GENERAL FEEDBACK

[QUESTION]  04/14/2009: Marie from Nevada writes: "Hi. I have 3 questions. 1) I use hormone gum (to regulate my cycles). Does the OP affect the hormones? 2) Does gum count as food when waiting 4 hours after eating and can you eat the gum directly after or before OP? 3) When you do OP morning and night, at night do you need to drink water (cause I don't want to have to get up after going to bed)? Thanks!"

04/13/2009: Veronica from Welsh, Louisiana/USA writes: "Will my old fillings really fall out if I do the OP? Really? Geeze I really wanted to try this. I really need it."

[QUESTION]  03/30/2009: Melissa from Troy, MI writes: "Hi- Can someone tell me what Ted recommends to detox with before you oil pull??? Thank you"

[QUESTION]  03/22/2009: Rev T from Calgary, Canada writes: "Ok, love the sound of this OP, but had a double massive heart attack at 40 and just want to make sure that this is not going to cause artery clogging problems. Does anyone have any medical #'s to be sure that it doesn't cause high colesterol?? Thanks! Looking forward to starting, just don't want to drop dead doing it."

[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS]  03/15/2009: Mira from Toronto, Canada writes: "I have been oil pulling for over 3 weeks now. But I also started another detox program that is well known for metal detox. I have been doing my oil pulling religiously 20 minutes everyday but have less consistent with the other detox. I also took wheatgrass frozen shots a few times...they are in very small portions.

I had some good results already: my facial pores are smaller and I can use my wisedom tooth that used to be painful. It is much less painful and I can bite with it.

Now, I caught the flu and I am sick for the 4th day. I have to say I was able to work and go out but all my body hurts even closing my eyes hurts. Since the flu, I take a mix of oregano oil and black cumin oil and put it into my nostrils. I also take a teaspoon of black cumin oil that I drink. I keep using one shot of wheatgrass juice and I stopped oil pulling only for a day. I think different remedies are helping as I really don't feel the horrible sinus pain I usually feel when I have a good or a flu but I feel soo tired.

My question is: do you think I absorbed some of the bacteria I was pulling out of my body without knowing? Or is it a second effect before gaining a better energy and seeing the benefits of oil pulling?

Also, should I not do my detox for heavy metal (I bought it before I heard about oil pulling) with the oil pulling? These detox products are going to expire if I stop them and I don't like stopping oil pulling because I love it!"

03/14/2009: Gladys from Golden, BC Canada writes: "I would reccomend to spit in the garbage instead of the sink or toilet. Oil will plug up your plumbing or septic. I haven't tried the oil pulling yet I just found out about it today, I will start as soon as I have an empty stomach! It sounds amazing!"

[YEA]  03/04/2009: Liz from Fairfield, CT writes: "It's day two of my oil pulling. The first shot, I felt my sinuses start to drain down my throat while doing it! This after a 10 day round of antibiotics that did not work!I was just AMAZED! As a bonus: my teeth felt like glass...as if I had just had a professional cleaning! I'm waiting for the fountain of youth thing to kick in. It was also not as unpleasant as I had imagined. I did it on my commute, then spit in the parking lot! That will give 'em something to speculate about at the water cooler! Tee-Hee!"

[QUESTION]  02/24/2009: Hike from Northridge, Ca writes: "What is the reason to do the pull with an empty stomach?"

[QUESTION]  02/21/2009: Jimmy from Pinehurst, TX writes: "I just started oil pulling. The first day I did it worked out great. However, I have now done it a second time, and I kept needing to swallow. However, the rule is not to swallow, but it was like my body was making this a forced issue. Any advice on how to prevent it while I'm oil pulling?"

[QUESTION]  02/21/2009: Sheri from Akron, USA writes: "Will Argan oil work for oil pulling? Also is it safe to do oil pulling when you are in the middle of a cold or severe sinus issue?"

02/21/2009: Jan from Cleveland, Ohio writes: "I just began oil-pulling a few days ago and have been reading the posts, but I haven't seen anything about migraines. Has anyone had any relief from migraines?"

