5 health trends that could do you harm

When it comes to getting correct medical advice, it can be hard to know where to turn. Here's some of the latest social media trends and my view on their efficacy and safety...

- HELEN WALL

1 TAPING YOUR MOUTH TO STOP SNORING

This involves placing a small piece of micropore medical tape over the lips before bed to prevent mouth breathing and snoring. Small studies show it may help, but if someone has an underlying condition, such as sleep apnoea or blocked nasal passages, it can adversely affect breathing. In my opinion, there are much safer things you can try instead, such as losing weight, reducing alcohol and side sleeping.

2 LEMON JUICE FOR WHITER TEETH