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Evaluating TikTok Health Hacks: From Oatzempic to Mouth Taping

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Evaluating TikTok Health Hacks: From Oatzempic to Mouth Taping

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  • Social Media Trends: TikTok continues to popularize unusual health hacks, including wrapping rubber bands around ears for facial puffiness.
  • Garlic Use: Sticking garlic up the nose is claimed to relieve congestion, but produces mucus as a reaction to the smell, not as a remedy.
  • Navel Oil Remedies: The practice of pouring castor oil into the belly button lacks scientific backing and could cause allergic reactions.
  • Oatzempic Claims: This TikTok trend proposes a weight loss blend, but actual weight management relies on calorie burning rather than herbal remedies.
  • Mouth Taping Cautions: While evidence exists for reduced snoring, mouth taping may pose risks for those with certain health conditions.

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