If you have never heard of oil pulling, you are about to get really skeptical of me. But just follow along.
What is Oil Pulling?
Oil pulling is basically using oil as mouthwash and swishing. The most ancient forms (it’s a very, very old practice) use sesame oil. However, I don’t like the taste. I use coconut oil. Get a good quality oil. Find it here.
It is recommended to oil pull when you first wake up. Before brushing your teeth, before coffee, before water and on an empty stomach. I have found 2 reasons to oil pull on an empty stomach:
- Because it makes most people nauseous to do it after eating
- Your mouth produces digestive enzymes after you eat. Oil pulling removes those enzymes. BUT……your stomach also produces digestive enzymes. So as long as you aren’t oil pulling every time after you eat, it’s not going to be a problem.
It’s not horrible if you don’t oil pull on an empty stomach, just highly recommended.
- Get a spoonful of coconut oil and swish for up to 10-20 minutes. I aim for the 10-15 minute mark.
- Spit out in the trash. Very important not to spit down the sink (it will clog your drain). Also very important not to swallow the oil. It will be very toxic.
- After 10-20 minutes, spit in the trash, rinse with water, then swish with warm salt water (regular table salt will do). The salt water helps with any irritations caused from the oil pulling. I actually really like the salt water after oil pulling, it’s very soothing.
- Repeat as often as you want. I oil pull 2-3 times a week.
It is fine if you have to spit out your oil and get a new spoonful during your oil pulling session. I cannot do the full 10-15 minutes on one spoonful. I have to spit it out about every 4-6 minutes and get a new spoonful. It’s just a gag reflex I can’t get past. And I push through this reflex because I see great results.
Oil Pulling Benefits
Results I have experienced:
- Reduced bloating/water weight. When I first started this, I did do it daily for about 3 weeks. By the end of the first week, my husband asked me if I was loosing weight.
- Clear skin. When I go a full week without oil pulling, my face breaks out. Every time.
- A lot less tooth and gum sensitivity. This is GREAT for gum health. So if you have any gum disease, cavities, or oral health problems in general, give this a try.
- More hydrated. I feel more hydrated. Less thirsty. Even in this hot Texas summer.
- Whiter teeth.
- Great hangover cure.
That’s what I have experienced.
Crazy, right?!?! I’ve seen great results. Good luck with it!
Upgrade Your Oil Pulling With Essential Oils
For an added oral health boost, add essential oils to your oil pulling routine. I only use Young Living essential oils (find out why here). I see added benefits when I add these oils to my coconut oil. My personal favorites are lemon or thieves. There are more essential oils that are great for oral health. These are some of the most popular and effective oils.
- Lemon: Whitens teeth
- Peppermint: Freshens breath and fights gingivitis
- Thieves: Great for oral health; attacks bleeding gums, gingivitis, and oral infections
- Frankincense: Eases mouth discomfort and supports gum health
- Melaleuca Alternifolia: Also known as tea tree; Attacks gingivitis and canker sores
- Oregano: Oral infection control
Add 1 drop of essential oil of your choice to your coconut oil. If the taste is too strong, you can dilute it. Add 1-3 drops of essential oil to 3-6 tablespoons of coconut oil. Store in a small glass container and use as needed.
After I oil pull, I drink my morning detox drink.
Need more proof & info?? Here’s a recommended reading list:
- Oil Pulling 101 by Mix Wellness
- Got Plaque? by The Nourished Life
- Oil Pulling by Oh Lardy
- Oil Pulling: A How to Guide by 20 Something Allergies
- How I Stopped Morning Sickness by Oil Pulling by Green Thickies
- Oil Pulling by Thrive Style
- Oil Pulling by Loula Natural
- How I’m Healing Cavities Without Dentistry by The Paleo Mama
- Does Oil Pulling Work by Our Small Hours
- Detox While Breastfeeding by Eat Naked
- Effective Ways to Improve Oral Health Naturally by Yogi Mami
Sources:
“It will be toxic because you are pulling toxins out of your body. It is a crazy detox that works”
NOPE. And then you follow that up by saying you can’t explain the science behind it. It’s not because you’re not a scientist; it’s because there is no science behind it.
It works for me and I have talked to many other people that have seen results. You don’t have to try it….
