Oil pulling effects

clr-1976clr-1976 Raw Newbie

Hi guys,

I found some info on oil pulling on here from earlier threads and thought I’d give it a go.

Am only on day 2 and still getting used to it but have found that today I’ve got a horrible ‘mucous’ taste in my mouth, which I can taste more when swallowing.

Any experiences of anything like this? I know it can pull up mucous and is detoxifying so am just hoping its that. Am also having to take decongestant at night though or cant sleep due to hayfever bunged up-ness. I’m away with work at the mo and forgot the decongestant so was awake and bunged up most of the night, maybe its part of that, I dont know but would be greatful to hear if anyone else has found this and whether its worth persevering with (which I will prob do anyway) just as I’m concious of it and cant taste much else today…??

Thanks

Comments

  • CarmentinaCarmentina Raw Newbie

    That happened to me once. It was gross. Like a shit smell in my mouth. It only happened once that bad, thank god, athough bad breath is closely associated with detox. I got foul breath when doing the Master Cleanse too. It might also be because you’re suffering hay-fever, meaning you’ve got more mucous to deal with.

  • Have you tried googling the earth clinic site. They have information on oil pulling.

    http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/oil_pulling…

    I know I have a heavy mucous when oil pulling. I have done the oil pulling off and on for about year now. When I did it for several months this is what I noticed…I had a heavy mucous in the beginning. But after about the 4th to 5th week that was pretty cleared up.

    Check into the oil you are using also. I know a lot of people use different ones or suggest trying different ones. But from what I have read you really should use only one of the following two. Sesame Seed oil or Sunflower oil. (Sesame Seed oil is what I use.)

    I also cleanse my mouth with hydrogen perioxide mouthwash really well after pulling. Followed by two to three 8 oz. glasses of water.

    I hope this helps some cir-1976. Hang in there…I am sure it will clear up.

  • clr-1976clr-1976 Raw Newbie

    Thanks Guys,

    It doesnt seem as strong today thankfully but is still there. Weirdly I kept tasting perfume this morning…!

    Carentina, you could def be right about the excess due to hayfever as I have alot at night and in the mornings anyway.

    Simplyraw, I’m using organic sunflower oil with a tiny bit of peppermint essential oil (5 drops in 50ml) to try to enhance the flavour. I tried to do my research to get it right beforehand so I guess it could just be symptoms, might try the hydrogen peroxide. I think Shazzie sells it on her website..

    I’m off on holiday tonight so was a little concerned about whether anyone could smell it!!

    I’m going to keep going – someone at work asked me if I’d had my teeth whitened today actually so what a great sign!

    Thanks Guys!

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