Oil Pulling... let's discuss.

archaichoney
archaichoney Posts: 132 Member
edited February 15 in Food and Nutrition
Apparently swishing coconut oil in your mouth for 20 minutes will cure everything wrong with your life... and so much more!

http://www.fashionlush.com/wtf-is-oil-pulling-why-im-hooked/



Yeeeeeeeep :indifferent:
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  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
    I predict...

    1)Dr. Oz doing a show on oil pulling
    2) roughly 200000 new threads about oil pulling
    3) roughly 200000 butthurt OPs because of the 'oil pulling is dumb' responses
    4) slightly fewer 'mean people' threads started on the subject.
  • peleroja
    peleroja Posts: 3,979 Member
    Keep seeing this nonsense on Facebook...people get the most bizarre ideas in their heads about health. Show me the peer reviewed studies on all these claims and I'll reconsider, though.
  • archaichoney
    archaichoney Posts: 132 Member
    We need it though. Our livers don't do their job right? All dem toxins.
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    from the article:

    1. First things first, I battle with my alarm (i.e. hit snooze thirty times).
    2. Bitzy then wakes me up, I stumble to the kitchen to feed her and let her out.
    3. We both get back into bed & snuggle for a bit.
    4. I turn on morning cartoons (not kidding).
    5. Head to the kitchen & put a spoonful of coconut oil in my mouth.
    6. Get back in bed, set a 20 minute timer, start checking emails.

    And further down the link she says it provides for better sleep. Dear Bitzy owner, if it improves sleep why #1 above. Hmmmm, maybe she ought to re-think #1 and the benefits listed, or maybe do something else to meet the benefits she listed, like brush your teeth or something. Derpity derp...
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    http://skeptoid.com/blog/2013/11/11/oil-pulling-miracle-treatment-or-woo-mouthwash/

    I've been searching for this link a lot lately. I should probably just bookmark it.
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    " it pulls toxins out of your body through your mouth" I wonder if all those toxins running through your esophagus gives you a sore throat?


    This is so ridiculous I felt like I was reading something on The Onion.
  • Galatea_Stone
    Galatea_Stone Posts: 2,037 Member
    Once the oil gets full of toxins, if I swallow it, will I die?
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    http://skeptoid.com/blog/2013/11/11/oil-pulling-miracle-treatment-or-woo-mouthwash/

    I've been searching for this link a lot lately. I should probably just bookmark it.

    I'm on bended knee, and have a foam roller for you :blushing: :bigsmile: :blushing:
  • aquarabbit
    aquarabbit Posts: 1,622 Member
    Did it for teeth whitening. I have really sensitive teeth and I figured I'd give it a go since the risk seemed minimal. I never bought into the whole toxins things in the first place, so it was solely for whitening. It did actually brighten my teeth. I was surprised at that. But as far as feeling healthier or cleaner or whatever you're supposed to feel, no. Not at all. Felt the exact same as when I started. Just like I expected. Maybe it changes some people's lives, but I don't believe it and nothing happened when I tried it to make me think otherwise. But that's just my personal experience.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    http://skeptoid.com/blog/2013/11/11/oil-pulling-miracle-treatment-or-woo-mouthwash/

    I've been searching for this link a lot lately. I should probably just bookmark it.

    I'm on bended knee, and have a foam roller for you :blushing: :bigsmile: :blushing:

    :blushing: :flowerforyou:
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    I predict...

    1)Dr. Oz doing a show on oil pulling
    2) roughly 200000 new threads about oil pulling
    3) roughly 200000 butthurt OPs because of the 'oil pulling is dumb' responses
    4) slightly fewer 'mean people' threads started on the subject.

    No bet
  • TX_Rhon
    TX_Rhon Posts: 1,549 Member
    Once the oil gets full of toxins, if I swallow it, will I die?

    You will not die however, you MUST logs those calories!!!!!
  • Sedna_51
    Sedna_51 Posts: 277 Member
    On removing toxins from your body: Know how the pros do it? People with serious toxins in their bodies? They screw themselves up to dialysis machines and RUN ALL THE BLOOD IN THEIR BODIES THROUGH IT. ALL THEIR BLOOD. Swish whatever you'd like around in your mouth, more power to you, but don't be fooled that it's cleansing you of anything but your money.

    signed, someone who still has the scars from both her dialysis ports
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    I really can't believe this is a thing and that ANYONE has tried it. Mandatory sterilization is sounding better & better. Licensing for procreating too.
  • kesciamuhammad
    kesciamuhammad Posts: 27 Member
    Keep seeing this nonsense on Facebook...people get the most bizarre ideas in their heads about health. Show me the peer reviewed studies on all these claims and I'll reconsider, though.


    http://www.ispcd.org/~cmsdev/userfiles/rishabh/01 F Gina Marrie.pdf
  • Sedna_51
    Sedna_51 Posts: 277 Member
    Keep seeing this nonsense on Facebook...people get the most bizarre ideas in their heads about health. Show me the peer reviewed studies on all these claims and I'll reconsider, though.


