Oil Pulling?

[StarryEyes]

Hi CF'ers

I know this isn't really a singles topic.. but I guess it's a topic that may affect a lot of us.

Have any of you been able to reverse receding gums with oil pulling? I was just doing some research online about it and read some encouraging things.. but have any of you.. or anyone you know.. actually tried it and experienced positive results?

Please PM me with your experiences with oil pulling, or post them here.. thanks!

Any other healthy gum tips are welcome too. God is awesome!! I believe He created our bodies to heal themselves with the proper nutrients, exercise, sleep, etc etc.

 

[Oddish]

What is oil pulling?

 

[Blank123]

never actually heard of it either.

 

[Tink]

Me either. :/

 

[Keri]

Oil pulling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Just googled it. Sounds interesting. I'm all for natural treatments. If you end up doing this, let me know if it works!

 

[Blank123]

I looked it up on google and found this

Oil Pulling, Wonderful Therapy, An Ancient Ayurvedic Method for Great Health

personally I'm kinda skeptic from the fact that he implies that oil pulling can make you live up to 150 years old

 

[Keri]

Another article. Oilpulling Method

 

[Keri]

I looked it up on google and found this

Oil Pulling, Wonderful Therapy, An Ancient Ayurvedic Method for Great Health

personally I'm kinda skeptic from the fact that he implies that oil pulling can make you live up to 150 years old

HAHA. Yeah. I eat coconut oil (the solid version) it's kinda waxy. It's supposed to be really good for you. Never tried oil pulling though.

 

[mina]

I have done it. I didn't keep up with it long enough to notice benefits. It is supposed to be best to do it in the morning and that just didn't work for me.

 

[StarryEyes]

Thanks for the links with an explanation on what it is! Sorry... I guess I left that part out in the OP. :/

Haven't decided if I will try it yet or not. I am all for natural methods as well! I quit using toothpaste over a year ago and use tooth soap instead. Here's a youtube video that was rather helpful!..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV0xkFLk4fg


Still looking for anyone who's had success with oil pulling! Or if you know somebody who has.. Thanks!

 

[Squeakers]

I've heard of oil pulling before. Never actually tried it, but I've heard it works well with some.

ETA: ^ Tooth soap, FTW! I have a yummy peppermint flavor. ...

 

[StarryEyes]

Ok I have no idea why that video posted twice! And this was also supposed to be included with the above post:

Still looking for anyone who's had success with oil pulling! Or if you know somebody who has.. Thanks!

 

[mareereda]

i tried oil pulling briefly. i don't understand the concept. it doesn't sound logical to me that why i stopped doing it.

 

[StarryEyes]

I've heard of oil pulling before. Never actually tried it, but I've heard it works well with some.

ETA: ^ Tooth soap, FTW! I have a yummy peppermint flavor. ...

Thanks for the comment! Do you use the chips or liquid tooth soap?? The place I get mine just recently started making the liquid but I'm still using the chips.

I'm still undecided on oil pulling but thanks for sharing that some benefit from it! As long as I'm convinced it doesn't make things worse I might be more apt to give it a try

 

[StarryEyes]

i tried oil pulling briefly. i don't understand the concept. it doesn't sound logical to me that why i stopped doing it.

Hey Welcome!!!
I've haven't read much as to why it works.. just that its supposed to help. There must be some reason

 

[StarryEyes]

So, I think I'll try it afterall! I went to two grocery stores today.. none of them had sesame oil or sunflower oil. I asked at one if they could order it but they can't. So I have another place to look, and if they don't have it then I'll probably see if my Naturopathic Doc. has it.

 

[StarryEyes]

Went to the first store I tried a few days ago and they put in a request for it since they dont' have it in stock. They're supposed to call when/if it comes in!!!

But for starters... I have some olive oil sitting infront of me!! Haven't tried it just yet.....

Edit: I was only going to do it for 5 min.. but ended up doing it for 22!! While OP'ing, *warning.. this will sound a bit gross!* I got a bit of phlegm in my throat, my hip started hurting (my joints pop a lot..), and my sinus area feels a bit strange. Oh, and there was a little hunk of something in my mouth.. tartar I think, not a tooth Told ya it was kinda gross! But I think I'll keep it up. I used olive oil.

 

[StarryEyes]

Oil pulling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Just googled it. Sounds interesting. I'm all for natural treatments. If you end up doing this, let me know if it works!

My gums are pinker!