Myth Number One: Have you been bitten by a snake on a hike? It’s helpful to suck the venom out to decrease the amount of venom entering the body.
Myth Number Two: Trying to prevent colds? Load up on vitamin C. This necessary nutrient can prevent winter sniffles.
Myth Number Three: Want to prevent Alzheimer’s? Stop at your favorite drugstore and purchase Ginkgo Biloba. Not only can this help to prevent Alzheimer’s, but it also just might improve your cognitive abilities.
If you’ve believed any of these myths, you’re not alone. These are just three of the many myths that people believe when it comes to home remedies for health and wellness. Unfortunately, evidence has shown different and startling conclusions when it comes to do-it-yourself options like these.
Take a look at these six common home remedies that simply don’t work (including the ones we just mentioned). You might be surprised.
1. Suck the venom out of a snakebite.
We often hear that in an emergency, we should suck the venom out of a snakebite. And on first glance, this would make sense. However, this is the last thing you want to do.
This is just one of many myths circling the globe when it comes to poisonous snake bites. In addition to eliminating this option, the Mayo Clinic says there are a number of other mistaken beliefs to take into account.