Beauty

[voyager1980]

On 3/8/2014 just bee said:

Okay, that was an odd thing to do at 5:00 in the morning. But I didn't start out slow, doing five minutes first. I went the whole 20 minutes, then spat the oil into a Ziploc bag.

It was peculiar, but not entirely unpleasant. I'll do it again.

Into a Zip lock bag ? ? Why ?

[just bee]

On 3/8/2014 voyager1980 said:

On 3/8/2014 just bee said:

Okay, that was an odd thing to do at 5:00 in the morning. But I didn't start out slow, doing five minutes first. I went the whole 20 minutes, then spat the oil into a Ziploc bag.

It was peculiar, but not entirely unpleasant. I'll do it again.

Into a Zip lock bag ? ? Why ?

It's recommended that you don't spit the oil into the sink because it's oily and germy and you won't want that in your drain unless you're dating a plumber.

I don't like the alternative idea, either, of spitting into the trash. I grabbed a sandwich bag, spat, sealed it, then tossed the bag into the trash.

[Beauty$Junkie]

Just Bee, I thought I read that you should not use olive oil for this. I just finished with the coconut oil today for the first time. I just did it for the time to get coffee ready and log onto computer, etc. and the time really went well and I rinsed with Crest mouthwash, and coffee really tastes better this morning. Just not sure about the olive oil. I hope the job scene is going better for you.

[voyager1980]

Thanks Just Bee. (:

[just bee]

On 3/8/2014 Beauty$Junkie said:

Just Bee, I thought I read that you should not use olive oil for this. I just finished with the coconut oil today for the first time. I just did it for the time to get coffee ready and log onto computer, etc. and the time really went well and I rinsed with Crest mouthwash, and coffee really tastes better this morning. Just not sure about the olive oil. I hope the job scene is going better for you.

It depends on the source. I really haven't read that olive oil is off limits; mainly I've seen comments suggesting olive oil isn't the most tasty choice. It tends to be heavy and... well, oily. Coconut is popular right now and is recommended for just about everything. It has certain properties that olive oil might not have, but I grabbed the EVOO because it's something I always have in the house. I figure if it's something I eat regularly, my mouth is already accustomed to it. I actually like the scent and flavor of olive oil, so I might continue using it. Always have a jug or two in the kitchen.

For now the drama at work has subsided... I think... but I remain vigilant. It's an unusual environment and I work with a rather "theatrical" group of individuals. Perhaps that degree in Theatre/Film is finally paying off.

[just bee]

It just occurred to me that the reason I didn't gag or toss my cookies this morning when I was sitting here with my mouth full of olive oil is this:

I've been taking fish oil for the past couple weeks. Not the capsules. I actually pour fish oil into a spoon and swallow it. Noms! Actually, it's pretty tasty -- it's the lemon-flavored stuff.

[just bee]

Anyone else sitting there with your mouth full of oil this morning? I'm doing it as I type but I notice the olive oil feels a lot thicker this morning. Odd.

[FUTURE]

Anyone had issues with fillings coming out with this. A friend heard on NPR that it can loosen the old silver fillings. Just wondering! Off to do some research......

[appm]

On 3/9/2014 FUTURE said: Anyone had issues with fillings coming out with this. A friend heard on NPR that it can loosen the old silver fillings. Just wondering! Off to do some research......

Just found this - one person's opinion.

Will oil pulling with coconut oil loosen the dental fillings or porcelain crowns I have on my teeth?

Occasionally people report that they have lost fillings or crowns when they started oil pulling. Others are hesitant to try oil pulling in fear that it might loosen their dental work.

Let me ease your fears. Oil pulling will not and cannot loosen properly placed crowns or fillings. The only time oil pulling will affect crowns or fillings is if the teeth underneath have decayed and are full of infection. In this case, the foundation on which the crowns or fillings are secured to is badly decayed and unable to hold the dental material. Oil pulling removes, bacteria, pus, and mucus. It cannot pull out porcelain, amalgam, or composite dental materials from the teeth. If you have fillings or crowns, you are completely safe.

If however, a filling or crown does come loose, be thankful. This indicates that the underlying tooth is rotting and full of infection. This infection is spreading throughout your mouth and your entire body. You need to have it removed as soon as possible. If oil pulling brought your attention to this problem, you are lucky because now you know the problem exists and can take care of it without experiencing further harm.

[aprilskies]

On 3/9/2014 just bee said:

Anyone else sitting there with your mouth full of oil this morning? I'm doing it as I type but I notice the olive oil feels a lot thicker this morning. Odd.

I am on my third day. Although, this morning my mouth felt tired and a little sore so I didn't do it for the full 20. Doing it first thing in the morning is a bit challenging but I will stick to it if I can. It's a lot of time in the morning especially before my coffee.