Oh my! I tried the oil pulling, and can we say “WEIRD”!?!?
If you are unfamiliar with oil pulling, either google it or go back a few posts where I explain it!
I did it yesterday morning (has to be done on an empty stomach) with olive oil. Olive oil is a poor choice as it is not as effective, but since I like its flavor I thought I would try with an oil I thought I could tolerate, at least for the first few times.
I opened my mouth and took the tablespoon of oil like a champ. It felt very weird swishing it around my mouth! The taste wasn’t too bad actually, but after the first minute, the consistency changed and I felt like I was going to gag! Can’t explain it. All I know was I lasted 2 minutes out of the 15 I was supposed to do. I spit it out and rinsed my mouth good! It wasn’t so much gross as it was just weird. The information I read all said it took a few days to get used to.
So this morning I meant to do it but life got icky this morning with whiny children who had needs! So I forgot. Then this afternoon I noticed I was itching my neck like crazy. It started last night but wasn’t too bad. Now its horrible! I have pimple like bumps all around the front of my neck right around my lymph nodes and right to my chin/throat area. They itch like mad! I didn’t do anything new or eat anything different since yesterday other than the oil pulling! Can’t believe those 2 minutes did anything, but my neck says differently! It all makes sense since the oil pulling is supposed to draw toxins from your lymph system to your mouth! I will be trying it again tomorrow morning! Will keep you all posted!
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REALLY? I’m glad you were the first guinea pig. I have olive oil and that would be my first pick too.
Oh, I think you your blog you said sunflower oil?
I have sunflower oil, well the oil holds my pickled raw garlic which I LOVE!!!
So, should I try with olive oil???? I know about oil pulling and my boss is all for it.
Nancy!! Your best results will be with sunflower, sesame, or safflower oils, but personally I would recommend trying it with olive oil for a few days first. The taste in your mouth won’t add to the gag factor that way!! Also I plan to build on the time factor, adding just 1-2 minutes a day until I reach 15!
OK, since You popped the oil pulling cherry - I will do it tomorrow since my EVOO is at work…. 2 minutes…and I’ll let you know what I think.
It’s true hon - our mouth is the doorway to many diseases…I’m there with you - let’s clean it out.
OK, since You popped the oil pulling cherry - I will do it tomorrow since my EVOO is at work…. 2 minutes…and I’ll let you know what I think.
It’s true hon - our mouth is the doorway to many diseases…I’m there with you - let’s clean it out.
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Hmm, I want to try it, but I think I’ll wait and see how it goes for you.