GENERAL FEEDBACK

[QUESTION]  08/21/2009: Angjoy from Jackson, Michigan, USA writes: "Oil Pulling and Brain Aneurysm:

[QUESTION]  08/18/2009: Aziz from Istanbul, Turkey writes: "I have two porcelain veneer. can anyone tell me if oil pulling is safe. I might be lost two my porcelain veneer. I want to make oil pulling. But I don t want to lost my porcelain veneer. What can I do?"

[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS]  08/13/2009: Mindy from London, England writes: "I have just started OP and have found that on each occasion (first thing in the morning for 3 mornings now) I couldn't get past the 5 to 6 minute mark of 'swishing' before I would start gagging and have to spit out. What I have noticed is that the oil I'm swishing seems to change - we all know that it needs to thin out and goes white but it's as though the toxins are infusing the oil, taste absolutely vile and thereby make me want to puke. I'm guessing that as I continue with the OP, this will lessen. Has anyone else experienced anything similar.

I should also add that I have horrid allergies which seem to have significantly reduced even from day 1. I also feel alot more engergised in the morning after OP. So I'm definately feeling benefits which is why I'm keen to continue and indeed make this a part of my daily ablutions.

Thank U. Mx"

Oil pulling has become a very peaceful exercise for me. Love it! Thankfuk for the knowledge!"

[QUESTION]  08/06/2009: Jericho from Baltimore, Md writes: "I just finished reading the thread for Oil Pulling and there is new info there which I appreciate. The break down of the effects the different oils has is amazing. But I remember reading a while ago about it on this site and there was also salt water used to clean the mouth and the sinus cavity. I didn't see any mention of it on the site this time, is that not necessary to do now or is that still part of OP?"

[YEA]  07/29/2009: Tibby from New York, NY writes: "Oil Pulling And ACV. Stumbled upon your site searching for skin care products... Anyway spent a few days reading the feedback and decided to try ACV and Oil pulling. Only three days into it but my teeth are whiter from the oil pulling and I have noticed a significant loss of appetite for the ACV. Very interesting, I thought it was all BS lol."

[QUESTION]  07/02/2009: Crystal from Fairfield, Tx writes: "Had seen it suggested to combining 2 different oils, can you mix sunflower and sesame? i love the testimonials on both and would love the benefits of both. or would it be acceptable to use one in the morning and the other at night?

love this site, have directed all those dear to me here, and we are avidly searching your database!!"

[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS]  07/01/2009: Sarah from Hackensack, NJ writes: "Hi, My hubby's been Oil Pulling for the past one week and now his Uveitis seems to be getting worse. He hasn't had this kind of pain in the past 5 years. His eyes look red, inflamed and he is in pain and discomfort. Does Oil Pulling trigger Uveitis flare ups?

We started oil pulling around a week back, I am feeling really good, active and my complexion has also improved but my hubby's facing this problem. Please help."

[QUESTION]  06/30/2009: Dewayne from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma writes: "oil pulling contraindications: curious to know if oil pulling would interfere with a regimen that I'am doing for narrowing of my left descending blood vein in my heart. Now using lecithin, coq10, fish oil, taurine, and a plethora of other natural igredients. since lecithin is basically oil I thought I might be wasting my time. thanks in advance"

[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS]  06/21/2009: Emma from Budapest, Hungary writes: "I've been oil pulling every morning for a couple of weeks and my sinus problems have totally cleared up. However, for the past 4 days, I've had a bloated, painful abdomen. I've eaten nothing out of the ordinary. Could this be an effect of the oil pulling? I swallow a couple of times while I'm doing the pulling, but only from the back of the throat."

[QUESTION]  06/19/2009: DJCue from Elk City, Oklahoma writes: "I have been oil pulling for about 2 days now, because i want my skin and acne to improve! NOw I have a question: I love to drink water do I still have to wait 1 hour after drinking water before I oil pull, or does it really matter?"

When I was younger I was able to bite a piece of thread because my teeth was in great shape, but i got to the place that they began to shake, and i could'nt grit the top and bottom togather, My dentist wanted to extract some of them, i would bite the inside of my jaws and lips when i eat. But now my teeth is getting closer together so much that i am able to bite a thread and chew well without biting my lip and corner of my jaws. Oil Pulling is the bomb. I am going to continue this for the rest of my life. there are othe benifits I have notice and i am glad to find out about this site."

[QUESTION]  06/06/2009: Jcangelcat from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada writes: "Someone just emailed me this site and I am wondering, since I have false teeth, do I keep them in or remove them to do the oil pulling. I would like the softer skin and to fix some of the other minor problems that come with age."

[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS]  05/28/2009: Steveplc from London, UK writes: "I have been oil pulling once a day for 4 months now. I feel on the one hand it is doing marvels. I am a smoker and drink a bottle of wine most evenings, but i feel oil pulling is really giving my lungs a clearout. The first thing as i spit out, is a really good loose cough 9sorry disgusting i know). I never used to cough and i had a tight chest (part anxiety), i think the cough is good as better out than in. As with most on here the teeth are whiter, skin etc. but as i've been doing so long now i am noticing it reaches other part. I have felt a sensation where i used to get stomach ulcers when i am pulling, not pain, just a sensation that tells me its kinf of "massaging, curing" that bit.

