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What Is Oil Pulling?

The practice started close to 3,000 years ago to reduce bad breath and strengthen teeth and gums.

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Jul 19, 2023
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Ayurveda practices included oil pulling to help balance your mind and body, and to strengthen your teeth and gums

  • Your oral health is tied to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, dementia and chronic inflammation

  • Oil pulling with coconut oil reduces bacterial growth in your mouth, strengthens your teeth and reduces inflammati…

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