I’d love to try this. I have a question about the Coconut oil I recently purchased. I put it in the cabinet and over the following few days, it turned to liquid. Is that normal? I bought it to add to my dogs food, to help him with dry skin.
Awesome idea for your dogs! Love it. Let me know if it helps their skin.
Yep! Coconut oil changes consistency based on the temperature. Currently, mine is liquid also. I keep a container in my bathroom cabinet and in my kitchen pantry. Both are liquid. In the winter they are solid. It’s usually solid in the store even in the summer because store temperatures are usually colder than your pantry. If you want it to be solid, you can keep it in the fridge. I actually prefer liquid because it’s easier to spoon out what I need.
This. Claiming that swishing oil in your mouth will help with AIDS and every other ailment known to man is batpoop crazy.
Anecdotes are not evidence. But, I did this twice a day for about a month and I did notice that my teeth got a little whiter. Just kidding, not even that happened.
I am just sharing my anecdotes. It works for me. And I have talked to many people it works for. Sorry you don’t see results. I do.
I read about the benefits of oil pulling after going to the dentist and being diagnosed with a number of cavities he could have ONLY came up with if it were some kind of scam… but I do have one or two dark spots on my teeth. I decided I didn’t want to have to rely on a dentist and that oil pulling can help heal cavities. I have read that many people get results as well. I tried it for 30 days straight and it did make my mouth feel super awesome (cures morning breath!) but aside from that I personally haven’t noticed any results. This doesn’t mean it doesn’t work, some people may just be more sensitive to results or it can take a while.
Regardless, I think it’s great to spread the word that there may be alternatives to mouth, tooth and body health. I still oil pull a few times a week as well. Thanks for sharing!
Oops, I didn’t just “decide oil pulling healed cavities” hahaha I did a lot of research and it made enough sense to give it a shot 🙂
Thanks for sharing your experience!!
My coconut oil is solid in my pantry, are you using just the oil straight or do you think it would be as effective to dissolve it in a small amount of warm water?
I LOVE oil pulling! We haven’t been doing it regularly since we moved and we need to….my kid’s breath is DISgusting no matter what and oil pulling helps! I love how it makes me feel but I understand I shouldn’t oil pull while pregnant because it is so detoxifying. I need to look into it to make sure. 😉
Coconut oil changes consistency with the temperature. Mine is solid now, also. It will melt very quickly in your mouth. No need to melt it first.
My son was adopted, so no oil pulling while pregnant here. Personally, I would oil pull during pregnancy and think it is safe because I already do it. I wouldn’t start it while pregnant. Anya from La Healthy Living oil pulled while pregnant. She said she is happy to answer any questions on it. http://www.lahealthyliving.com/1/post/2013/01/coconut-oil-for-your-dental-health.html. Margaret from Eat Naked Now also wrote about it here http://www.eatnakednow.com/eatnaked/2013/08/28/detox-while-breastfeeding/
my interests are officially peaked. My have to give this a shot!
Jessica @ http://www.sparklesandglue.com
how much do you put in your mouth?
A spoonful. You just need enough to be able to swish.
Cosign! As someone who has worked in public health (as a researcher in long term health conditions) I can tell you that THIS WILL HAVE NO EFFECT ON ANY OF THE NAMED CONDITIONS WHATSOEVER! (caps for emphasis). Your body is NOT naturally ”toxic” and in need of ”cleansing”. It does that under its own power. These kinds of practices are hocus pocus spoon bending weirdness. It is irresponsible to be promoting these kinds of therapies via your blog.
Just to be clear: I didn’t work for a pharmaceutical, I worked for a government health organisation whose mission is to reduce the incidence of long term health conditions via public education in regards to healthy eating, exercise and proactive health action.
I’m a firm believer that coconut oil is one heck of a natural remedy for many many ailments…in animals and humans. I suffer from keratosis pilaris, a bumpy acne like condition on my arms. Coconut oil clears this up within 3 days and enables me to wear tank tops with confidence in blistering hot Texas. Thank heavens! LOL I’ve been oil pulling for a month now, 2-3 times a week and I’ve noticed some changes I’m quite happy with. I’ve lost 6 pounds without adding any extra time to my workouts. My face is clear any my skin feels moisturized ( But I do use it as lotion after a shower) and my gums and teeth are a lot healthier feeling and looking. I support the use of coconut oil as a natural remedy and it’s science is backed by Dr. Oz….who I have a ton more respect for than anyone who works for the government! I support a regular diet, exercise and healthy living agenda, but you can’t knock the benefits of coconut oil because it doesn’t fit into what your job says you can teach.
