Oil pulling??

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  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
    From WikiPedia I get the impression it's a traditional, Indian method of cleaning your teeth, which shows some evidence of actually working for those purposes. Otherwise, sounds like so much snake oil (but cheaper, because the oil's probably in your kitchen already!).
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    :huh: Who has time to spend 20 minutes a day swishing oil around in their mouth? Gross. I'd rather spend that time at the gym.
  • blytheandbonnie
    blytheandbonnie Posts: 3,275 Member
    Just think about it logically for a minute. How is swishing an oily substance around your mouth going to cleanse you? Can your body really suck all the bad stuff out of your body through your tongue and cheek walls?
  • SRH7
    SRH7 Posts: 2,037 Member
    Yeah, ummm, it doesn't get white because of any toxins, it gets white because the swishing emulsifiers it.

    This ^^^^ If you don't know what that means, look up how to make homemade mayonnaise or hollandaise sauce, both of which are preferable to spitoilaise.

    Agreed.

    I have heard of oil pulling, previously looked into it, didn't do it as it has been well and truly debunked. The oil goes white due to emulsification, giving the impression that some kind of demon 'toxins' are being drawn out of your mouth/gums. Want healthy teeth? Brush, floss and gargle with mouthwash.

    As for neti pots, I have a lot of problems with allergies and asthma (including meds to stop post-nasal drip. Nice!) and was advised to do nasal rinsing by the asthma nurse I see. I struggled with neti pots so use a NeilMed sinus rinse instead (make sure you use warm water and the sachets of salt they come with otherwise you feel like you've been punched in the face). Amazing what gunk comes out! Also great for preventing colds - if I've been near anyone who is ill, when I get home I have a rinse to flush out any lurking bugs.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    I'm immediately skeptical of anything that mentions toxins. Also anything that claims to cure multiple unrelated medical conditions.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Just think about it logically for a minute. How is swishing an oily substance around your mouth going to cleanse you? Can your body really suck all the bad stuff out of your body through your tongue and cheek walls?

    I'm also curious about this. How, biologically, is this supposed to work?
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
    Seems pretty pointless, and kinda gross. No thank you.
  • Seajolly
    Seajolly Posts: 1,435 Member
    It's an ancient Indian method. Honestly some of you people should read up on something before commenting on how it's a fad like the Master Cleanse. :noway: And some people act like they are the top scientists or doctors in the world when responding in these kinds of threads - who makes you the health professional all of a sudden? :laugh:

    I've heard amazing things about this method. It cleared up a girl's skin that I know really well. I strongly believe in many ancient health methods. Our ancestors knew a lot more than we give them credit for.
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    It's an ancient Indian method. Honestly some of you people should read up on something before commenting on how it's a fad like the Master Cleanse. :noway: And some people act like they are the top scientists or doctors in the world when responding in these kinds of threads - who makes you the health professional all of a sudden? :laugh:

    I've heard amazing things about this method. It cleared up a girl's skin that I know really well. I strongly believe in many ancient health methods. Our ancestors knew a lot more than we give them credit for.

    I'm convinced, sign me up.

    Does it involve baby oil and a lot of pulling?

    Happy endings?
  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member
    I tried it for like, two days. But I just couldn't.

    Its oil. In my mouth. And all that swishing made my jaw hurt :frown:

    I suppose you have to do it for a few weeks to get the benefits.

    I think it's pretty interesting and I can't see how it could really be bad or harmful. But I'm pretty open to trying weird stuff like that.

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    The neti pot? That's supposed to be good for allergies. A doctor recommended it to me because I get them really really bad. I keep meaning to but I've procrastinated on it..lol.

    A neti pot... as weird as it is to use.. is incredbily helpful! Great for allergies, sinus issues, etc.
  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member
    It's an ancient Indian method. Honestly some of you people should read up on something before commenting on how it's a fad like the Master Cleanse. :noway: And some people act like they are the top scientists or doctors in the world when responding in these kinds of threads - who makes you the health professional all of a sudden? :laugh:

    I've heard amazing things about this method. It cleared up a girl's skin that I know really well. I strongly believe in many ancient health methods. Our ancestors knew a lot more than we give them credit for.

    I read about it... it's still gross and weird.

    You don't need to swish oil around your mouth for 20 mins to remove toxins.
  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member
    It's an ancient Indian method. Honestly some of you people should read up on something before commenting on how it's a fad like the Master Cleanse. :noway: And some people act like they are the top scientists or doctors in the world when responding in these kinds of threads - who makes you the health professional all of a sudden? :laugh:

    I've heard amazing things about this method. It cleared up a girl's skin that I know really well. I strongly believe in many ancient health methods. Our ancestors knew a lot more than we give them credit for.

