My recent to the dentist was good. I felt good about what she had to say.

She didn't see any Lyme or coinfection issues just a bit of redness in gum area around crowns with metal. Hence, the suggestion to do dental sensitivity metal testing. Ugh! Another test.

I have horrible dry mouth. She reminded me of oil pulling. I was doing it a few months ago, but stopped because all suggestions I read, said to do it 20 minutes, first thing in the morning. It didn't fit into my pill schedule.

She suggested doing it multiple times a day with small amounts of oil. It had really helped.

For those unfamiliar, a dry mouth encourages bacterial growth.

Anyway, just thought I'd pass that along.

Xoxo

Great information to pass along! Thanks Purrrsiankitty!

I used to oil pull - and I didn't do it for 20minutes....only 5 minutes - maybe 10

20 minutes is a long time!!!


I would think there are some benefits even with shorter duration...?

ChickenArise said...
I pull with xylitol. Knocks out an infection fast. You can also pull with wheat germ. Cheers!

Wheat germ? I knew about wheat grass but not the germ.

ETA: I'd like to get some xylitol chewing gum. I've seen it on line, and the candy, but keep hoping to find it locally if it's cheaper. I guess I have to look at it in a different way, such as a health aid, not a 'treat'.

Post Edited (julymorning) : 4/6/2017 10:48:07 AM (GMT-6)

20 min is a long time and w/ my TMJ it is hard…

however, everything I have read suggests that 20 min is not a magic number but that the duration is really dependent upon the oil emulsifying. Once the oil turns into a watery consistency w/ a milky color, you're done and should stop immediately. That signifies the end of the optimal "pulling" quality of the oil, once it loses its "oiliness".

Also, when you first start out the process may take 15-20 minutes, but the more you do it, the shorter that time period gets. And you should need to swish vigorously - do it gently but keep the oil moving. Use the time to meditate and think good thoughts.

And I think you can pull whatever time of day you want… we eat all day long so your mouth is accumulating bacteria all day long, and will start again once you eat something after pulling. So it's far more important to fit it into the day, more than at a specific time.

-p

Post Edited (Pirouette) : 4/6/2017 8:11:03 PM (GMT-6)