Thank you for sharing your story! I’m so happy you are seeing great results (although not surprised!). I’m in Texas, too & can’t imagine not being able to wear tank tops ;-0 You’re doing great!!!!
Oil pulling will not cure allergies. If someone follows your advice and has a fatal anaphylactic reaction which occurs in under 3 minutes, will you be responsible?
Dr. Oz is a quack.
Right. Please provide information about these amazing people that have had their AIDS, cancer, diabetes, and polio helped by oil pulling. The only legitimate issue on your list that oil could help would be cracked heels- and believe me, I burst out laughing when I saw this on your list wedged in among chronic and serious diseases and medical concerns- and that’s by rubbing the oil on your feet, not by swishing it around in your mouth.
I have been oil pulling for a few years now. It is AMAZING! Everyone experiences different results and it all depends on the quality of oil you use and how often. I oil pull every day…sometimes multiple times throughout the day. I think I’m addicted. Lol
Glad to see that you are seeing/feeling results! There IS a science behind it….those that are skeptical can google and find so much information on it!
Thanks for sharing your experience! I’m glad you see great results from it. I think I’m addicted, too!!
Actually you see better results in skin conditions by changing what you put into your body rather than what you put on it. Oil pulling allows the body to absorb the nutrients of the coconut oil whilst also drawing out impurities. It helps to rebalance the body by helping to support the bacterial environment. Especially in the mouth- which is paramount. I think it is a great article and personally have seen many benefits from oil pulling. I certainly don’t need scientific research to help me make my decisions especially if something is natural, immune and nutrient boosting, cheap, easy and effective. However there is plenty of research out there to corroborate the claims in this post- I just dont need to be spoon fed I can go look if I am interested.
Thanks for your input! I agree with you. My skin is healthier than ever!!
And we all know the government doesn’t lie. *said with sarcasm, in case you didn’t know*
Actually, our body is full of toxins. If our body could get rid of toxins naturally, there wouldn’t be diseases and disorders.
Why does there always have to be party poopers that rain on other people’s parades? If you don’t like something, don’t try it. There is NOTHING harmful in putting a little oil in your mouth and swishing it around. Nothing!
Thanks for your input Sherry!
I think you forgot to read the part where it says can “help” with allergies, not cure allergies. Also, as someone who works in the dental field, coconut oil can help heal the gums. People with aids often have sore, swollen, red gums due to their disease-it’s entirely possible that coconut oil could HELP relieve this problem, not cure their condition. And quit attacking the writer for sharing information. There’s nothing wrong with searching for holistic ways to heal the body. Would you attack a doctor for prescribing a medication with ungodly side affects (as is done everyday!)? No, you wouldn’t.
Thank you for your input! Those are excellent points. Thanks so much
Ok so I’m super skeptical of this oil pulling and I keep hearing out it everywhere! But I’m willing to try it out. Do you know if there are any studies that back up the health claims associated with it? Great post!
That’s a very popular & normal reaction to oil pulling! Unfortunately, there’s not a lot of scientific evidence (as is the case with a lot of alternative & holistic remedies). Here is the official oil pulling site: http://oilpulling.com/ That site has sections on science, research, newspaper articles, and more testimonials. Sorry I can’t provide more info for you. Hope this helps.
I agree with Sherry….if the Govt medical person Dr. M is a skeptic, then why are you on this site. Please don’t be a party pooper, allow those of us who feel holistic care is better for us to do it without your negative snarky input (I’m saying this nicely too by the way) I started oil pulling on Saturday….so I’ve only done it for two days. I can say, my stomach wasn’t as bloated today. I will continue to do this daily and I can see where it can become addictive:-) Thank you Crunchy Moose for your wonderful information on oil pulling. God bless you.
Thanks for your input & kindness! I am so glad that you are seeing results!!