[QUESTION]  02/10/2009: Franklin from San Francisco, CA writes: "I just found out about oil pulling and want to give it a try. I am 26 male, in pretty good shape, but always have sinus issues (stuffy nose, allergies, etc). I also have pretty bad teeth due to genetics. I don't really have cavities, it's more problems that you can't see with my teeth, not aesthetic. In the past 4 years I have had 3 root canals, 2 chipped teeth, 4 impacted wisdom teeth taken out, 2 fillings, and I just had alodermic gum grafts done on the 2 upper 'k9' teeth. i brush and floss regularly, my family just has a bad rap when it comes to teeth, so I am hoping this helps. My question is that since I have just had this surgery for my receeding gums, which is still healing (there are still stitches in), will oil pulling mess with the surgery? What the surgery is, is gum tissue from a cadaver, fused with blood tissue of my own and then stitched to me and my existing gums pulled over. Will the OP make my body reject this tissue? Should I wait til it is completely healed before OP? Should I OP at all? Sorry for the long confusing post, hope somebody can help me out...Thanks"

02/09/2009: M from St Louis, MO writes: "EC, Could you include with the basic instructions on oil pulling Ted's suggestion to detox for two weeks before beginning the oil pulling process? I think he recommended using 1 tablespoon ACV with 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, stir well, add 1/2 to 1 cup of water and drink one or two times a day for two weeks; OR, take 2 tablespoons of lemon juice plus 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in 1/2 glass of water taken two times a day. The alkalization tends to remove toxins if done for at least two weeks. Then on the second or third week they can start oil pulling. This regimen is supposed to greatly reduce the Herksheimer effect of getting worse before you get better. It seems like many people are just starting out with the oil pulling first and wanting to quit because they didn't prepare properly and are suffering from the Herksheimer effect."

[QUESTION]  02/08/2009: Deb from Libby, MT, USA writes: "My mom has suffered for years from chronic sinus infections that I suspect is also the cause of her headaches and back molar pain. I've been reading the posts on oil pulling and think I might suggest this treatment to her, but it doesn't really explain how to do it, for how long?, should she ease into it, etc. She also has some arthritis so I want to tell her that pain from that may flare up after starting into a regimen. Is that correct?"

[QUESTION]  02/07/2009: Cindy from Ch,WI. USA writes: "i have started oil pulling every morning for 2 weeks now. i just came across information from ted on the oral detox remedies he suggested, now i am concerned about "enamel degredation" can you tell me what he is referring to and if i should be concerned?thank you cindy"

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  02/05/2009: Sonia from Charlotte, NC writes: "Hi, I have been oil pulling for 10 days now since my dentist told me some of pockets are 6. I do see it removed some plaque in just few days from 1 tooth. My teeth are little bit whiter too. I do see benefits and will continue this. But i have a question...can i start it after my deep cleaning next day? I don't feel like stopping oil pulling even for a day. :-)"

[YEA]  01/25/2009: Deborah from Denison, TX writes: "I have been oil pulling for several years and I have noticed the longer I pull the oil and even do it multiple times has great results. If I feel congested in my chest or head when I pull longer say 15-20 minutes then I can feel toxins and mucus being pulled from my nose and chest. It literally tickles my throat and nose when it pulls the junk out of me. I have spit up some awful looking green globs that are very thick and dense. So while one minute you might see some results when you pull for longer you will pull deep into your body for toxins and disease. i can really tell when I miss my daily oil pulling sessions. My nose becomes stuffy and my chest feels congested. When I first started it only took one pull to get results but as I kept doing it I would not feel as if it was working so I then started doing it 2 to 3 times before breakfast and I feel 100 percent better. I also change my oil type every month so that I don't build a resistance to it. I prefer sunflower oil that I purchased at Krogers and Virgin coconut oil that I purchased in the Wal-Mart pharmacy. I have SL, RA and a multiple of health diagnoses. But I feel as if I am cured because of the oil pulling and ACV tonics."

