Anyone heard of oil pulling?

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Not sure whether to post this here or in health. Basically the theory is that you swish oil in your mouth each morning for 20 mins then spit it out, leaving you with much whiter teeth and heaps of health benefits...
This is not the sort of thing I believe in but I am going to give it a try for a few days.here

20minutes You have to swish oil around your mouth for 20 mins!!

I can't keep my trap shut for 20 minutes, the dses would run wild and dh would think I'd left home

I only get 20 mins in the morning, to shower, get dressed, do make up, everything really. I'd love to know how you get on though, and whether you notice a difference.

It sounds revolting. I don't think I could do it.

I dunno, I am suspicious of anything that claims that many health benefits........

It says it prevents the growth of malignant tumours. Seems legit.

It does have some scientific basis, but in reality it's no more effective than normal good oral hygeine. Simply put there's a shitload of bacteria found in the mouth that if left to its own devices can cause a whole host of different diseases, not just in the mouth, but in the whole body. Oil pulling has been shown to reduce the total bacteria count in the mouth, but no more so than using mouthwash. Regular brushing, flossing, use of mouthwash and trips to the dentist will be much more effective than oil pulling.

It heals paralysis...

LOL

I love the spelling too

oil pulling... leg pulling?

Having said that, it probably won't do you any harm...

hahahahaa i am sorry but that sounds like a right load of bullshit :o

Did you read that on April fools?

I couldn't keep something in my mouth for that long I'd be gagging after 3 minutes!

I brushed my teeth with face cream once (by mistake). It was absolutely nauseating.

If it was that good surely we'd all be doing it?! I think I would be wanting to puke after 30 seconds.

Did it cure your all your ailments though jifnotcif?

Would chips be an acceptable substitute?

Oilpulling heals totally ?head-aches, bronchitis, tooth pain, thrombosis, eczema, ulcers and diseases of stomach, intestines, heart, blood, kidney, liver, lungs and women?s diseases. It heals diseases of nerves, paralysis, and encephalitis. It prevents the growth of malignant tumors, cuts and heals them. Chronic sleeplessness is cured.?

snake oil being sold here folks

i keep hearing that about drinking your first urine flow of the day. I couldn't do it, but Sarah Miles famously used to do it and I know someone (male) who does do it. Got to say, he has the most beautiful skin and teeth I've ever seen...clear and baby soft, even though he lives pretty much 'off the land' and in harsh conditions

20 jeffing minutes?

The only thing it cured Dexter is dd's ability to laugh at me and remind me about it at every given opportunity.

Well I have tried it for 2 mornings now (and am now stunningly beautiful and cured of every ailment). It is both disgusting and weirdly enjoyable.
What I find quite sweet about the whole thing is that no-one stands to gain financially. There is no "special" system or product to buy.
I am going to keep it up over Easter as a magic counteract for chocolate.

Thanks for giving us an update and keep on reporting back!

How did they discover that 20 mins is the magic optimum time window?

Tried it today ! this is a sicky green xxx barf