Yeah I've heard quite few people use coconut oil, and I'm sure olive oil will work just as well, but traditionally its sunflower or sesame

I use sesame oil but I have also used sunflower oil. Started last September. I usually swish while showering or getting dressed. I aim for at least 15 mins each time.

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I started a couple of months ago...still pulling up phlem but not as much as before...teeth and breath is awesome

I use Trader Joe's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil to do mines. I then rinse my mouth out and I brush my teeth with baking soda. I rarely use toothpaste anyway. I love the way my teeth feels afterwards plus my breath feels so much fresher. I read in a couple sites that you have to be careful spitting the coconut oil in the drain because it will solidify. You are supposed to do it first thing on the morning before you eat. So I do it while I take a shower or while I take my dog out.

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The breath thing has been the winner for me because I have 24 hour fresh breath!! its ridiculous I remember when I used to use stuff like listerine and my mouth would stay fresh for like 2 hours.

I also used to have kp on my face I used everything to get rid of it and nothing worked - within a week of oil pulling 80% of it was gone

Hi,
I like to use sunflower oil in my diet. But my said me to avoid using sunflower oil because I am pregnant . Is my doctor is right ? let me know please.

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Unfortunately I can't help because I'm not a doctor, but my advice would be to err on the side of caution especially if you've be advised to by the doctor.

I think you should call either a dentist or doctor and explain that you'd be using sunflower oil for oil pulling, I think quite a few dentists are now aware of this holistic practice therefore they should be able to give you information. HTH

Check to see if she is using the toasted or roasted or flavored kind. The sesame seed oil to use is the plain kind that is a very, very light color. Its almost clear white with just a very light tint of yellow. It also does not have a strong flavor.

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I was researching oil pulling last week. I've read that it loosen fillings. So I decided not to try it.

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Unintentionally skipped a whole week. Going back through the phlegm stage. So gross. Not even so much that it's there but I have to force it out. I strangely didn't experience this part when I first started pulling. I did eat more fast food than I normally would in the last week or so though.

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