Infrared saunas
These “sweat lodges”, which use lights like those in neonatal intensive care units, are touted to lower cholesterol and fight obesity; research says otherwise.
Crystals
They’re back from the 1970s, and they supposedly promote positivity, calm and creativity. But there’s no scientific evidence to back the claims.
Cryotherapy
Spending 2 to 4 minutes in –150°C won’t fix asthma, arthritis or migraines as claimed, but it will pose risks like frostbite, burns and asphyxiation.
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© Prevention Australia
First published:
10 Apr 2018
