SUNFLOWER OIL

[YEA]  02/04/2010: 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."

01/31/2010: 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?"

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."

So far I am happy with my pulling and will report back as I see further changes."

[YEA]  10/15/2009: Susan from New Haven, Ct, USA writes: "When I first tried oil pulling last year, I gagged, found it disgusting and vowed never to do it again. But I started reading about it again recently and thought it might be worth another try. I knew I couldn't do a tablespoon, so I've been using a teaspoon of organic, refined Sunflower oil 2 or 3 times a day. This is much more doable for me and I'm not gagging, but I can only swish for 6 or 7 minutes at a time - nowhere near the 20 minutes that's recommended. The oil does, however, turn white, so maybe my body is just very toxic.

From day 1 of this regimin, it has completely curbed my appetite! And I have lost 8 lbs in the first week! I also seem to be sleeping more deeply. It used to be that eating was a visual thing for me, having nothing to do with whether or not I was hungry. Now, after a week of oil pulling, when I see food, I don't crave it and then have to eat something. My appetite now seems to be actually connected to my stomach and if my stomach is settled and calm with a feeling of being taken care of (I don't know how else to describe it), I'm not interested in eating. This is nothing short of miraculous. And I'm so grateful."

[SIDE EFFECTS]  08/27/2009: José from Lugo, Spain writes: "My wife and me have been OP for 3 weeks with first presure unrefined sunflower oil (once a day - 1 spoon 15 cm3 for 20 minutes). Results: gum inflamation, teeth sore, spontaneous gum bleeding, palatal ache. We've changed oil 5 days ago. My wife now is using sesame oil and I've started with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Bleeding & sores have disappeared and it seems been working OK. Had anybody suffered this effects with sunflower oil?

Thanks for this site!"

08/25/2009: Hannah from Madison, Wi writes: "Hello, Many users have stressed the use of Unrefined oil. Dr. Karach stresses the use of refined oil. I began oil pulling 4 days ago with 1 Tblsp, once a day, for 20 minutes. I've been using refined, organic, expeller pressed sunflower oil. Should I be using unrefined? The conflicting info has left me confused and worried that I'm doing something wrong. Any info/advice on oil type specifics will be greatly appreciated. Thanks."

08/18/2009: Ahulani from Little River, Ca, USA writes: "I used 1 Tbs sunflower oil for 15 minutes yesterday morning for an abscessed tooth and by evening I could eat, although there was some discomfort still (I hadn't been able to close my mouth in the morning it was so painful.) By this morning the pain was almost gone and is now completely gone!!! And, in addition, some brown spots on my hand are fading. I am really amazed and will continue to see how else I benefit. Oddly (or not depending on how you see it) I picked out sesame oil to begin the treatment and the salesperson while talking to me and showing me some other things, "accidently" replaced the sesame with the sunflower. So, I am going with this gift!"

[SIDE EFFECTS]  07/31/2009: Rose from Austin, TX writes: "My mother tried op about two weeks ago using sunflower oil. She has had health problems for many years. She experienced a side effect. Her mouth became extremly dry, I mean no saliva in her mouth. She also had problems with abnormal heart beats. She now has to take B12 shots. And is taking pills for her heart. Did anyone else have this experience."

[YEA]  07/30/2009: Patricia from Montreal, Quebec, Canada writes: "I use sunflower oil to do the OP. What I hope for is a healthy mouth and solid teeth. I am 77 years old. I haven't had trouble with rocking molars since I started OP. The best success I've had is regular bowel movements, at times more than once or twice a day."

[YEA]  07/29/2009: SophieNam from Geneva, Switzerland writes: "I have to be honest I thought there was no way something like this could work. I was definately skeptical but to be honest my health has been so poor the last few years I had nothing to lose. It works. I am on day three of oil pulling with 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil and already there is a marked difference in my health. I have been having two get up at least twice per night to go to the bathroom for over ten years, these last two nights I've slept right through and I don't even have any urgency to go when I get up these last few days. Although I do have to say I do have enormous bags under my eyes that I don't usually have.. that seems to be odd seeing as I'm sleeping a million times better but I'm going to keep going and see how things pan out. I'll update and let you know if there are any other improvements as I suffer from chronic candida also and am hoping this will help it. thanks for this website.. it's great!"

