Is there such a thing as “oil pulling”? Where does she come from? Who would benefit from oil pulling? Does it work? How does it work? Does it have any side effects? So it turns out I was able to answer all of these questions and a few more. In this book I will share with you what I have learned over the past few months and I can tell you that I am confident it will be as beneficial to you as it has been to me. At the end of each chapter I will include testimonials from some people who have had success with oil pulling. Let's get started, shall we? shower, etc. Even with this truncated swishing time, my skin has significantly improved and my teeth are super white! Chapter 2 Treating Diseases with Oil Pulling In 1996, Andhra Jyoti, an Indian newspaper conducted a survey to study the use and effectiveness of oil pulling. Of the 1,041 people who responded to the survey, 89% reported significant health benefits after starting the practice. Only 11% said they felt no benefit. The study created a buzz across India and since the 1996 study, there has been worldwide interest in oil extraction. In the study, the 89% who said oil extraction was beneficial saw improvements. in these areas: To be more specific, 927 people out of 1,041 survey participants reported marked improvement in chronic fatigue, headaches, allergies, asthma and even arthritis, for just to name a few, simply by following this ancient natural practice. Even Hippocrates is said to know that arthritis can be cured by pulling out a bad tooth. Oil pulling is believed to be responsible for improvements in treatment:...... middle of paper ...... extracts toxins and microorganisms from the body, allowing the body to heal itself. The tongue can be mapped or sectioned to match other organs in the body: kidneys, bladder lungs, spleen, liver, heart, pancreas, small intestine, stomach, colon and spine. http://chinesemedicene.wikispaces.com/file/view/tongue_map.jpg/294650334/tongue_map.jpg It's not the oil that causes healing, it's just the mechanism that promotes healing in the body.Testimonial -Judy I have been doing oil pulling for about 5 months now and have seen huge results with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). For those who don't know, IBS is painful, embarrassing and frustrating. Painful bloating, diarrhea then constipation, a constant cycle of intestinal problems. Since oil pulling I no longer have that boat feeling after eating and all other IBS symptoms have also disappeared.!