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The Ancient Ritual of "Oil Pulling" for Oral Health 🥥

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Forget the chemical sting and burn of store-bought mouthwash: swirling some coconut oil around inside your mouth might be the best thing for mainting daily oral health... Helen unpacks the benefits behind the ancient ritual of "oil pulling".
23 May 2023 English South Africa Alternative Health · Philosophy

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