Oil Pulling - a technique for cleansing the mouth and the body

This is an exquisite way of possibly cleansing the mouth and the whole body of excesses of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other parasites and their toxins. Not only will it help remove these but also other toxins like traces of heavy metals and pesticides and other ‘ides. The ideal time for oil pulling is first thing in the morning before you have had anything to eat or drink. Anything that has found a cosy place in the mouth overnight is in for a shock. Instead of a nice drop of clean warm water to wallow in and then be washed into the warm confines of the stomach, a little pure virgin cold pressed coconut oil is encountered. All the more disturbing for the inhabitants of the mouth should the oil be laced with a few drops of oregano oil or clove oil. There are a couple of reflexes that may be encountered, the swallow reflex and the gag reflex. Persevere and you will overcome both of these and be able to swish the oil around in you mouth for up to twenty minutes or so before spitting it out. After you have finished, it is as well to swish you mouth out with clean water a couple of times, again resisting the urge to swallow.

Well may you ask, ‘What and how much oil, what kind of oil, what can I do while swishing this stuff and any number of other questions.”

Here it is, so simple:

First thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything!

Do the following:-

Take one tablespoon of cold pressed virgin oil. (I like coconut oil). Some find it easier to scape out the solid oil from the jar and allow it to liquify in the mouth.

You may like to add two drops of oregano or clove oil. This is great for compromising bacteria and fungi.

Then just spoon it into you mouth and swish it around. By the way if you have a denture or plate, then best leave it out. Don’t swallow the stuff. Spit it out when the time is up. Best to spit it somewhere other than the sink as the oil will solidify and could block the drain. Then swish you mouth with water a couple of times and spit that out. You may also feel you need to brush you teeth. If you do, maybe keep a separate brush for this and clean it well when you finish brushing.

While you are swishing the oil around you may find it best to sit quietly and read or listen to something or just to have some quiet time.

Just remember this is not prescriptive, make it fun and have fun doing it.

You may find that there are lots of side effects to this activity. Don’t worry about things like whiter teeth, healthier gums, cavities disappearing, no bad breath, better sleep, clearer skin, and many others. They just come with oil pulling. Just enjoy the pleasant outcomes.

Disclaimer:-

This note is for interest only. It is not suggesting that you replace or add any foods, herbal remedy, treatment or other approaches for any ailments without consulting your doctor and having his/her consent.

©Graeme Ward 2012

The Salt Covenant

The Salt Covenant

The salt covenant consists of drinking one litre of water first thing in the morning to which has been added 1 tablespoon of sea salt, not rock salt. If the body has a balance of salt then this has the effect of flushing out the colon soon after drinking. However if the body is lacking in salt, this flushing effect does not occur until such time as the body has a sufficient reserve of salt. Once this level has been attained then the covenant helps to clear out the gut and the colon and in doing so helps with keeping discomfort and disease away.

Because the excess of salt is toxic, nausea may be experienced but this will soon pass. The effect sometimes results in a sudden need for a bowel movement so it is as well to be near a toilet. Hence it may well be that it is best undertaken at a time when schedules are flexible and you don’t have to rush of to work or meetings and etc.

Initially the covenant may be taken daily, then as your body is cleansed then this may be reduced to two or three times a week, to weekly, fortnightly and etc. Just as you feel necessary. 

The amount of salt in the water is not prescriptive, it is only an indication. A little more salt or more water may be in order so that it is palatable. Remember to have fun.

Disclaimer: 

This note is for information and educational purposes only and does not in any way purport to be giving advice particularly of a medical nature. If you intend to to undertake the foregoing then you are advised to seek professional advice regarding the content and its effects upon the individual.

Open Heart Surgery

It is now almost six months since I had open heart surgery and two by-pass grafts.
Prior to this I had a heart attack 8 years prior. At the time the cardiologist warned me that come what may I would be back in hospital in two to three years time for by-pass grafts in five locations. There were five places in the cardiac artery where there were severe blockages. A bit daunting to say the least. 
I changed my lifestyle dramatically after that. The resulting outcome was that three of those blockages disappeared completely along with the deposit at the site of the stents as did some other minor artery deposits. 
There was two blockages which didn't clear up and these had the by-pass grafts. 
Most days I walk at least 45 minutes and there is always an uphill climb involved. I am so grateful that I can do this without any feeling of breathlessness, chest pains or weakness. 
So different to the time leading up to surgery when I had to think seriously about walking up a flight of stairs because of the potential discomfort I would experience. Fortunately for me I have not experienced any of the numerous complications that some are afflicted with after such a procedure.

