This article was written by Allison Young and provided by our partners at Rodale’s Organic Life. The practice of oil pulling is said to whiten teeth, treat gum disease, clear up acne, fight migraines, ...

Oil pulling may be beneficial for reducing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, improving gum health, and preventing issues like bad breath and cavities. It’s also simple and easy to add to your ...

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It can be concerning to see as a parent, but toddlers usually find this habit soothing, just like thumb sucking.

Scroll through TikTok or Instagram, and you might see videos of people swishing oil as if it were mouthwash. While you may think it’s odd, or write it off as the latest social media health craze, they ...

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Oil pulling is an age-old Ayurvedic dental technique that has garnered attention for its many purported health benefits, with some claiming that swishing on coconut oil can help treat cavities, get ...

Oil pulling, an ancient Ayurvedic practice, is gaining recognition for its potential anti-ageing benefits. Swishing oil in the mouth reduces toxins, calms inflammation, and supports detoxification, ...

Get our wellbeing editor's newsletter: Well Enough by Emilie Lavinia We’ve all become a little teeth obsessed of late. Just look at the numerous opinion pieces and strangely fanatical sketches about ...

You’d think there’s not much more to say about cable pulling that hasn’t already been said in the past. Many books and articles have been published on the subject over the years, and not much has ...