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What is oil pulling?

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Oil pulling is one of the oldest detoxification methods, simply take 1-2 tbsp of sesame oil and swish it around your mouth. Ayurvedic expert Kulreet Chaudhary, MD, explains the method and how the oil captures toxins from your salivary glands.

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