Wondering which viral wellness trends are actually worth it—and which ones are pure hype?
🚫 From apple cider vinegar to castor oil packs, red light face masks, face taping, and Ozempic off-label use… let's breaks down the science behind 10 popular health fads seen on Instagram and TikTok.
As a triple-board certified nutrition expert with 40+ years in the health and wellness industry, I search for the evidence-backed take on which trends actually support your metabolism, hormones, and energy and which ones might be doing more harm than good.
Here’s what’s covered in today’s episode:
🔹 Is apple cider vinegar really worth the hype for blood sugar and digestion?
🔹 Dry fasting: wellness hack or a recipe for fat storage?
🔹 Organ meats—how to get the benefits without the gross factor
🔹 Does chlorophyll water detox your body or just hydrate it?
🔹 My take on Ozempic and GLP-1 medications for metabolism repair
🔹 Castor oil packs: TikTok detox or real inflammation support?
🔹 Face taping for wrinkles: anti-aging magic or temporary illusion?
🔹 The truth about butter + MCT oil in coffee
🔹 Red light therapy: can it really help with collagen and recovery?
🔹 Charcoal detox drinks: when (and when not) to use them
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My functional doc has been working on healing my mitochondria, and I do many things and take a plethora of supplements. She has never mentioned Glp1 as a tool.
Go listen to Dr Tyna Moore on microdosing glp1s . I’m
Sure JJ also had Tyna on her show too.
JJ: What do you know about the “Pink Salt Trick” recipe for weight loss? 🦊
Nothing! Lol😊
The organ meet info was amazing. I’ve been taking ancient nutrition organ capsules but will give this a try.
Hello JJ! Great video as always, I like using the castor oil on my skin, it has lightened up the age spots that were on my arms and legs!
Im definitely trying the organ meat seasonings! Ive read that for people who has high ldl have to be careful in the intake of organs, specifically liver. So I will consider the seasonings with my Naturopath and see. I loved this video JJ! Thank you so much! I truly trust your advice and products! Blessings
Maybe the castor oil while doing my self lymphatic drainage on my stomach first thing in the AM.
I don’t want to waste my time with red light therapy. I need to know what really works!