Oil pulling??

What the heck is that?

That's a new one. . . .uh, good luck with that.

Yeah, ummm, it doesn't get white because of any toxins, it gets white because the swishing emulsifiers it.

Just when I thought I'd seen it all.

Has anyone had success how? Treating gingivitis?

Sounds like it's an alternative dental treatment
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19336860
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18408265

That sounds most unpleasant.

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.

Methinks you're on you're own

I read this "Oil pulling has the potential to help with just about any illness or chronic condition" and face palmed.

I worked for one of the top dentists in my state who is also a University lecture and lectures internationally. I am seeing him in a week so will ask him about this! I really don't see how on earth it would be specifically good for your teeth though. For good gum health you need to

1. floss every day. Yes, every day. And PROPERLY!
2. brush morning and night, at lunch as well if you can
3. stay hydrated
4. hold back on having sugar all day. Have a block of chocolate, no worries about your teeth. But have a piece every hour and you will do damage
5. use a splint if you are a grinder to prevent wearing down your teeth/cracking (I learnt the hard way).

Anyway, I will definitely try to post here in about 10 days after I ask him about this!

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.

I was recommended the neti pot for allergies too...I've never tried it though cause the thought of pouring water up my nose kinda freaks me out :laugh:

As for oil pulling, it seems almost as unpleasant as pouring water up your nose :sick:

I think I'd rather pour the water through my nose versus risking that the taste will stick with me the whole day.

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Burt

gotta love the ignore feature!

Wow....thanks everyone for being so polite....

Actually I'm shocked how many have posted they have no clue what it is as it's been posted on here with lots of positive comments in the past.

Do check the archives and you'll find much more positive feedback on those threads.:flowerforyou:

Can you or the OP please clarify - What is the claimed effect of oil pulling, other than the dental stuff? Or is this just about the dental stuff?

Do check the archives and you'll find much more positive feedback on those threads.:flowerforyou:

The website claims the curing of:
-migraine headaches
-bronchitis
-diseased teeth
-arterio thrombosis
-chronic blood disorders such as leukemia
-arthritis and related illnesses
-neuro physiological paralysis
-eczema
-gastro enteritis
-peritonitis
-heart disease
-kidney disease
-meningitis
-women’s hormonal disorders

Through the action of swishing vegetable oil around in your mouth...

Some degree of healthy skepticism is, IMO, demanded here.

No, actually you know what? Some degree of healthy ridicule is demanded here. :laugh:

I cannot quit watching that woman with the neti pot. It's freaky.

Having a creepy blank stare while neti potting is an essential step in the process.

I have a neti, but I don't do it as often as I should. I only get the urge to do it when I get congested from being sick, which isn't the best time to do it because it's easy to get water trapped in your inner ear, and when that happens that **** HURTS! <-- more than you ever wanted to know about me and my neti pot.

I've read about the oil pulling and didn't really think I could ever do it. Oil swishing around my mouth? No thanks. It seems to have the same claims as those sticky pads they used to have on infomercials.. you put them on your feet to "suck out the toxins." I'm not sure how it could really work.

The neti pot on the other hand is a lifesaver for sinus infections. Be sure to read the instructions though, and boil your water first or get distilled water. It takes a little getting used to for sure but it works great. (I have the squirt bottle version)