Here are some of the more curious health hacks circulating on the social media platform – and what the evidence says
can only mean it’s the start of a new year. Here we look at some of the more curious tips and the evidence, where there is any, behind them.The South Korean fad of wrapping rubber bands around the ears for 10 minutes to reduce facial puffiness has gone global among TikTok users. Advocates claim the bands help move fluid around the lymphatic system, but there is no scientific evidence to support that.
The fad has its roots in Ayurvedic practice, an alternative medicine system. One treatment claims to involve essential oils being absorbed through the belly button, via what practitioners call the “pechoti gland”. So far, scientists have found TikTok has opened the door to a new age of medical misinformation – and I’m seeing the results in A&E | Ammad ButtMany people breathe through the mouth rather than the nose at night, leading to a dry mouth, sore throat and bad breath. They are also prone to snoring. Taping the mouth shut with porous tape aims to redirect breathing through the nose, which has the added benefits of filtering out allergens and making inhaled air more humid.
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