[YEA]  07/24/2009: feeling.better from Vancouver, British Columbia CANADA writes: "I also wanted to comment on oil pulling. I also started oil pulling just over 2 weeks ago, for 20 minutes every morning with sunflower oil. I started doing it because my teeth have been terribly sensitive lately. I've had problems with them being sensitive for about a year now. Special toothpastes helped at first, but only for a couple months. My teeth were getting progressively worse all the time. Whenever I ate or drank anything they'd start to throb, even if the temperature of the food or drink wasn't hot or cold. 3 weeks ago I was about at my breaking point. I was at school and my teeth were throbbing so bad I was in tears. The next morning or the morning after I started oil pulling. I noticed a difference within two days, and within 3 days my tooth sensitivity was 100% gone! Not only that, my teeth feel stronger that they've felt for about 3 years. I'm only 23 years old, but I've always felt like my teeth have been weak, and I've always had cavities. They feel strong and healthy now, and I can eat any cold or hot food without any sensitivity now! This is amazing! I'm so thankful that I found this website and I'm looking forward to seeing more positive, possibly unexpected results with the oil pulling in the future! I would advise anyone with issues in their mouth to start oil pulling asap! It works!"

No idea, not sure what to do?
Please advice."

[YEA]  07/13/2009: splatt07 from Denver, Co writes: "I began oil pulling about a week ago. I also began a general detox at the same time using 2 TBS of APC and 1/4 tsp. of baking soda in 1/2 glass of spring water. I am using organic sunflower oil for the OP. I first noticed that my constant allergys and sinus problems abated almost immediately, also my osteo arthritis is much better. Oh, by the way, my cracked heels aren't cracked anymore ! In this dry weather I haven't been able to get rid of them in months!"

[YEA]  06/25/2009: Nos from Maroubra from Sydney, Australia writes: "Its been over 2 months since I started O'ping but approx 6 weeks since I commenced using ___Sunflower oil and 3 weeks since I have brushed my teeth straight after rinsing my mouth with warm water. The soreness and swelling around the knuckle of my arthritic finger has just about disappeared. I tested this last w'end by not O'ping for two days and the soreness returned by Monday morning - 3 days of O'ping later, its gone again. The key for me I think has been using the ___ oil and a good brushing straight after the rinse (not 1/2 hr later after breakfast). Additionally, like so many others, I have noticed my gums looking much healthier."

[SIDE EFFECTS]  06/02/2009: Deer from Kaitaia, NZ writes: "Hi,

I have been doing oil pulling about three weeks or so using organic sunflower oil. In the last few days I have noticed my teeth changing for the worse. The bottoms of my top front 4-6 teeth look opaque, as though the white/yellow is being either drained out or the minerals pulled out. I think it is going on in the tooth not on it. It does not appear to be "staining", more like "draining the inside of my teeth. Needless to say, I am ceasing this treatment. However, I need to know if you have Heard of such an outcome? Is it reversible? What is it?

Thanks,

Deer"

[SIDE EFFECTS]  05/18/2009: Anonymous from Charlotte, NC writes: "I started pulling organic sunflower oil a couple days ago. I read up on it and I realize there will be some side effects. My main goal is to detox my body and get any polutants out of my body. I used to smoke so I wanted to see if I could get my body cleaned up a bit more. So far I'm a little dizzy and feel like my sinuses are spitting out a lot of muck. I take it as a good sign but wanted to see if anyone could let me know how long this will last. It's kind of hard to concentrate at this point."

[SIDE EFFECTS]  05/11/2009: Nos from Maroubra, Sydney writes: "I started it 3 weeks ago using sunflower oil - no problems with it as i would take a swig from the bottle just before jumping into the shower. After 2 weeks I noticed nothing - so then purchased a better 'cold-pressed' brand of sunflower and have been pulling this for a week now, 1st thing in the morning for about 15-20 mins. I now notice a constant mild headache as mentioned by others but as yet no positive improvement signs especially for my arthritic finger. I will continue for say another two weeks and note the results, if any."

[YEA]  04/03/2009: Joseph from Lancaster, PA writes: "i have been using the oil pulling method on and off for and like many here i feel my sinus clearing after few minutes. i used the sunflower oil .also if anyone knows what my problem is. i'm a baker for 9 years now and i use flour in making donuts. i'm thinking that the flour may be in my lungs cause i have trouble clearing my throat for sometime half hour or more i'll have to constantly clear throat to get phlem out .. any ideas would be very helpful and remedies. if someone knows my condition then i can get a cure fron earthclinics . thanks in advance joe"

[YEA]  03/24/2009: Helen from Orillia, Ontario writes: "Oil pulling with sunflower oil cured my toothache.

I had such a bad toothache. The pain was unbearable. I called my dentist and was told that the earliest appointment I could have was in two weeks! Yikes! In desperation I found the oil pulling remedy and decided to try it. I put about 1/2 a tablespoon of ordinary sunflower oil in my mouth and the relief was instantaneous. I swished it around in my mouth for about 15 minutes. As soon as I spit it out the pain came back, but not as intense. I used the oil swishing again and did it fairly often for a couple of days until the pain disappeared. After that I did it about twice a day.

