What Is Oil Pulling?
The practice started close to 3,000 years ago to reduce bad breath and strengthen teeth and gums.
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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