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Oil Pulling - What Say Ye?

I just recently stumbled across some information, up until several days ago I had never heard of it.

I'd really like to hear about the experience from someone who has tried it.
I don't think it's an end all to cure all, but some of the information makes sense.

I mentioned it to Matt, my husband.
Well, he laughed at me... and asked where I come up with "this stuff".
He has 20 years in the medical field and promised to read some articles I've saved for him.
I value his opinion.

After a lot of research I found, there are a great deal of bacterial toxins in the mouth, (that's were tooth decay comes from)
Most leading doctors who specialize in longevity believe inflammation in the body is the major cause of a many diseases I.E. heart disease, arthritis and cancers. [HYPERLINK@www.nytimes.com]
They say simply flossing every day can add years to your life. (Dr. OZ)

I remember a recent program we watched on the Discovery channel (or perhaps the Science channel) regarding the health and causes of death in early American settlers, many died of complications caused by tooth decay, gum abscesses and - or complications stemming from tooth problems.

The Mayo Clinic is nothing to sneeze at, they agree there can be destructive effects caused by bacteria in the mouth.
"medications or treatments that reduce saliva flow or disrupt the normal balance of bacteria in your mouth may also lead to oral changes, making it easier for bacteria to enter your bloodstream. Some researchers believe that these bacteria and inflammation from your mouth are linked to other health problems in the rest of your body."
[HYPERLINK@www.mayoclinic.com]

No matter what he says I think I'll give it a go.
A 2 week trial. We'll see if there is any significant changes.

Dove


The road to health is paved with good intestines...

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