The Oil Pulling Challenge - 2

[aililiu]

hmm, so im still going strong, did it twice yesterday and have once so far, this morning. confused about whether or not im really getting results? sometimes right afterwards my teeth almost dont hurt anymore, when poked, but like right now, they hurt a LOT if i poke them, its like the pain is coming back and forth.

my teeth ARE nice &white and feel clean, but i duno how much to contribute to OP??? b/c ive also started brushing with baking soda, &hydrogen peroxide, and i know that thats supposed to whiten your teeth as well.

im going to keep on with the OP b/c i made a sort of a challenge to myself, in case im one of those people it takes longer to see results in. its not difficult or anything... i just wish i could be sure i was getting results.

[Alba]

Hi everyone!

You are all having pretty amazing results, huh!? (don't give up Aililu - with some people it takes a few weeks:) )

I can't say how much I appreciate the energy in this thread - very uplifting to visit indeed!

To those who are interested in KP I am happy to say that it is still getting fainter - I'd say it's almsot 80% gone!
It takes some time, but it's worth the while

Bethanie: wow!

Love alba

[Bethanie]

What is KP?
Glad it's 80% gone:)
I felt like going at it with my closet today, something i haven't felt like doing in a long time.
Hip, hip, hooray for "Oil Pulling".
More energy, now to start back exercising
B.

[Bethanie]

How about some pictures of you for inspiration, hate the honey bun:) when i was in school it was my favorite.
I love before and after pictures, they inspire me to go all the way.
B.

[ChaiLife]

OK. got some coconut oil and swished. Time lapsed for about 30 minutes. Now that's commitment! LOL Funny, we were all in the car and I thought, "what the hey, I'm just sitting in this car so I'll do some oil pulling." Well, I started making a lot of spit and suddenly my mouth was filled with spit and oil. While swishing some got away from me and there was an OIL GUSHER! LOL Sorry to be gross but it was funny at the time...and a little messy.

OK. No major results the first time. My throat is a little sore for some reason though. I will continue and see what happens.
Kelly

[Bethanie]

I had been doing O.P for a week and i was sitting next to my husband on the sofa watching tv and something funny came on and he laughed and i did too and oil went everywhere and on him (now that's funny(
Now i try not to do much oil pulling when i'm watching tv, at least not when there's something funny on.
B.

[Alba]

How about some pictures of you for inspiration, hate the honey bun:) when i was in school it was my favorite.
I love before and after pictures, they inspire me to go all the way.
B.

:)

Ok - well, heres the link to my blogpost containing the pics - it could be an inspiration for those who have skin-trouble:)

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/blogs/blo...3225/#comments

Love alba

[Bethanie]

:) Your skin is beautiful.
I've noticed since oil pulling my skin has more moisture in it.
Thanks for showing us your beautiful picture:)
B.

[aililiu]

i ate a bunch of dried fruit yesterday which i know i shouldnt be doing with my teeth hurting... they ACHED afterwards, it is so odd, & a bit frusterating, when i OP, right afterwards the pain is virtually GONE, but it always comes back, and while its nice to know that the OP temporarily can make it feel better.... i want it HEALED ! over and done with!

just keep on, right?

[rawxanne]

can anyone explain what 'oil pulling is exactly???' Cos its sounds pretty good whatever it is!!!

Rawxy.x

[hungrygirl]

I want to mention that if I stopped OP for a few days, my BM also stopped. Mind you, I had problem with BM even on an all-veg-and-fruit diet before I ever started OP; My system had always been very stubborn. Since the first day I started OP in July, I've been going everyday. But at one point I stopped OP because I did not see the hopeful results for my skins (KP) or my teeth (whitening), my BM also stopped. I'm now OP'ing faithfully every morning for my BM. Has anybody experienced/noticed the same thing?

[rawxanne]

still none the wiser....???? Anyone??

[rawxanne]

its ok guys I googled it and now I am a convert!!! Gonna start tomorrow........:)

[aililiu]

oops, sorry rawxanne for not getting back to you! glad you like the sounds of it.

hungrygirl.... now that you mention it ido have BMs more easily.... but i dont know if i can attribute it to the OP, it might be though! only its gone too far... a little TOO easy if ya know what i mean but i guess id rather that than not going enough, like before??? lesser of two evils?!? i cant wait to have perfectly healthy BMs. lol. only on rawfoodtalk would i say that and not feel weird about it.

[hungrygirl]

hungrygirl.... now that you mention it ido have BMs more easily.... but i dont know if i can attribute it to the OP, it might be though! only its gone too far... a little TOO easy if ya know what i mean but i guess id rather that than not going enough, like before??? lesser of two evils?!? i cant wait to have perfectly healthy BMs. lol. only on rawfoodtalk would i say that and not feel weird about it.

Yes, it is too easy sometimes, I know what ya mean! And I'd rather have it easy than none at all. And yes, this is the only place I feel a little bit more comfortable to discuss about these things.....