    Our ancestors also thought putting leaches onto a body would bleed out illness. I'll take my chances with modern medicine.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    It's an ancient Indian method. Honestly some of you people should read up on something before commenting on how it's a fad like the Master Cleanse. :noway: And some people act like they are the top scientists or doctors in the world when responding in these kinds of threads - who makes you the health professional all of a sudden? :laugh:

    I've heard amazing things about this method. It cleared up a girl's skin that I know really well. I strongly believe in many ancient health methods. Our ancestors knew a lot more than we give them credit for.

    Our ancestors also thought putting leaches onto a body would bleed out illness. I'll take my chances with modern medicine.

    This. And don't forget the four humors.
  • ashleab37
    ashleab37 Posts: 575 Member
    Holy......

    :noway:
  • mfpcopine
    mfpcopine Posts: 3,093 Member
    Save for later.

    I recently read about this. Can't imagine doing it for 20 minutes.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    I have not tried this. No one I know has tried this. It does not sound like it would be useful for anything.

    Having said that, everything you do is awesome. I unconditionally support all of your choices.
  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
    It's an ancient Indian method. Honestly some of you people should read up on something before commenting on how it's a fad like the Master Cleanse. :noway: And some people act like they are the top scientists or doctors in the world when responding in these kinds of threads - who makes you the health professional all of a sudden? :laugh:

    I've heard amazing things about this method. It cleared up a girl's skin that I know really well. I strongly believe in many ancient health methods. Our ancestors knew a lot more than we give them credit for.

    Our ancestors also thought putting leaches onto a body would bleed out illness. I'll take my chances with modern medicine.

    This. And don't forget the four humors.

    Or balancing chakras.
  • theCarlton
    theCarlton Posts: 1,344 Member
    Nothing good happens after your mouth gets tired.
  • CherokeeBabe
    CherokeeBabe Posts: 1,704 Member
    It's an ancient Indian method. Honestly some of you people should read up on something before commenting on how it's a fad like the Master Cleanse. :noway: And some people act like they are the top scientists or doctors in the world when responding in these kinds of threads - who makes you the health professional all of a sudden? :laugh:

    I've heard amazing things about this method. It cleared up a girl's skin that I know really well. I strongly believe in many ancient health methods. Our ancestors knew a lot more than we give them credit for.

    Our ancestors also thought putting leaches onto a body would bleed out illness. I'll take my chances with modern medicine.

    This. And don't forget the four humors.

    Or balancing chakras.


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  • galarzr
    galarzr Posts: 2 Member
    I have never heard of oil pulling until today! Thank you for sharing. I googled the term and found it easy to follow. Oil pulling is sloshing a table spoon of oil for 20 minutes or more before drinking (even water) or eating anything so that all the toxins are removed from the body. It sounds interesting. I will give it a try.
  • _SABOTEUR_
    _SABOTEUR_ Posts: 6,833 Member
    So, oil pulling isn't when you turn up to an oil rig to be the 'entertainment'?
  • grammysboy
    grammysboy Posts: 151 Member
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  • Admiral_Derp
    Admiral_Derp Posts: 866 Member
    My main question is, do you switch from 5w30 in the winter to 10w30 in the summer, or can you just use the same weight year round? On a related note, I'm also curious as to whether I should switch to something like, Pennzoil High-Mileage Synthetic Blend as I get older?
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    My main question is, do you switch from 5w30 in the winter to 10w30 in the summer, or can you just use the same weight year round? On a related note, I'm also curious as to whether I should switch to something like, Pennzoil High-Mileage Synthetic Blend as I get older?

    I am gonna guess you don't watch TLC shows, but there is a new show advertized called "Gypsy Sisters" and they use motor oil as tanning oil. Gross.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    I have never heard of oil pulling until today! Thank you for sharing. I googled the term and found it easy to follow. Oil pulling is sloshing a table spoon of oil for 20 minutes or more before drinking (even water) or eating anything so that all the toxins are removed from the body. It sounds interesting. I will give it a try.


    Can't tell if serious.
  • Admiral_Derp
    Admiral_Derp Posts: 866 Member
    My main question is, do you switch from 5w30 in the winter to 10w30 in the summer, or can you just use the same weight year round? On a related note, I'm also curious as to whether I should switch to something like, Pennzoil High-Mileage Synthetic Blend as I get older?

    I am gonna guess you don't watch TLC shows, but there is a new show advertized called "Gypsy Sisters" and they use motor oil as tanning oil. Gross.

    Adding that show to my playlist right now!
  • babydiego87
    babydiego87 Posts: 905 Member
    oil?

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    and it will be 10x more useful.
  • ChaseAlder
    ChaseAlder Posts: 804 Member
    Gross.
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  • barkin43
    barkin43 Posts: 508 Member
    Just think about it logically for a minute. How is swishing an oily substance around your mouth going to cleanse you? Can your body really suck all the bad stuff out of your body through your tongue in cheek howls?



    Fixed that for you :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

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