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Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at So Yummy and senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 10+ years, Anna has also written for the ...

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 ...

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, 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, ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

It has been said to reduce cavities, whiten teeth and minimize bad breath. Here’s what the research suggests. By Melinda Wenner Moyer In a video on TikTok, a woman scoops a heaping spoonful of solid ...

SCROLL THROUGH YOUR social media feed right now, and you may find videos of people gargling and swishing coconut and olive oil like its mouthwash. The practice is called oil pulling—and even though it ...