Hospitals medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Preventable. As high as 400,000 deaths a year, according to a new study in the Journal of Patient Safety. Maybe more time should be spent making sure the right amount of toxic, overpriced drugs are being administered than worrying about someone oil pulling. In 2009 a study published in the Indian Journal of Dental Research reported that, “oil pulling therapy showed a reduction in the plaque index, modified gingival scores, and total colony count of aerobic microorganisms in the plaque of adolescents with plaque-induced gingivitis.” “Bacteria in the mouth gets into the blood stream through infectious gums and oil pulling reduced the amount of this bacteria.” Of course oil pulling may sound as crazy as someone saying flossing your teeth can reduce heart attacks but that has proven to be true. As for coconut oil you will never see ANY doctor bring up success people have had treating Parkinson’s or Alzheimers with it. Or that coconut oil is converted by the body into “Monolaurin” a fatty acid with anti-viral properties that might be useful in the treatment of AIDS.http://coconutoil.com/hiv/
I think some people will attack based on fear and lack of knowledge. The great thing is that just because you read it, and someone else is doing it, that in itself will not obligate you to do the same. So, if someone wishes to do it..more power to you. If someone decides its bullcrap..then move on and let others be. I started today and will at least give it 1 month. If I decide then to stop, so be it. If I decide to continue, I intend to share what I have learned. Great article and I thank you for sharing your experience.
Thanks for the great resource!! And for the words of wisdom 😉 Thanks for sharing.
Love your philosophy!!! Words to live by!! Let me know how it works for you (good or bad). Thanks for sharing!
How many people have died from pharmaceuticals, complications from pharmaceuticals or interactions of one drug with another??? Right. How many from oil-pulling? None. So unless you’re into remedies that have literally been around for hundreds to thousands of years don’t read blogs like this. Your comments aren’t welcome.
When I first saw you article, I did a little research on oil pulling. Turns out it has been use for thousands of years as part of ayurvedic medicine. Since I have celiac disease, I have to pay attention to the health of my mouth, among other things. I started oil pulling – but with a twist. I use sesame oil in the morning, and coconut oil at night before going to bed. I noticed within a few days that my chronic sinus and congestion problems had dissipated. And of course, my teeth feel and looking cleaner and whiter. Not blazing white, but whiter. Thank for posting this.
“Dr. M” is most likely a Ph.D…not an MD. Also, I agree with the posts about if you don’t like it, don’t try it! I have recently started the oil cleansing method on my skin and have had great results without damaging my liver with man-made pharmaceuticals. I am eager try oil pulling! Haters gonna hate, keep doing what you’re doing, girl!
😉 Thanks for the kindness! Let me know how it goes if you try it
Thanks for sharing your experience! And look at you go doing it twice a day! I’m impressed
Thanks Steph!
Oil pulling is a fabulous way to decrease toxins while increasing gum and tooth health, skin softness, bloating, fresh breath, tooth whitening, and probably a number of other things I haven’t noticed or needed help with. How do I KNOW? EXPERIENCE! Your own personal experiment will be inexpensive and simple if you’re interested enough to try. The ancient method was top use a full tablespoon and swish as vigorously a s possible for a FULL 20 minutes. It’s easy!
Thanks for sharing your experience Dianna!
So many skeptics and that is fine but no need to be so hateful people. And working for the government doesn’t make you an expert, the FDA and USDA are allowing Americans to consume billions of pounds of toxic substances everyday that are found In food, beauty products and supplements with government approval slapped right on them. So wake up. This lady is just sharing her experience. And I, and many others appreciate the perspective of like minded individuals on our journey of health and well being.
😉 Thanks Kristen!
Let me get graphic with you then. You know how poop stinks, morning breath stinks, under arms stink? Yes…I’m sure you do. Well, when I’m cleaning out my body and it’s various systems, including my mouth, either daily or otherwise, those thought-to-be-common smells DISAPPEAR! So whether you want to call them toxins or not, the garbage bodies put off as a result of their natural cleansing processes are helped along by things like drinking lots of water, showering, brushing our teeth, eating roughage and…..wait for it…..oil pulling! If you don’t believe me, you can smell my…….HA! Have a much lighter day (in any way you can) :^)
I was caught over the weekend with an abscess. Terrible pain. Tried everything and no relief. Came across an article on oil pulling. I used extra virgin olive oil because i no access to coconut or sunflower oil..plus i was desperate. I swished for 15 straight minutes. Pain was gone. I continued to do this several times friday night and 2 times saturday. By saturday night all the swelling in my gums around my tooth was gone. No more pain. I continued to swish on sunday too. I went to the dentist first going monday morning and no abscess at all. I was able to have my tooth repaired and no antibotics. I firmly believe this saved me!! You naysayers can say what you want but i know it works!
