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What is oil pulling? and is it as beneficial as all the articles claim?
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Waste: Waste of time, effort, and money. It requires swishing oils around in your mouth for 20 minutes and then spitting the oils out. Harmful bacteria are supposed to cling to the oils and thus be expectorated. Try brushing 2x/day for 2 full minutes by the clock, and flossing 1x/day. We know that's extremely effective. Oil pulling, not so much.
Answered 3/24/2014
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