Now I am concentrating on improving my health and fitness by continuing to following the seven principles I’ve referred to elsewhere. The medical procedures associated with open heart are very invasive and as such have some effects that take some time to recover from. 
There is significant shock that the body endures just with the physical mechanical part of the operation and then having to repair the tissues that have been cut and otherwise damaged. 
Then there is also the immune response to any potential bacterial invasion to be overcome. 
I can recall the first few times that I had any idea of what was going on while in intensive care. Seems that there was always a nurse holding up two vials of morphine and asking did I have any pain. I don’t recall experiencing pain, soreness and discomfort. 
The pain management drugs together with the other blood conditioning drugs take some time be totally eliminated from the body, I’m sure. 
However following a whole food diet of mostly raw fruit and vegetables has certainly been worth while in the recovery process. I’ve still a way to go yet before I feel I am strong and fit and able to go back to work. 
The best thing at the moment is that I do not suffer from any debilitating after effects.

Breaking a Fast

Breaking a fast slowly 

Originally published Tuesday, February 7, 2012

(Some minor editing of this page was done 6 November 2017 and 8 May 2022.)

This is the most critical part of your juice fast. Breaking your fast is harder than fasting. Your digestive system is now sensitive and needs time to reactivate.

The key is eating lightly, over a period of four days, and transitioning gradually onto a new, planned and more healthy regular diet. Going back to your previous diet will return you again to where you were! What's worse is, it is a shock to your system and can be disastrous and may cause stomach cramps, nausea and weakness.

Continue with the juice and add whole food snacks.

Breaking your fast requires self discipline. After 14 days you know that is something you have a lot of! Eat small amounts to gently wake up your digestion whilst continuing to drink juice. Gradually increase the amount of raw fruit and vegetables as you go along. This can be the start of eating smaller, more sustainable meals.

Only eat when you feel hungry, not necessarily at meal times. Take salad and fruit snacks with you to work so you are not tempted by the cafe's, food courts or lunch vans. Remember that hunger is often mistaken for thirst, so keep up your water/fluid balance of 1 litre per 22kg of body weight.

Eat half as much as you want, but twice as often to gently reawaken your digestive system. Don’t overload it. Go slowly, chew your food well and keep it simple, don’t mix too many foods

Most of all, take care not to overeat! After fourteen days of fasting there are so many new flavors you want to try. Change to using smaller plates, bowls and utensils and make each new mouthful a meal in itself.

Over eating and overloading your hibernating digestive system will make you feel sluggish and tired and even nauseous. You will really notice this after the energy you have experienced fasting. If you have over eaten you will find it harder to wake up and get going of a morning.

You can easily put the weight that you released back on. Remember you have not eaten solid food for two weeks. The aim is to maintain the wonderful feeling of control that you have developed during the

fast and carry it forward into permanent changes in your eating habits.

Transition foods can include light foods such as fruit, salads, uncooked veggie soups and lettuces. Simple vegetable meals low in starch. Salads and soups. No meat, fish, eggs, cheese, milk.

Day 1

Keep drinking 1 litre of juice per day either as a meal or throughout the day as a snack. Have some raw fruit for breakfast and lunch, or a green smoothie. Eat small quantities of apples or other fruit between meals if you need to snack. Make sure you keep your water balance (1L/22kgs).You’ll probably find that you’ll need very little food to fill up on.

Day 2

Same as day one. Be vigilant of how you feel and observe how your gut is working. If you are at all constipated, lots of water and maybe a green juice, (Bit like a cow in spring). Add a raw vegetable soup for dinner or a green smoothie. Eat apples or other fruit between meals.

Day 3

Same as day two. Plus small quantity of soaked dates or raisins. You may add a small salad for dinner.  Drink 1 litre of juice.

Day 4

Same as day three. You may add a small salad for dinner. Still drink 1.0 litres of juice or more. 

Day 5

Move into a 10 day period during which your diet is 80% raw uncooked whole foods. You can eat as much as you want of this. Mostly fresh raw fruit and some vegetables. You could enjoy fruit salad for breakfast and lunch and a salad for dinner. The 20% cooked part of your diet may include cooked vegies, potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, squash. 

Day 15 and onwards

Continue juice each day. There are other juice recipes around that can be used in place of or added to cabala.

Try not to go back to your old addictions and cravings. There is a whole world of fabulous energy giving whole food nutrition just waiting for the new you to explore! If you do go back into your old habits don’t beat yourself up, you know that you have the tools to recover.

This note is for information and educational purposes only and does not in any way purport to be giving advice particularly of a medical nature. If you intend to undertake the foregoing then you are advised to seek professional advice regarding the content and its effects upon the individual.