PART 2: WHY OIL PULL? HOW DOES IT HELP WITH BAD SKIN?
by Eva Rawposa
Why Oil Pull (according to Eva Rawposa)
When I oil pull, my skin feels softer, including on my body. My feet are as soft as they could possibly be. It’s really remarkable. I’ve always had to do these treatments with scrubs and lotions and whathaveyou just to have okay feet — but even doing NO treatments when I’m oil pulling consistently, they’re so ridiculously soft.
My blemishes disappear. My teeth are whiter, and they feel clean.
All of the mucous is removed so that I breathe perfectly clearly. Even now — the pollen is EVERYwhere, but I have no sign of mucous in my nose or lungs, except in the morning when I spit it out after oil pulling. Ick.
Why Oil Pull (according to “them” that agree)
(I’m paraphrasing and jumbling up info from several sources for simplicity.)
In alternative medicine, including in old Ayurvedic texts, oil pulling is an oral and systemic remedy that is said to cure about 30 systemic diseases ranging from headaches to diabetes and asthma.
One theory: Just as the skin is an organ that removes toxins from our body, the tongue is also a key organ for the elimination of toxins. Sort of how the foot is mapped out for reflexology, the tongue is also a map. Oil swishing eliminates toxins from every organ.
Another theory: There is lots of not-so-good (and in fact, really gross) bacteria hiding in our mouth. This effectively helps to remove that quickly and “easily.”
More Information on Oil Pulling:
Part 1: One person’s experience with oil pulling
Part 3: A step-by-step guide on how to oil pull
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ANY QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? Just type whatever you have to say below. We’d love to hear from you, no matter what it is. Well, as long as it is related to Oil Pulling, Skin, Health, etc. in some way! 
How interesting!! Im always down to try new things! Is it JUST sesame oil or can we use other kinds??
That’s my fave, but some also like coconut oil or sunflower seed oil. Can’t wait to hear how it goes for you! Report back!!
xxo Eva
I used sesame oil for 2 weeks and then got a sinus infection and sore throat. I looked up natural cures for sinus infection and found oil pulling with sesame oil! But I had already been doing that and got sick. I stopped op for a few days and felt better and then tried op again and my sinus got filled up again. Do you think I’m allergic to sesame oil? I may try another oil, but I want to get all better first.
Hm, I’m not sure what to tell you to be honest! If I were in your shoes and knew all about your health history and such I might have a better idea. But from here, I know such limited information… I hope things are looking up!!
Eva! Soooo I did it! I had coconut oil on hand so that’s what I used, it was very odd at first then I got kinda grossed out at the thought of swishing all that bacteria around too. Haha But if it helps get rid of it all I wanna keep up with it! I noticed the mucus coming up right afterwards and throughout the day. I suffer from seasonal allergies so I didn’t know if that had something to do with it as well. I did notice the increase in the amount of fluid as I was pulling. I read other peoples post who tried it, I found it odd some got tired because I felt energetic and bubbly! But that may have been because I’ve actually gotten enough sleep the last couple of days… Anyway! I’m going to keep up with it! Is it okay if I just do it in the morning?
Just finished oil pulling myself! lol! SO GLAD you did it!! Cool! Do it again, a few times, to see how it’s affecting you.
Another theory might be related to Nadine Artemis’s explanation of how the teeth are living and that there is a flow of some bodily fluid from the teeth and into the teeth. The oil may be pulling impurities from the body via the teeth.
i hav been op 4 two weeks now and got no results.
The idea of oil pulling to me is a bit strange. I started this morning trying to find some help with congestion, clearer skin and an EAG on the very low end of prediabetes range. Already I’m breathing a bit easier and seem to have a bit more energy. I’m wondering how I can fit in at work, I’ll figure it out. Thanks for being so helpful!
Thank you! I am curious about doing it at work!! lol! I usually do it while getting dressed.
xxo Eva
Hi Eva,
I am going to give oil pulling a try for the next two weeks. Whats happening is I always have one side of my sinus blocked everytime I go to lie down in bed at night, I will keep you posted My naturopath suggested I need to use a remidie for dust and mites, I want to see what oil pulling can do instead……thanks Paula
OH, I hope that helps!!!!!!! Looking forward to hearing how it does!!
Love,
Eva