An age-old remedy for colds now viral on TikTok only involves one ingredient: a potato. Slip a sliver into your sock at night and rumor has it the slice will show up black in the morning, people on TikTok say, absorbing all the sickness from your body and leaving you healthy. Doctors, however, aren't buying it.
A new health trend on TikTok involves putting potato slices in your socks at night with the claim that it will help clear toxins and viruses like the flu from your body. Experts say that there is no evidence that potatoes are an effective method of drawing out toxins or helping people get over an illness faster.
TikTok users claim that in the morning, the potato will turn black, an indication of the toxins coming from your body. However, according to the Idaho potato commission, when a sliced raw potato is exposed to air, it will turn dark. That's because it's going through a process called oxidation.
There is no scientific evidence that the Potato Socks TikTok trend has any medical benefit.
They debunked the claim that the black coloring was from toxins drawn out of the body, saying, “When the potato is sliced open, exposed to air and body heat then enzymatic browning will happen.” “A potato in a sock is not going to cure your flu,” they bluntly declared.
Cold cooked potatoes are great for your gut health because they contain resistant starch which help feed the beneficial bacteria. Once cooled the sugars in the potatoes become resistant to human digestion, but they travel through the gut to feed the microbes.
They're rich in vitamin C, which is an antioxidant. Potatoes were a life-saving food source in early times because the vitamin C prevented scurvy. Another major nutrient in potatoes is potassium, an electrolyte which aids in the workings of our heart, muscles, and nervous system.
Turns out, potatoes contain nutrients that are beneficial for wound healing, says Dr Jain. They are rich in vitamins C and B6, and potassium as well as fiber. They have natural anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to reduce swelling and ultimately, promote healing.
Once they have been peeled and cut, raw potatoes will turn brown quickly. This process, which is called oxidation, happens because potatoes are a naturally starchy vegetable. And when exposed to oxygen, starches turn gray, brown, or even black. An oxidized potato is completely safe to eat.
Lack of pantry space or hot or humid conditions are all reasons you might want to store your potatoes in the refrigerator. If you do choose to refrigerate your potatoes for whatever reason, the potatoes will last for three to four weeks, but as mentioned, they may develop a sweeter taste when cooked.
Slice a potato, about 1/8 of an inch thick, and stuff it into your child's sock. Leave it there overnight. Not only do some mums swear by its effect on colds, it can also help bring down a child's high fever. According to WebMD, potato peels have anti-bacterial properties, too.
Place a few slices of raw potato over the infected area holding it in place with tape. Leave it on overnight, and replace with a fresh potato during the day. Depending on the infection it will usually draw out the pus within 1-3 days.
Potato for face brightening and reducing suntan
Potato is rich in antioxidants that reduce the appearance of tan, dark spots, and scars while promoting even skin tone, softness, and glow.
Ian says garlic contains antimicrobials that help fight bacteria, viruses, and fungi that cause those miserable mid-season colds. For the extra-brave/determined to do everything possible to avoid getting sick, he even recommends crushing a few cloves and putting them in socks to let the garlic absorb through your skin.
Most colds go away in a few days. Some things you can do to take care of yourself with a cold include: Get plenty of rest and drink fluids. Over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medicines may help ease symptoms in adults and older children.
There is no way to get rid of a cold fast. A cold will usually go away on its own without treatment. However, a person may experience uncomfortable symptoms while they recover. People can take steps to aid recovery, such as getting plenty of rest.
It is a short-term dietary plan where an individual has to eat only potatoes for three to five days, followed by a week or months, depending on the person's requirement. This extreme eating plan focuses on consuming nothing but cooked potatoes for rapid weight loss.
Eating one medium-size potato a day can be part of a healthy diet and doesn't increase cardiometabolic risk — the chances of having diabetes, heart disease or stroke — as long as the potato is steamed or baked, and prepared without adding too much salt or saturated fat, a study by nutritionists at The Pennsylvania ...
In adults and children age 2 and older, use it only on the neck and chest.
Nose blowing can relieve some sinus pressure and provide comfort, but it cannot clear the bacterial or viral infection of the sinuses. The infections require medical attention.
Clear nasal drip, or a runny nose, is often caused by inflammation inside the nose and it is a usual symptom of common colds or allergies, Occasional or mild clear nasal drip will often resolve within a few days or weeks.