When I finally went to my dentist, I fully expected her to discover a cavity or an abscessed tooth in the making, but, incredibly she found nothing. And believe me, she poked and prodded like there was no tomorrow!

That happened about a year ago. I recently went for another checkup and again my teeth were fine. I still do the oil pulling occasionally, because sometimes I just don't have time, but it sure is a cure for toothache!"

[YEA]  03/10/2009: MaryEllen from Loveland, Ohio, USA writes: "I started the OP'g around 2 years ago and because of my scientific curiosity I experimented with all oils. My conclusion is that the author of the therapy is correct. Sunflower seed or Sesame seed oils are optimal. I'm sure I also read (of the author) that the oil(s) indigenous to the person is the best choice for success. Therefore, Sunflower seed oil is my oil of choice.

The most profound experience I had with OP'g was following a period of several weeks when I failed to allow the time for the daily therapy, I awoke one morning with a painful tooth, a molar. It appeared to be abcessed. I began to swish with the oil and in about 2 minutes exactly I felt an extreme tickle in my throat; a signal to cough! I was able to get near enough the commode to dump that oil without spewing it undesireably on the surfaces of the bathroom. For the next 15 minutes I expelled mucous as I gagged and coughed. The abcess apparently cured in that short time!

I brush my teeth and tongue 3 times and rinse with CS or water with Ox-E drops following each OP therapy.

I would like to know why it is suggested to OPg only on an empty stomach. I have done it all times of day and have not noticed a difference.

The Ox-E drops mentioned above have been very effective with my husband's systemic staph infection and a secondary yeast infection. Also it could be responsible for curing leaky gut. The one I am using is Nzymes Ox-E-drops which has a pH of 13.

I LOVE this thread,
MaryEllen"

[YEA]  02/21/2009: Barb from Union, NJ writes: "I started OP first thing in the morning with Sunflower Oil for 12 to 15 minutes about 6 weeks ago because of a recurring gum infection from a gum flap that catches food though I did miss two days a week when away from home. It did the trick, nipping another infection in the bud that started during one of those 2 day lapses before it became inflamed and painful.

Ironically I started OP a couple of weeks before my quarterly blood cholesterol profile which was shockingly lower than it has been in spite of being on Lipitor for years! For the first time in my adult life, total cholesterol dropped below 190 (down 30 points) and LDL below 100 (down 25 points), making me a huge believer in OP. I don't intend to change the Sunflower oil to another unless those numbers go back upwards in a future profile.

Additionally, my teeth are whiter without wearing away enamel, postmenopausal hot flushes have decreased in frequency and intensity, and my morning coffee afterward OP is delicious LOL"

[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS]  02/06/2009: Lolo from Paris, France writes: "Oil pulling with sunflower oil for sinus infection: So I've been suffering from an incredibly long case of sinusitis, accompanied by what appeared to be a staph infection in my nose and a boil on my face. The sinus infection got significantly worse after two rounds of antibiotics that did not work, so I of course started looking toward alternative methods of healing. I've tried all of them here on earthclinic, but the one that seemed to bring about the most violent reaction from my body is the oil pulling. Wednesday I swished the oil around in my mouth for 20 minutes, spit out all the white stuff and went about my business. That evening I started to have heart palpitations and a slight worsening of some aches and pains I had been having already (certainly due to some of the detox methods suggested here). But on Thursday morning... OH MY GOD!!! I felt like I was going to DIE. My body hurt all over, I could barely breath at times, I spent most of the day in bed, I was crying, coughing up everything possible. I called a doctor who examined me. He took my blood pressure -- it had dropped significantly, which explained the shivers and dizziness. Nevertheless, he told me there was nothing wrong with me and said I should calm down. As the night went on, I started to feel a bit better, but couldn't wait to go to sleep to wake up to a new day. Amazingly, I slept great and woke up feeling 150% better. I sustained that feeling for the entire day -- first time since the beginning of my infection. I'm still sick, but I feel much better today and finally believe that I might be on the road to recovery. I don't know if this was just a coincidence, but it seems pretty unlikely. Anyway, I'm a firm believer in OP now! Thanks earthclinic for your amazing site! Excellent health to you all!"

[QUESTION]  02/03/2009: Shabz from UK writes: "hi just wanted to know whether i am doing oil pulling right or not. could plz someone give me advice. i have been doing it for 2 weeks now. firstly i measure 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil then i swish it around my mouth for 10 to 15 minutes after that i rinse my mouth out with water and then brush my teeth. after that i drink 2 glasses of water. am i doing it right?"