    http://www.ispcd.org/~cmsdev/userfiles/rishabh/01 F Gina Marrie.pdf

    Sweet glorious logic, let me wrap my arms around you.
  • kesciamuhammad
    kesciamuhammad Posts: 27 Member
    Keep seeing this nonsense on Facebook...people get the most bizarre ideas in their heads about health. Show me the peer reviewed studies on all these claims and I'll reconsider, though.


    http://www.ispcd.org/~cmsdev/userfiles/rishabh/01 F Gina Marrie.pdf

    Sweet glorious logic, let me wrap my arms around you.
    :flowerforyou:
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Keep seeing this nonsense on Facebook...people get the most bizarre ideas in their heads about health. Show me the peer reviewed studies on all these claims and I'll reconsider, though.


    http://www.ispcd.org/~cmsdev/userfiles/rishabh/01 F Gina Marrie.pdf

    This is about the same conclusion as the article I posted upthread ^

    It has some benefits to oral hygiene but it's not going to remove toxins or cure cancer. And the oral hygiene stuff is pretty inconclusive.
  • impyimpyaj
    impyimpyaj Posts: 1,073 Member
    I can see it being good for your oral health, because coconut oil is antibacterial. As for the other things, eh, I dunno. I figure if nothing else, it couldn't be harmful, so if somebody wants to do it, then yay. Personally, I can't even stomach the thought of it. Oil in my mouth for 20 minutes sounds absolutely disgusting.
  • gypsy_spirit
    gypsy_spirit Posts: 2,107 Member
    Perhaps we can combine oil pulling with ear candling (http://www.buzzle.com/articles/ear-candles-do-they-work.html). Probably not wise to do them together although both take considerable time.

    Swishing oil in your mouth with a lit candle stuck in your ear. 2 birds with one stone.
  • AmykinsCatfood
    AmykinsCatfood Posts: 599 Member
    Is it weird that I'm considering doing this just because coconut oil is yummy? xD
  • impyimpyaj
    impyimpyaj Posts: 1,073 Member
    Is it weird that I'm considering doing this just because coconut oil is yummy? xD

    Really? Blech. I mean, I like it IN stuff. But not to just swish in my mouth. :sick:
  • AmykinsCatfood
    AmykinsCatfood Posts: 599 Member
    Is it weird that I'm considering doing this just because coconut oil is yummy? xD

    Really? Blech. I mean, I like it IN stuff. But not to just swish in my mouth. :sick:

    xD No, not really. I love cooking with it though. Adds a nice flavor to eggs, and it's a great lip balm but like you, can't imagine having oil in my mouth. What would you do if you had to sneeze?!
  • impyimpyaj
    impyimpyaj Posts: 1,073 Member
    Is it weird that I'm considering doing this just because coconut oil is yummy? xD

    Really? Blech. I mean, I like it IN stuff. But not to just swish in my mouth. :sick:

    xD No, not really. I love cooking with it though. Adds a nice flavor to eggs, and it's a great lip balm but like you, can't imagine having oil in my mouth. What would you do if you had to sneeze?!

    BAHAHAHAHA oh gross. I can't even imagine.

    Plus, going 20 minutes without talking is not possible for me. Not because I like to talk, but because I have two kids who like to talk TO ME and insist on a response, even when they're just saying something like, "Mom, I'm going to go poop." Um... ok?
  • impyimpyaj
    impyimpyaj Posts: 1,073 Member
    Side note: I do like coconut oil for a moisturizer though. I whipped some of it with a little sweet orange oil. It's awesome. Makes my skin feel fantabulous.
  • Skinny_minny_mo
    Skinny_minny_mo Posts: 1,272 Member
    yeah...i tried it for all of two days and then logic kicked in!
  • FredDoyle
    FredDoyle Posts: 2,272 Member
    Keep seeing this nonsense on Facebook...people get the most bizarre ideas in their heads about health. Show me the peer reviewed studies on all these claims and I'll reconsider, though.


    http://www.ispcd.org/~cmsdev/userfiles/rishabh/01 F Gina Marrie.pdf
    Conclusion:
    Ayurvedic medicine has grown successively
    despite the negligible amount of scientific evidence.[1]
    The purpose of this paper was to establish an overview
    of oil pulling in reducing a variety of oral conditions
    such as plaque-induced gingivitis, dental caries,
    malodor and xerostomia. Based on the available
    research, the effectiveness of oil pulling is inconclusive.
    Assumptions drawn from this review suggest that oil
    pulling has certain benefits over commercially available
    mouthrinses such as non-chemical, non-alcoholic, low
    cost, and non-staining, yet the effectiveness and
    mechanism of action are unclear. The qualities of oil
    pulling appeal to certain individuals seeking a natural
    alternative, on the other hand, minimal scientific
    evidence exists to support oil pulling therapy as an
    effective oral care treatment.
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,035 Member
    Complete nonsense...
  • abrahamsitososa
    abrahamsitososa Posts: 716 Member
    I kind of don't believe it has a health benefit. But I have tried it and it does get rid of morning breath when you are just waking up.
  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
    I predict...

    1)Dr. Oz doing a show on oil pulling
    2) roughly 200000 new threads about oil pulling
    3) roughly 200000 butthurt OPs because of the 'oil pulling is dumb' responses
    4) slightly fewer 'mean people' threads started on the subject.

    ^^^^ this
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