, neutral taste. Also, I quit oil pulling for about 3 months last year and all the symptoms of my ailments like stiff joints, yellow stained teets etc, returned 10 times more intense than before. So, just remember, once you start oil pulling, there is no turning back! Kind regards, Maria " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=RF_39212 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss14 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:01:19 EST [SIDE EFFECTS] Cheryl from Yakima, Wa Usa writes: "I tried oil pulling for the first time with two teaspoons of olive oil and lasted only 4 to 5 minutes before the thought of swishing oil and spit around in my mouth made me gag and puke. I there anything that can be done about this?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=SUNFLOWER_38979 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss15 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:01:55 EST Zare from Laval, Quebec, Canada writes: "Hello everyone !! I'd like to start off by saying, what an amazing site !! I'm 23 years old and in good health except for the fact that I get seizures sometimes. I am curently taking dilantin for this. I actually just started Oil Pulling today. I don't quite know if I'm doing it ok, but from evryone's explanation, sounds like I'm on the right track. I am actually using pure Sunflower oil purchased at my local grocery store. Doesn't say what type of pressed it is but I'm still looking to see what this oil can do. I swished with 1 Tsp for about 20 minutes, rinsed, brushed my teeth. I was wondering, is it ok to do this only at night? Or do I really have to do it in the morning? Thanks !!! And again, amazing site, learning a lot !! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=RF_38930 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss16 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:56:04 EST Tahiti from Monroeville, Pa, United States Of America writes: "Has anyone ever tried oil-pulling all day? Can it be harmful for you? I would like to try it to see what happens, but don't want to put myself in any danger. Any feedback will be appreciated. Thanks!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=MOT_38853 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss17 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:04:55 EST [NAY] Eveline from Toronto, Canada writes: "I have been oil pulling for about a year now, switching oils between sunflower, olive, grapeseed. Sometimes it's only about which oil is at a better price. I was quite dismayed to see my dentist this week to find I have an infection in the gum around one tooth. There is a gapping there larger than they like and she said there is some pus in there. She also said that I have less plaque than most people. I would hope that is from using my special toothbrush that I bought last year that is supposed to zap the plague . But this infection thing has me really bothered. I would think that with my religious o/ping there shouldn't even be a remote possibility of this happening. I have been following another famous health practitioners advice and spitting the oil every 4 mins. He feels that keeping the oil in longer will allow the toxins to reabsorb. But reading all the testimonials here and seeing that most everyone pulls with the same Tbs. of oil for 15 - 20 mins. I think I might change that practice. Having been out of work now for 3 months anything that will help save money is a bonus. Using 3 - 4 Tbs. a day makes a bottle of oil go rather quickly. On an unrelated note, I have been working with a Naturopath to deal with stagnant blood in my system. Not with much success yet but it's been hard to see the Naturopath consistently lately. There are indications on my tongue of liver stagnation. I desperately want to clear that up and since having a very stressful two months moving my aging parents into a seniors home I have had a relapse with very bad pain in both knees (seems to happen whenever I work too hard lifting and schlepping boxes as in a move). They hurt standing from sitting, going down stairs, and when I walk it just feels like the knees are not connected properly and are wobbling all over the place, like a broken marionette. Long walks make it worse. I have tried castor oil packs, take D, E, Omega 3's, ACV, bentoninte clay, drink a green drink every morning with aloe juice, eat lots of raw. I have a suspicion I need to get back off wheat products. I was doing really well on an alkaline diet before Christmas and avoiding wheat but since Christmas have been off the regime there. Mostly I would wish to have the success many people write about. They oil pull for some weeks and now everything seems cured. As I said, I was shocked and dismayed to find this infection in my mouth. I told the dentist I would work on this and see her again in 3 months. They, of course, wanted to do costly laser repair including freezing etc. I like to have as few "procedures" as possible. But about 2 years ago I lost a back tooth to infection. The dentist was amazed that I wasn't sick from how bad it was when she went in there to extract it. So I was happy to have that out and thought I was on my way to full health. Now another area has got an infection. I just don't get it. Thanks for any helpful hints. I love this website and have recommended it to many people. