Week 4 No-Poo Update

The proportions seem to be working nicely. This last time I added 4 drops of tea tree oil to fight flakiness. I love tea tree oil, it smells so nice. I've been adding it to baths and using it on my spots. My fiance has been so wonderful and has been getting the spots on my back so i can be spot-free in my low backed wedding gown. My hair is behaving really nicely. I think if I took a little more time styling it I'd be even happier. I just want it to grow grow grow and of course when it gets nice and long- it will be deep summer and I'll want to chop it all off!
As regards oil-pulling- I was noticing some results but could not spare the time. Maybe I'll try again if one of my Dr.s says it could help with whatever treatment plan we decide on.

Oil Pull Attempt 6

Ran to the bedroom to escape an annoying friend of my fiance's and swished for about 15 minutes. Work keeps cutting into my swish time. I should start earlier. I took the full tablespoon. I'm still having reflex swallowing issues. Maybe less now, still will work on it. Felt suuuuper gaggy, the sensation when spitting is still really gross. I haven't vomited though. Need to remember to brush at nights and in between whiles. Think my teeth are slowly whitening and since i've been concentrating on getting the gums, they have been slowly healing too. My nausea is improving, fiance says my appetite is getting better. Am controlling it more with peppermints when out and about.

Oil Pulling day something and a No-Poo update

I missed Sunday. I tried waiting 4 hours between eating and it just never happened. I continually snack at work. Oh well. I got up this morning and almost didnt, but got mad at myself and tried anyway. I only was able to use 2 teaspoons and swish for 8 or 9 minutes. My teeth feel smooth. I felt less gross spitting it out this time, maybe because there was less oil. I swished more vigorously and tired my mouth out some.

I haven't washed my hair in almost a week and it looks like I washed it 3 days ago. I'm noticing a lot less oil and like my hair is getting back to it's amazing self. I guess I had actually forgotten how nice it can be. I've been smoothing in a little coconut oil for a de-frizzer and it's like the best most expensive product ever. Celebrity shiny. I was going to wash it this morning, but I forgot.

OP day 4

Day 4 I was able to take nearly a full tablespoon. I only pulled for a little less than 10 minutes because I started to feel sick. I think my teeth are whiter. I think I'm also noticing a slight increase in energy, like I have more motivation but that is so variable in me it's probably a coincidence. It is nice to take 20 minutes in the morning to sit and read while I swish. I forgot to this morning (day 5, so I will have to wait for breakfast to digest, then I'm taking a damn 20 minute break to pull)

OP Day 3

I felt sick in the morning and didn't feel better after my meds so I decided to wait to pull. I went to the chiro (possibly have arthritis, fucking joy.) and got all popped back into place. My back was sore from the manipulation but this morning it feels really good. My neck actually feels like a humans! I got coffee and a cinnamon bun for Tim and vanilla bean frapp for me. Part way through the shake and the bun I remember, "oh crap dairy and wheat." so I stopped eating them and didn't feel too bad. Anyway, I set a timer for 4 hours and waited until the food was all digested and did my pull.
I took approx. 1 3/4 tbsp of oil and swished for 20 minutes. I keep reflex swallowing but this time was slightly better. I keep my head tilted forward. I tried to make sure I was reaching all the parts of my mouth. I feel like I gagged less this time when spitting it out and rinsing with a saline solution. I tried to pull more aggressively through the teeth without straining my jaw and cheeks. I think this helped some with the additional plaque build up. This morning my teeth feel cleaner than usual. It's time to pull now, so I will write up day 4 in a couple hours!