tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11410079627241033.post8693687483558325996..comments2023-04-18T20:02:39.947-07:00Comments on Of Dust and Wonder: Natural is PossibleErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14344826748455567092noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11410079627241033.post-41431353383733196462014-03-19T20:09:12.587-07:002014-03-19T20:09:12.587-07:00Hey Abigail, that's awesome that you found ski...Hey Abigail, that's awesome that you found skin freedom (even if temporary) with honey-- another amazing natural wonder! I'm sorry about your allergies, though I think coconut oil will do the trick! I'd love to hear how it goes after you try it for a bit. :)Circ rhythmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748523342085698516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11410079627241033.post-59733409352683987532014-03-19T20:06:00.700-07:002014-03-19T20:06:00.700-07:00Hey! The oil pulling question is one I am familiar...Hey! The oil pulling question is one I am familiar with because there are so many differing opinions out there. In truth I think it's getting way too caught up in the details, a good thing is a good thing. At the end of the day all I know is this: Coconut oil destroys bacteria, is great for teeth and gum health and the duration of time, or times a day it's used doesn't matter as much as the fact that it's being used. Regarding the swallowed bacteria, I don't truly think that the bacteria is in the coconut oil after swishing-- it's not a bacteria magnet after all, but a bacteria destroyer. The point of swishing with it is to coat the teeth and gums so the remaining oil can do it's work. Even if I do swallow bacteria though, I would think the digestive system is equipped to deal with the small amount that it would be. That's my two cents, but to each their own! :)Circ rhythmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748523342085698516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11410079627241033.post-980809405760597452014-03-19T12:19:07.015-07:002014-03-19T12:19:07.015-07:00Oh my goodness, this is so true, especially the qu...Oh my goodness, this is so true, especially the quality over quantity. Everyone i know (for a while, myself included) has tons and tons of skin products. Makeup remover, cleanser, toner, moisturizer, primer etc. And then we wonder why our skin isn't good.<br />I started researching natural acne cures last fall and began using raw, natural honey as a cleanser. It was a life saver and got rid of my teenage/cystic acne. However, the past few months i have run into some allergic reactions to it, so i might have to try coconut cleansing. My mom has it for cooking and i have a little to remove eye makeup and it sounds promising.<br />Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />~Abigail<br />http://sweetergetsthejourneyblog.blogspot.com/- abigail - https://www.blogger.com/profile/17404538995705954419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11410079627241033.post-61133565265016777712014-03-19T11:00:24.927-07:002014-03-19T11:00:24.927-07:00I love coconut oil too! It's a great healthy ...I love coconut oil too! It's a great healthy replacement for butter in baking as well :)<br />Question on oil pulling though.. I recently started trying oil pulling for the teeth whitening and antimicrobial benefits, and the method you describes is different from the ones I've researched.. I've read that oil pulling can be anywhere from 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon, and you are to swish it gently in your mouth for 20 minutes 1-2 times per day, and then spit it in the trash. There are two reasons to spit it in the trash: 1, you don't want the oil to build up and clog your drains, and 2, you don't want to swallow all the bacteria the oil just pulled from your mouth. Just curious about the specific benefits in the differences to your method, or if this method is maybe better?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427118511652523375noreply@blogger.com