Day one "Oil Pulling"....

So, today was my first "Oil Pull"... I am using Sesame Oil. I was a little apprehensive about what to expect with all the testimonies on Earth Clinic about what people have experienced.

I went to the local grocer and found some Cold Pressed Sesame Oil (as opposed to Toasted, or Sesame SEED Oil) that now sits on the bathroom counter to greet me first thing every morning. I keep learning more about it as I go, so my postings may change from time to time -- for example, I did NOT brush my teeth first, but today found out that it is better to do that first. So, tomorrow, I'll brush first!

I took 1 tablespoon of the oil and put it in my mouth. It wasn't as THICK as I thought it might be... thankfully! I started to "swish" it around (no swallowing!) and reminded myself that they suggest finding something to "busy" yourself with so that you don't think about it for the 20 minutes that is required to pull toxins out. I read the grocery ad, changed my clothes, made my DECAF coffee (because caffeine is an ENEMY to Anemics) and promptly spit what was now foamy white oil into the toilet as I flushed it down. Spitting out what more I could, I then rinsed with water and started to drink the recommended 2-3 glasses of water... brushed and flossed my teeth, and was on my way.

The main reason I am writing about it already is to say that I kinda thought my teeth looked a bit whiter... as some have said, but tonight...15 hours later, as I run my tongue across my teeth, they are STILL SMOOTH and clean!!! Something new -- because by this time each day, I can usually feel the proverbial "sweaters" on my teeth that need to be brushed again before bed. NOT TONIGHT!!!

So, tomorrow will be day two. They say it gets easier to tolerate as you keep it up - they also say that if you are going to experience any toxin releases (and icky sicky feelings) it will be in the first 3 days. We'll see. My tummy had a few rumbles today, but nothing I couldn't live with!

And a note to my "followers"... I have been working on some additional blogs that are involving my "passions" like, Month of Meals, Low Carb Living, Organizational Helps and Staging and Decor Hints. I will be adding blogs in those topics - if you wish to follow me there, keep posted here. I will create links to them once they are ready.

See you tomorrow!!!

IDEAS abounding!!!

I haven't written for a few days... not the best "consistency" in my opinion, considering my desire is to write every one to two days. I'm getting there, tho. When I originally started this blog, I was only making entries about twice a year, IF I remembered. More often, it ended up being an "Annual Update" of sorts to force me to do my Christmas Newsletter (do people really read them when I send them?).

I am working on this marketing thing daily and every day I get more and more excited!!! This guy is really GOOD! I am stirred... with so many ideas, several of which are informational blogs that I could be writing - or will. "Organizing a Large Family", "Parenting Ideas and Helps", "Marriage Building", "Menu Planning and Month of Meals", "Budgeting" etc., "Products I Like and Recommend", "Staging and Decor Ideas" "Low Carb Lifestyle" or....?

I need some input -- what do YOU think would be a good place to start? I feel like I could do several and enjoy them, but want to be GOOD at what I do -- not overwhelmed with many "Blogging To Do's" every day. So, REALLY, what would YOU suggest???