Wow Sandee!!!! Thanks for your feedback & your results are amazing!!!
You are BRAINWASHED by your MD degree and we all know after years of research that you are all owned by the Great and Powerful PHARMA. We don’t have to prove anything. We know that alternative modalities work and more and more people are waking up to your poisonous way of treating disease which only causes more problems in the long run. I call it the Betty Crocker Recipe, everybody that walks through your doors gets the same recipe. If you really cared about patients you would try to find other ways to help them besides just taking your pen out and writing a Rx for that patient. My goodness don’t you know these precious people are looking to you for help and they trust what ever you say. This is what is wrong with the medical system in our country. You can’t go to the Dr and have a little higher blood pressure than you would have at home that you don’t suggest a pill for it or maybe even two pills! I would hate to be in your shoes! I couldn’t sleep at night knowing all the poisons that I was passing out to these precious patients. You need to read and study your HIPPOCRATIC oath that you took when you took on the name MD, or maybe they don’t even take that oath anymore. It wouldn’t surprise me, everything else is changing in our world. MD just gives you legal permission to kill! If you don’t like Alternative ways then just stay from it just stay in your own little protected PHARMA world and keep giving out the poisons! Just leave us alone!!!!!!!!
I have to remind myself that there are people out there (Dr.M maybe?) whose sole purpose in commenting is to incite those of us with educated opinions to get upset in defense of them. Seriousely…they troll the internet looking for blogs like this. I’m waaaay more inspired by insightful comments that are from a positive place. Nothing against you Elizabeth. I wrote passionately here too. I just read about these kind of people and now want to avoid giving them ANY satisfaction through my irritation.
I came to know “oil pulling” recently. I know that it helps to improve my oral health, but it seems to have more advantages (teeth whitening is definitely a big plus for me!). Thanks for sharing your personal experience. My next step is to find myself a good quality/trustworthy oil 😀
Dorothy
Dorothy, from what I’ve read there’s no need to use a high quality oil for this purpose.
Coconut oil turns liquid at 77 degrees.
Just curious if you know the reason for oil pulling on an empty stomach? I checked the oil pulling website but didn’t see a reason.
I’ve tried it twice so far (can only last 5 minutes so far, but I’m trying work my way up) and I really liked how clean it made my mouth feel and I could even tell a difference in the whiteness of my teeth.
But I didn’t do it on an empty stomach either time and I’m just wondering what happens if you do it during the middle of the day when you have eaten?
Hi Alima! Glad you are already seeing positive results. There are 2 main reasons that you it should be done on an empty stomach. #1. It has to do with important digestive enzymes in food & that your mouth produces. If you oil pull soon after eating, you spit out the enzymes that are needed to properly digest food. It doesn’t have to be done first thing in the morning, but it’s best if you wait at least a couple hours after eating. But I have read many, many reviews of people doing it after eating and seeing positive results. So unless you did it every time after you ate, it probably isn’t a big problem. Especially since your stomach also produces digestive enzymes. #2. Some people get nauseous when oil pulling on a full stomach.
what a waste of wonderful, HEALTHY coconut oil! I EAT it everyday! I never spit it out! this sounds so wasteful!
Just wondering, the oil turned to liquid once it hit my mouth. Is this suppose to happen. Just want to make sure I am doing this right!
Yep! That’s exactly what happens.
