Top 10 Worst Health Trends (That Everyone Thinks Are Healthy)

JUN 8, 202654 MIN
The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Top 10 Worst Health Trends (That Everyone Thinks Are Healthy)

JUN 8, 202654 MIN

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Not every health trend is actually helping your health. In this episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Dr. Axe breaks down the Top 10 Worst Health Trends that have gained massive popularity in recent years—and explains why many of them are misunderstood, overhyped, or being used in ways that may do more harm than good. From cold plunges and melatonin to ultra-processed "health" foods, energy drinks, GLP-1 medications, extreme detoxes, and more, you'll learn what the science says, who these trends may benefit, and where people often go wrong.   Topics Discussed: • Cold plunging • Melatonin supplementation • Vegan diets • Ultra-processed health foods • Energy drinks and stimulants • GLP-1 weight loss drugs • Extreme detoxes and cleanses • Social media health misinformation • Trend-based dieting • What actually creates lasting health   CHAPTERS: 0:00 — The 10 Most Dangerous Wellness Trends  4:15 — The Cold Plunge Warning: Hormones & Heart Risk  9:50 — Why Vegan & Raw Diets Destroy Your Bloodwork  14:35 — Melatonin Increases Heart Failure by 90%  20:10 — The "Healthy" Processed Foods Making You Sick  24:45 — Overtraining Syndrome & Energy Drink Arrhythmias 30:20 — The Truth About Nightly THC Gummies  34:10 — Nicotine Pouches & The Extreme Detox Myth  40:55 — Orthorexia: The Deadly Obsession With Perfect Health  46:30 — How to Safely Evaluate Any Health Trend    Whether you're focused on longevity, metabolism, hormones, gut health, or overall wellness, this episode will help you separate health facts from health fads. Pre-order Heal Your Cells: https://www.amazon.com/Heal-Your-Cells-Reversing-Irreversible/dp/B0G5WTFYDR  Connect with Dr. Josh Axe:  Website: https://draxe.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/?hl=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgtp61tf9tYF7nG_gIQ94LQ  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjoshaxeshow  MB01FIJV5ERN5QC