When it comes to health and wellness, trends can get weird.
Many quirky wellness trends gain popularity through celebrity endorsement.
When it comes to health trends, you should always pay attention to your body.
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Even if a method works wonders for someone else, it may not produce the same results for you.
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Here are five non-traditional health trends that are still popular today.
1.Oil pulling
Oil pulling is the act of squirting oil, such as sesame oil or coconut oil, around the mouth for several minutes, similar to when using mouthwash.
According to Medical News Today, many people are trying this method to kill harmful bacteria in the mouth and reduce bad breath. The outlet points out that teeth whitening, a common reason many people try oil pulling, is not a benefit supported by research.
One of the biggest challenges to overcome with oil pulling is the texture of the oil and the time required to swirl it around in your mouth.
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Many sources recommend doing this for 15 to 20 minutes every day.
2. Cupping
According to Healthline, cupping therapy involves applying suction to the skin with a cup, which has potential benefits such as improving blood flow, strengthening immune function, removing toxins, and reducing pain.
Although cupping looks painful because the skin under the cup becomes red, many people think of it as a type of massage.
Michael Phelps used cupping during the Olympics. (Amin Mohammad Jamali/Getty Images)
Celebrities like Lady Gaga, Lena Dunham, and Michael Phelps have also jumped on the cupping bandwagon.
Be careful when doing cupping.
Avoid doing this before a big event as it will leave a mark.
3. Use toothpaste to treat acne
Some celebrities, like Kendall Jenner and Jennifer Love Hewitt, have tried the old trick of using toothpaste as teenagers to get rid of acne.
It can do more harm than good. Applying toothpaste to pimples basically dries them out.
According to VeryWell Health, your skin may become red and inflamed, which can make your acne worse than it was before you applied toothpaste.
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So it’s probably best to leave the toothpaste on your toothbrush to get rid of those pesky pimples.
4. Eating the placenta
According to the Mayo Clinic, some mothers ingest placenta after giving birth for health benefits such as preventing postpartum depression and reducing bleeding.
That said, many sources, including WebMD, point out that many of the positive claims associated with eating placenta have not been thoroughly tested, so there is no evidence for the claims.
5. Take the plunge and beat the cold
If you use social media in any way, you’ve probably seen someone submerge themselves in a frigid bathtub in the middle of winter.
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Many people who plunge into the cold take it seriously and immerse themselves in frigid water, no matter how cold the air around them is.
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A cold plunge can be done in the great outdoors or at home with an outdoor bathtub.
It’s not a bad idea to start in your home bathtub, as it’s a more controlled environment.
You don’t have to be in the water for too long to try this trend. You really shouldn’t do that, as frostbite and hypothermia are possible.
According to Mayo Clinic Health System, most people start with just 30 seconds in the water and continue in 5-10 minute increments at a time.
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Although not a lot of research has been done on cold plunges, improved mood, sports recovery, and reduced feelings of stress are commonly noted as potential benefits.
We recommend checking with your doctor or health care provider before starting this.
Stephanie Bucklin contributed reporting.
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