That is true. The government is chuck full of liars. But I have to agree with what Dr. M says concerning natural remedies too. Why? Because I have some experience in this area. Excuse me for a moment while I wipe away some hot tears and blow my nose. That’s better. And now please let me explain. My beautiful mother got sucked into this stuff while suffering from breast cancer. She died a very SLOW and very PAINFUL death from a type of breast cancer that has a 95% cure rate on conventional medicine, so her hospice Dr. told me and he wasn’t even an oncologist. The oncologist who first saw her at stage 4 was very angry that my mom waited so long, until it was inoperable. That means if she had sought help sooner, she would still be here. I know. Shocking isn’t it? But instead of going that route, she tried every crack pot home cure under the very sun holistic shamans both loath and worship. Do I sound bitter, or angry? Well I’m not. The truth just sounds harsh to most people. All I can say is that I experienced this terrifying scenario in real life At first, I was very hopeful and supportive. Two years after many failed cancer cures, not so much. I read research for hours and hours trying to learn what I could and apply what I learned. But now I have no mother! She’s gone! So please tell me that you aren’t saying that oil pulling could have saved her life? If you believe that, then I have some ocean front property on Mars to sell you real cheap. I am a real person who has suffered a real and tragic loss at the hand of quackery such as this. Every one knows the power of suggestion, “the placebo effect” if you will, and it is VERY powerful. But so is cancer. It doesn’t read, and it doesn’t have faith. It just kills. Did you know that some women who are diagnosed with cancer don’t really have it? Then they go on these miracle natural cures and what do you know? Their “cancer” is gone! But what about the women who really DO have cancer and try these gimmicks? They die. Slowly. Painfully. And so I have to say from experience that it is harmful to lure seriously sick people with serious life threatening illnesses into thinking these methods alone have a snowballs chance in hell at curing them. Well, thankfully this story has a happy ending. You see, I know that my mom is in heaven. And thanks to what Jesus suffered on the cross, I have the assurance of knowing I will see her again. You and many others may think that is a lot of hog wash. Well dear lady, it is a great comfort to me, and only time will tell. Anyway, while I believe we should live as healthy a life as we can AFFORD, I also believe that no one should make promises they can’t keep, or substantiate concerning terminal illnesses. If anything I’ve learned through this ordeal is that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And trust the Lord for what you can’t do in your own power. = )
I am only on day 2 of oil pulling but I can notice a big difference in teeth whitening. I’m a avid coffee drinker with some yellowing on my teeth and the oil pulling is helping tremendously. I also less plaque build up as well. Will continue doing 🙂
That’s amazing! Thanks for sharing
I have been oil pulling for close to a year now. I have got many compliments on how white my teeth are.. that would have to be the most significant thing I have noticed so far! Although I have noticed my whole mouth is general feels and looks amazing since I started, my gums are pinker and my teeth just look brighter! I also suffer from migraines and have for several years.. actually just last night I had one, and I though I should oil pull. Well it wasn’t going away, It was a migraine that was going on its 2nd day.. and today I woke up after oil pulling last night and no migraine. I believe oil pulling works wonders!!!! I recommend it to everyone I work with and they all love it! Great blog, keep spreading the word!
Thanks for the feedback!! Great testimonial. And thanks for the kindness!
I would like to try oil pulling, but I have one question and I’ve not received an answer from anyone. Maybe you can help! Is it required to use a good brand of coconut oil for this, or since I will be spitting it out would it be alright to use a cheaper brand, like the one sold at Mega Grocery Stores? I’m on a very limited budget due to to serious health problems and numerous unsuccessful surgeries, so I can only buy good coconut oil as a special treat for my family, which I try to do as often as possible since we all love it!
You will see better results with a raw, unrefined coconut oil. And sometimes you will run across a raw, unrefined coconut oil at the megastores for a great deal. Some of them are perfectly fine oils. The best deal I have seen on coconut oil is Vitacost’s store brand. http://bit.ly/15Y6beb It’s currently $22 for the big 54 oz.
Thank you so very much for getting back to me about what type of coconut oil to use for oil pulling- as well as showing me where I can get a much larger size for less than I’m currently spending! I posted my question on several blogs that had written about oil pulling, and you are the only person to take the time to write back. I really appreciate that! Now I can get started!
Thanks again! Have a wonderful day!
Tracy Spangler
😉 p.s. there’s a $10 off coupon to Vitacost on my sidebar – this should take you there https://www.vitacostrewards.com/jTSZyKM It only works on your 1st order with them. So if you do order & you are a new customer, grab that $10
Hi, please tell me if I can do oil pulling with extra virgin olive oil.
thanks
Olive oil does work. Coconut, sunflower, & sesame are the most commonly used. I’ve read reviews that olive oil can leave a yellow film on your teeth. But I haven’t tried oil pulling with coconut oil, so I can’t deny or confirm that.
