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Unverified health and diet advice

To help you get your 2024 off on the right start, make sure you have the facts about these popular ‘health advice’ and diets.

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Can sea moss cure stomach ulcers when combined with honey?

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Can drinking too much water make you dehydrated?

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Can you whiten your teeth with baking soda and lemon juice?

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Can water expire?

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Is colloidal silver a cure-all for various ailments?

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Can eating certain foods cause depression?

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Can yoni pearls improve your vagina or cure ailments?

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Will drinking water at ‘the correct time’ offer certain health benefits?

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Will putting a slice of lemon to your water alkalise and cleanse your liver?

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