Hope this helps. I have not come across this info on the site yet, so sorry if this is a repeat somewhere."

[YEA]  01/23/2009: Albert from Montclair, NJ,USA writes: "Hello, I was as skeptical as anyone else about the claims of OP but figured I'd give it a try since it's a natural "remedy" and not expensive. This is the first month of OP and I ahve already seen some changes. I swish a tablespoon with refined Sunflower oil for 20 minutes every morning and thouroughly rinse and wash my teeth and gums with olive oil soap. At first it took some getting used but now it comes as second nature... First I had a dull pain in my right foot. As soon as I took my first step out of bed and put some weight on it, there it was a reminder of the pain... I no longer have that pain in the foot.. would say I noticed the pain was gone about 2eeksd ago. I had bleeding gums everytime I brushed my teeth and after a month of OP, my gums are pink and healthy. For two weeks now, I have not used the medication my dermatologist prescribed for the rosea rash I have on my face and the redness has almost cleared up... with continued use I anticipate the redness to be gone in a month or two. My best advise is to have patience. this is something that will not work overnight but keep at it and you might see some real benefit. I know I have."

[QUESTION]  01/22/2009: Leanne from Atlanta, GA writes: "Just wondering if it's okay to try OP during pregnancy. I'm very interested to see if it could help the nausea."

[QUESTION]  01/16/2009: Lucas from Santa Rosa, CA / USA writes: "I am just starting (today) with the OP remedy and have just one concern: I cannot go the whole 15 minutes without having to spit out some of the oil/saliva mixture in my mouth. The misture had become milky at about the 7 minute point.

This does not surprise me as I have been told by my dental hygienist that I tend to produce more than usual amounts of saliva.

After spitting 2 times (at about 10 minutes into the treatment) I decided to add some fresh oil as I sensed that the original oil had become so diluted with saliva that there was hardly any left. I pulled this for another 8 minutes and then spit everything out (it was milky again).

Any suggestions? Thanks, Lucas "

[QUESTION]  01/16/2009: Lucas from Santa Rosa, CA / USA writes: "I am just starting (today) with the OP remedy and have just one concern: I cannot go the whole 15 minutes without having to spit out some of the oil/saliva mixture in my mouth. The misture had become milky at about the 7 minute point.

This does not surprise me as I have been told by my dental hygienist that I tend to produce more than usual amounts of saliva.

After spitting 2 times (at about 10 minutes into the treatment) I decided to add some fresh oil as I sensed that the original oil had become so diluted with saliva that there was hardly any left. I pulled this for another 8 minutes and then spit everything out (it was milky again).

Any suggestions? Thanks, Lucas "

[QUESTION]  01/13/2009: Renate from Parrish, FL, USA writes: "I have been OP for about a month in am for 20 minutes. My gums and pockets are better! Many 3s are now 2s and gums are not bleeding during the cleaning. I also have been doing ACV for Acid Reflux and Molasses for anti-aging (I am 56) and general well being. The ACV gave me burning tongue and very burning throat. I did the BS remedy and now do the EC receipe of 2 TBL ACV, 1 TBL Molasses in hot water w/1/8 tsp of BS. I add the turmeric and cayenne pepper as well.

My liver enzymes are elevated for the 1st time ever and the doctor seemed concerned and I have to retest in 3 weeks. I read in one of Ted's comments that some of the oil in OP settles in the liver. Has any one experienced elevated liver levels or heard of this? Not sure if Ted's comment is a bad thing or not. Thank you EC for this site and to all that contribute."

01/04/2009: Sandy from Bangalore, India writes: "Hi, it will be very useful if the oil pulling feedback page can be split up based on the type of oil used. For eg, 1 page for OP with coconut oil, 1 page for OP with sesame oil, 1 page for OP with sunflower oil, and so on. This is because various oils help with various ailments. It will be immensely helpful to know which oil we should use in OP to cure which ailment. Thanks!"