My experience with coconut oil (having had acne and obscenely oily skin since I was 12, I’m now 26) I have been using it as a face wash for a year and in the last 8 months I have not had one pimple show up. My skin is clear, smooth supple, and NOT OILY! I actually can go to the grocery store with minimal make-up now because I am no longer ashamed of the appearance of my skin. Keep in mind, I have tried prescription pills, proactive, acids of all different percentages, creams, toners, masks, even egg yolks – I was super skeptical of using oil on already oily skin but I am SO glad I did!
Since the success of using on my face, I started using it in my hair in place of Moroccan oil and I made a body lotion for after the shower.
Given the positive results I’ve experienced with coconut oil to this day, what’s stopping me from putting a tablespoon in my mouth every now and then? (besides the fact I have to go to the store to buy more cause I’m always running out cause I LOVE THIS STUFF)!
THANK YOU!! Of course Doctors don’t want you trying any holistic remedies. Who’ll pay for the Jag if everyone healed themselves?
I love oil pulling. My teeth are white, my skin is clear and I feel amazing. What I don’t get is rude people who need to keep their opinions to themselves. If you have an issue with oil pulling, that’s your issue. I also work in the medical field and discussed oil pulling with 3 different doctors and all of them say there is no harm in oil pulling. Thank you for suggesting it.
Thanks for your great feedback!
Ok I’m incredibly confused…. I love this article and oil pulling is something I have wanted to try. But when I click on your favorite oil, it takes me to a coconut oil that talks about consuming it and it’s benefits that way. But I read on your article as well add others that swallowing it is extremely toxic, do you see my confusion???? HELP!!!
Hi Caitlin! Yes, eating coconut oil is VERY beneficial & I eat a lot of coconut oil. But when you oil pull, don’t swallow the oil you swish with. So you’ll swish the oil for 10-20 minutes, then spit it out. Don’t swallow that oil. hope that clears up the confusion 😉
I have been oil pulling with coconut oil for only four days and I see a drastic improvement in my itchy, dry, cracked heels. I have tried so many different oils, creams, lotions on my heels and NOTHING worked. I tried this on a whim and I can’t believe the results.
Thanks for sharing!
hi can you use grape oil sesame oil so expensive so is coconut oil thank you i been oil swishing awhile vicky
Coconut oil is not toxic and will not harm you if you swallow it. I use it in cooking, baking, and on my dog’s food every day. Makes for shiny coat and healthy skin for the dogs.
yes
i drink coconut oil everyday about 4tbs , is it only toxic when u swish?
Correct. Yes, eat as much coconut oil as you can! But after you oil pull with it and swish it in your mouth, do not swallow it.
Brush teeth before or after?
I brush my teeth after I oil pull
One thing’s for certain about oil pulling’s limitations: it cannot cure being an ass.
Too bad for you guys.
Move on if you’re not interested in the topic.
Thanks for the insight, Crunchy. You’re appreciated.
Ha! Thanks Jessica 😉
I just have to say that DOCTORS and MEDICINE killed MY precious Mother!
AND my best friend had stage 4 breast cancer that came back in her back bone after 6 years of being clear!
I am sorry about your Mom but had she gone through all of the terrible things that chemo and radiation treatments do to your body, she still may have died!! My friends immune system is awful due to modern drugs she has taken to kill the cancer!
She started using essential oils and she feels amazing! She is dropping sacred frankincense under her tongue everyday, diffusing oils and rubbing them on her feet. She went for her scan a few weeks ago and the tumor in her spine could no longer be seen! PRAISE THE LORD!!
I am in no way claiming that oils healed her, but I am saying that God gave us all of the plants for a reason!! My great Grandmother was a Creek Indian and used plants and flowers as medicine.
Oils are mentioned all through the Bible…they were more valuable than gold!! The government and pharmaceutical companies changed all of that!!
Do you not think that in all the years of searching for a cure for cancer, that one hasn’t been found?? There is to much money in the research and treatment, for the cure to ever be revealed!! The government that you speak of will NEVER allow it!! Population control!!
I believe someday soon we will be dependent on the old ways of curing our bodies. If you are a past a certain age, healthcare may not be an option anymore! I saw it when my Mom got sick from medicine a doctor gave her that resulted in her death after fighting for her life for almost 3 months in the hospital. She was a very active intelligent 79 year old woman!! She did not receive aggressive treatment because of her age, even though I told them that until she took the medicine. she was healthy!! I wish I had known more about oils then.
