borax, drinking borax, tiktok, toxic exposure

A New TikTok Trend Has People Drinking Toxic Borax. An Expert Explains the Risks and How to Read Product Labels

A potentially dangerous trend has gained prominence on TikTok, with a number of people mixing borax into water and drinking it for supposed health benefits. This isn’t new. Social media platforms have hosted many dangerous “challenges” — and users have been dosing themselves with questionable substances for years. There’s no evidence to support the latest ...

Troy Oakes

Mixing borax with water.

Detox: 5 Simple Ways to Reduce Exposure to Toxins

Detox has been a hot topic, and it’s not just for the super-health-conscious folks or the crunchy people who eat only quinoa and kale anymore. Toxins affect all of us, and just by changing a few things to clean up your life, you can see a dramatic difference in your health, especially if you’re trying ...

Sheridan Genrich

'Organic' spelled out in blocks on a floral tablecloth