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Oil Pulling for Oral Health
http://wellnessmama.com/7866/oil-pul...r-oral-health/
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The concept is incredibly simple. Basically, a person swishes a couple teaspoons of a vegetable based oil (coconut, sesame or olive) in the mouth for 20 minutes and then spits it out and rinses well. Oil pulling is best done in the morning, before eating or drinking anything, though Dr. Bruce Fife suggests that it can be done before each meal if needed for more severe infections or dental problems. Quote:
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02-21-2015, 04:32 PM | #2 |
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It's complete horseshit.
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02-21-2015, 04:33 PM | #3 |
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Coconut oil is naturally antiseptic. So it is really good for your gums.
I never heard of oil pulling though. |
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I got something you can slather in oil and pull
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I tell all my patients about oil pulling.
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02-21-2015, 04:38 PM | #7 |
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02-21-2015, 04:40 PM | #8 |
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I researched this about a year ago and what I read said it had absolutely no value. I'll try and dig up the links.
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02-21-2015, 04:51 PM | #9 |
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It's not COMPLETE horseshit. Certain oils have anti-microbial properties and I'm sure it does reduce the level of bacteria in the mouth. It also is known to reduce plaque http://www.jaypeejournals.com/eJourn...=400&isPDF=YES
BUT where it may be horseshit is in how effective it is compared to just using mouthwash. I have no clue but my knee jerk reaction is that you could sub in an antimicrobial mouthwash and get the same results with much better flavor. Seems like this is useful info should I get stuck on a tropical island and have access to only coconuts for oral health. |
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02-21-2015, 04:57 PM | #11 |
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I only pay attention to dubious health claims that start with "bulletproof..."
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02-21-2015, 05:08 PM | #12 |
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There will be some poor bastard on here that will skim the OP over and be gargling with Mobil One tomorrow morning.
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I'm trying to figure out who has the time to do that for 20 minutes every day.
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02-21-2015, 05:25 PM | #14 |
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Like you don't sit at a computer for 20+ minutes every day.
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02-21-2015, 05:32 PM | #15 |
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Seems like a pretty healthy alternative to the mouthwashes you'll find on the shelves.
Coconut oil is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral while we know the fluoride in mouthwash is pretty toxic. |
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