I am in no way being ugly, we all have our opinions…I a just saying Holistic medicine is a more natural way to cleanse and heal our bodies. Oils have no side effects like synthetic drugs do!!
I come from Grandparents and family that most all of them lived to be in their late 90’s and some in their 100’s. They mostly grew their own food, took very little synthetic medicine, worked hard and loved the Lord !
Like some of the others said…if you don’t agree, that’s fine…it doesn’t mean you have to criticize or belittle others opinions! Godspeed <3
Interesting. That same govt agency used to say the same thing about cannabis. Then, in 1979 it applied for a patent for cannabis as a neuroprotector and to combat AIDS dementia. Now top research hospitals worldwide are reflecting what our govt knew (but kept hidden) in 1979.
Now NIH and the Cancer Institute even says it kills cancer cells.
Hocus Pocus? I’ll take it any day over what big pharma offers.
Oh, and I’ve used coconut oil to oil pull for 4 months. That hocus pocus is absolutely amazing.
Love it!
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom, Lynne.
I have a concern about oil pulling that has not been talked about anywhere else. I notice that when I’m oil pulling, there is a crease that appears below the lower lip and above the chin. It’s known as a chin crease or mental crease. My concern is that oil pulling will make this horizontal line more pronounced in a similar way one gets crows feet from squinting. What are your thoughts about this?
I haven’t heard that before. But I would think that it would be like a laugh line and become more pronounced if you do it often enough – just based on what you are describing.
Does it have to be heated up and liquified before you do it?
Nope. It will melt quickly in your mouth.
I am new to the coconut craze, meaning that I just started using it today in my diet. I’m curious about the oil pulling but I’m on a thyroid medicine that I have to take every morning when I wake. I had a mass on the left side of my thyroid so they removed the entire half that it was on even though it was 1.5 centimeters in size. I have to take my prescription first thing in the morning and wait 1 hour before eating and 4 hours before taking any kind of medications. Is it ok to oil pull before I take my thyroid medicine or should I wait 4 hours as I do with medicine ? My thyroid functions as though it is a whole still so the doctors put me on the thyroid medicine to slow it down to help lessen the chances of another mass growing.
Unfortunately I’m going to have to direct you to your doctor for this. I haven’t heard of oil pulling interfering with medications or schedules.
You’re body may not be naturally toxic but it can acquire toxins, nickel, aluminum etc…yes from what you eat (canned soda, unfiltered water to name a few). Try getting a hair strand test and see what’s lurking?.
I am also on thyroid medication. I take my meds first, then I oil pull for 20 minutes. I am in the experimental stages. I will let you know if it becomes a problem, but as of now. After only 3 days of OP. I am noticing a difference in my teeth and gums. I will come back and post my results.
That makes no sense at all what’s the difference from eating it and swishing it how silly that is dosent remove toxic stuff from your body your body has a natural process for that it’s called eat healthy jog alot drink lots of water and you will s*** and p*** all the toxins out of your body that’s a detox not swishing oil around my mouth looking like a donut why I do lol sorry just came across this and I found it funny I lost my nan last year to cancer and I be damned if I new getting her to swish magic oil in her mouth every day would of cured it I would have got a truck load of the stuff and spoon fed her what a load of crap you giving everyone fuse info and saying the government is to blame for all your woos guess what there’s a reason people didn’t live past the age of 25 years and years ago because we didn’t have the meds I’m on morphin and but I guess I been doing it all wrong maybe I should put bloody oil in my mouth and my back will be cured what a load of sh##!!*
Don’t worry, you don’t have to do it 😉
Thank you for sharing!
I have been oil pulling for about a year. I have seen my teeth get whiter, my gums get tighter, and the best thing that happens is right after I oil pull, my sinus drain like crazy. I haven’t had a sinus infection since doing this, and I used to get them at least once a month. No, it might not cure cancer, but it does have some pretty amazing benefits if you just stay open to the process. One important factor is, try not to “swich” the oil, but rather PULL the oil threw your gums with a little force. I hope people give it a try.
Hi Joan – thanks for the tip and sharing!
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