5.    Hydrogen peroxide is good for cuts.

Most of us were taught to put hydrogen peroxide on cuts. The bubbly effect was seen as a “cleanser.” But these days, this method of treatment is out of date.

According to Consumer Reports, the same thing that does away with bacteria may cause harm to healthy cell tissue. (And they say this general rule of thumb can apply to alcohol and iodine as well.) Though this doesn’t wreak much havoc on the body, it can delay healing.

Instead, experts recommend using good old soap and water, which is easier on the skin. Remember to steer clear of antibacterial soap. The FDA says it may do more harm than good.

6.    Foot patches draw the poison out of feet.

Detoxifying foot patches have become a popular fad among those looking to restore health. Unfortunately, medical experts say that research has not been conducted to prove this fad to be effective.

According to Dr. Stephen Barrett, studies haven’t currently backed this claim. Plus, the liver performs the body's major detoxification, followed by release through kidney filtering and then urine -- not the feet.

Further, some companies promoting these products have been proven to be fraudulent in that they have used deceptive advertising practices. When tested, the products of one of these companies had the same result through distilled water absorption as foot pads applied to the feet.

So until research can back this claim up, steer clear of it. Don't waste your money on this concept until research backs it.