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=SESAME_38855 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss18 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:21:27 EST Joyce from Joelton, Tn writes: "After diving into EC again and seeing so many OPing with sesame oil and their reports of different things improved with this little old oil, I went to plant database looking for sesame. Wow, now I am going to have to get myself some of this stuff and see what it does with hypertension. It has a lot more than the chemicals I am going to mention (most of the B complex vitamins, iodine, etc) but I only wrote down the ones in larger parts per million (ppm). I am leaving the ECers to search the chemicals to see what they can do, but at least 3 of these chemicals includes anti-alopecic (anti-baldness or anti-hair loss). Chemical parts per million alanine 5,510 - 24,802 alpha-linolenic acid 3,760 - 3,945 alpha-tocopherol 22 - 24 arachidic acid 1,312 - 6,910 arginine 15,800 - 34,930 aspartic acid 9,890 - 23,795 beta carotene ppm not given calcium 800 - 12,638 choline 1,320 glutamic acid 24,760 - 51,927 glycine 5,890 - l9,918 guaiacol 8,000 hexadeconoic acid 2,880 histidine 3,050 - 7,112 inositol 740 isoleucine 4,430 - 22,586 linoleic acid 123,656 - 278,784 lysine 2,890 - 8,729 magnesium 3,052 - 4,082 methionine 3,120 - 9,413 myristic acid 328 - 1,728 oleic acid 114,800 - 284,544 palmitic acid 25,584 - 54,144 phenylalanine 5,710 - 9,863 phosphorus 5,000 - 8,898 proline 8,100 - 14,277 serine 6,150 - 13,751 stearic acid 11,808 - 32,832 threonine 7,360 - 12,396 tryptophan 2,010 - 4,969 tyrosine 4,220 - 11,818 valine 5,490 - 15,527 zinc 24 - 102 Wow, wonder how the witch doctors, shamen, cooks, etc. came up with using this little seed before we had chemists to tell us what was in them???? At least now we know why the pharmaceutical companys, medical field, and other scientists went out collecting home remedies from all of the above, don't we???? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=OLIVE_38728 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss19 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:29:27 EST Donald from Radcliff, Kentucky writes: "After discovering your site, I decided to try the oil pulling (could only find cold pressed olive oil). Started Feb 4. Will monitor and send results. Also started apple cider treatment for blood pressure. I have found that after the oil pulling and rinse, drinking the apple cider cleans and freshens my mouth" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=OLIVE_38520 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss20 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:58:43 EST [YEA] Camille from Houston, Tx writes: "Hi! Oil Pulling with extra virgin olive oil cured the congestion in my chest and helped me breathe easier! I was having trouble breathing when I wake up in the morning. I could not take a satisfyingly deep breath- my chest was too congested (I am a smoker, hopefully a non-smoker soon). I read about oil pulling and tried it this morning. I used olive oil this time but I am going to pick up coconut oil later today. I swished a tablespoon of evoo for 15 minutes. As I swished, I felt the congestion in my chest breaking up. After spitting out the evoo into the toilet, i was able to cough up some unwanted phlem, thus allowing me to breathe!!! I am going to keep oil pulling!! THANKS EARTHCLINIC!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=SUNFLOWER_38428 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss21 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:23:04 EST [SIDE EFFECTS] Kana from Hong Kong writes: "I have been suffering from Periodontitis with red gums, lose teeth, for a very long time. After visiting this site, quite accidently, I learnt about Oil Pulling. I started doing it with Sunflower oil back in Dec late year (2009) after I had deep cleaning etc done. Initially, I saw remarkable improvement in the conditions but now the conditions on my upper teeth and gum seems to be getting worse- at least that's what I feel. Upper teeth and gum were the most infected all these years anyway. I was told that Oil Pulling may be considered to be working if the conditions become worse. Does it mean that Oil Pulling is actually working for me? Please could someone give me your honest feedback?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=SUNFLOWER_38398 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss22 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:10:37 EST [YEA] Lia from London, England writes: "I have started oil-pulling with sunflower oil one week ago for gum problems. It is a chronic condition so will report later on progress with that. But I can say that after one week my skin feels and looks clearer, cleaner, younger. Also I notice much less sinus congestion after an initial aggravation, as expected, getting worse before getting better. So far so good." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=SUNFLOWER_38205 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss23 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:13:48 EST Shabina from Uk writes: "Hi i have been using sunflower oil, but i have had no results, i use it every morning, i am using the cooking sunflower oil am i using the wrong oil?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=RF_38215 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss24 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:54:36 EST Kwinans from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Usa writes: "Do you do this rinsing procedure before or after the OP? Sounds good, I just don't know when to do it :)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/oil_pulling.html&name=SUNFLOWER_38124 /Remedies/oil_pulling10.rss25 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:24:21 EST [YEA] Absaruddin Qazi from Karachi, Sind, Pakistan writes: "I am 63 years old. I had problem with my teeth for years. About ten years before I had fillings in four or five cavities. About a year ago again there was problem of receding of gums, and gingivitis. More over one of Right side Third Molar ( Wisdom tooth) was getting loose and paining like any thing. Situation became so bad that I was not able to drink plain water without screaming. The dentist advised me use special tooth paste and mouth wash for sensitive teeth. Then I started gargling with Neem water. Some how problem came under control. Then I searched Earth clinic and found oil pulling therapy for mouth problems. I started with Sunflower oil a table full early morning. It was amazing, within a few days every thing started settle down. I am not sure the gums receding is fully cured, but there is no more pain, no Hot and cold feeling problem and the good thing is the loosen wisdom tooth is not so loose any more. I am very comfortably eating all types of food chapatis, meat, rice hot and cold beverages. Now all my family members are doing oil pulling regularly. Most of my relatives and friends have started and getting benefit of this therapy. Thanks to Earth clinic. "