On the down side, my thyroids (well i think they are thyroids, just below jaw)and other throat glands are swollen and i have a permanent sore throat and almost feel i've had a cold for 3 months. I realise OP is mucous related so its natural all this mucous areas are sore or swollen. And i've noticed my thyroids during and after pulling are rock hard. They soften a bit after but remain swollen. No pain though, the only pain is sore throat which developed 4 weeks ago and comes and goes. Also getting very gunky eyes everytime i wake up. I thought i may have hay fever, the pollen this year is enormous, i've never had problem with hay fever but they say many this year are getting it who didnt before.

I am going to stop for a few days now just to see what happens. In some cases i've read, if you get a problem with OP, pull through it, keep going. But i just feel a few days off for observation will be good.

You are welcome to email me direct re your comments. Thanks"

[SIDE EFFECTS]  05/27/2009: Helena from Nashville, TN writes: "Help! Has anyone had bad tongue reactions to oil pulling or other types of cleansing? I've been using OP for more than a week, and I have these red, raised, sore bumps on the back of my tongue. Is this cleansing?"

[SIDE EFFECTS]  05/22/2009: Mary from Edgewood, Kentucky writes: "I tried this today - but could not get past the gag reflex - I did not gargle - but merely put in the mouth and swished around the teeth. I gagged - and threw up - any advise?"

[QUESTION]  05/20/2009: DGF from Sedona, AZ writes: "Can anyone tell me if op is safe for veneers?I have only done it twice and it seems it might be loosing the bond of my teeth."

[QUESTION]  05/15/2009: Jim from Atlanta, Georgia writes: "Why is it advised to have an empty stomach prior to oil pulling? What will happen if you do not have an empty stomach before oil pulling?"

05/13/2009: Chelsea from Tulsa, Ok writes: "I have tried oil pulling only 2 times and can't seem to get to place it isn't yellow. Is there any chance it is still helping? I also seem to swallow some...just a little but ick!! Has anyone had this happen and then just seemed to be able to do it right?"

[QUESTION]  05/12/2009: Anna from Philadelphia, PA writes: "After the oil becomes watery as it mixes with saliva (like after 5 min) I get disgusted with it and spit it out taking the fresh oil instead. Do you think twice 5 min. are the same as 10 min. with the same oil? or maybe even better since (I think) fresh oil "pulls" better than the watery mix? What do you think?"

[QUESTION]  05/09/2009: Tom from Minneapolis, Minnesota writes: "Oil Pulling and Joint Replacement: I am very interested in oil pulling, but have a quest regarding my artificial hips. Has anyone had any experience with the effects of oil pulling on those of us who have had joints replaced?"

[YEA]  05/08/2009: Kerry from Ibiza, Spain writes: "As I sit reading this information from the Earthclinic I'm oil pulling! I first started it back in February 09 for a 3 months stint, just pulling oil very first thing in the morning before eating or drinking anything. Apparently this is because the mouth becomes extremely toxicated during the night and the oil is eradicating those toxins. I must say it sounds a gross thing to do but actually love the clean feeling my mouth has afterwards, my first cup of tea tastes better and my teeth have become whiter. I'm doing it to see if it will help reduce my fibroids but I won't find that out until my next scan. Thank you to my friend for passing on this web link this morning because now I can see other natural therapies that could help - yeeha!"

[QUESTION]  05/06/2009: Samothrce from Prophetstown, IL, USA writes: "This is a question regarding swallowing oil when pulling oil:

Is it actually possible to pull the oil and not swallow? I just tried oil pulling for the first time, and found myself having to swallow quite a bit. It could be because I have a sinus infection and there is a lot of drainage in the back of my throat. I didn't want to give up just because of that, so when I felt the urge to swallow, I just tipped my head forward, so the oil was at the front of my mouth. Since I am new to this method, I am a little worried-I don't want to inadvertently make myself more sick. I did read that any swallowed oil will eventually be excreted in waste product, so I am hoping that will be the case in the drop or two that have made it down my throat when I swallowed."

[QUESTION]  04/28/2009: Tara from Oklahoma City, OK writes: "I am interested in trying oil pulling and other remedies that have a detoxing effect, but I am currently breast feeding my infant. Is it safe to try something like this? Or will toxins get into the breast milk? Of all the interesting things I am learning on this site, I have only begun ACV in water once daily."

[SIDE EFFECTS]  04/21/2009: Lee from Rochester, NY writes: "Oil Pulling - just be careful if you have fillings (silver) in your mouth, as the oil pulls that as well. I had these in (4), since I was 7 and 30 years later after pulling, I had to replace 3 of the 4. When it says it pulls ALL TOXINS OUT, they are not kidding."