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How to do oil pulling like Anushka Sharma

1/10 - How to do oil pulling like Anushka Sharma

How to do oil pulling like Anushka Sharma

How to do oil pulling like Anushka Sharma

2/10 - ​What is oil pulling?

Oil pulling is an alternative medical practice which has its roots in Ayurveda.

Oil pulling is an alternative medical practice which has its roots in Ayurveda.

3/10 - ​How is it done?

It is done by swishing edible oil around the mouth for a period of two to five minutes and then spitting the oil.

It is done by swishing edible oil around the mouth for a period of two to five minutes and then spitting the oil. It ends with a water rinse and is similar to using a mouthwash.

4/10 - The benefits

This action is excellent for dental hygiene and health and also draws out toxins in the body.

This action is excellent for dental hygiene and health and also draws out toxins in the body.

5/10 - ​It whitens teeth

Oil pulling is said to be the easiest way of whitening teeth.

Oil pulling is said to be the easiest way of whitening teeth.

6/10 - ​Even Anushka swears by it

Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma swears by the traditional practice and does it every day without fail.

Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma swears by the traditional practice and does it every day without fail. She even took to Instagram to share some details about the same.

7/10 - ​Morning ritual

According to Ayurveda, it is best to do it on an empty stomach in the morning.

According to Ayurveda, it is best to do it on an empty stomach in the morning.

8/10 - ​The best oils for oil pulling

Virgin coconut oil or mustard oil are said to be the best oils for oil pulling.

Virgin coconut oil or mustard oil are said to be the best oils for oil pulling.

9/10 - ​Things to remember

Don\'t swallow the oil while swishing it.

Don\'t swallow the oil while swishing it. Also, spit it out only when it turns frothy.

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