Oil pulling is the latest health trend with a growing following. These aren't oils for the kitchen, but more like for the bathroom.
The ancient remedy and so-called natural detox and cure all is a big hit in Hollywood and is now blowing up on social media.
"You use about a tablespoon of oil of your choice. Olive oil, coconut oil and sesame oil as long as it's a natural oil," user Lindsey Nguyen said. "You swish it in your mouth back and forth for about 10 to 15 minutes and then you would spit it out."
Nguyen says it works.
"I've been doing it for about 10 years. Personally, I started for my allergies. I tried everything," she said. "I'm not suffering with my allergies now and there's other things that they say it helps with as well, weight loss."
Houston dentist Dr. Terri Alani says she began researching the practice after inquiries from patients on Facebook.
"Supposedly it can actually help whiten your teeth. They say it helps headaches, allergies, sinuses, insomnia, may heal cuts and helps with gum disease," Alani said.
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