TikTok has become a haven for life hacks. You can learn everything from how to properly load a dishwasher or how to evenly distribute the melted butter over movie popcorn.
But recently, the trend has turned downright disgusting. All over the internet, people are now sticking cloves up garlic up their noses in an effort to clear their sinuses. The results seem to have most users (and some physicians) divided.
Between viral trends, weird products and foods, and people giving their opinion when they maybe shouldn't, there are all kinds of things that are frightening on the internet.
So, if you thought that things couldn't get weirder on the internet, you were most certainly wrong.
Before we go any further, let me just come right and say that you should most definitely not try this at home.
However, if you happen to be one of those people who can't be swayed — at least be careful to not stick the garlic up too far.
Most of the videos recommend that you give the garlic at least 10-15 minutes in order to really do its job.
You should also be sitting stationary, with your head tilted slightly forward.
You should also make sure to be near a toilet or a sink.
I won't subject you to the horror show that I just witnessed, but trust me when I say that things are going to get very messy very quickly.
According to Dr. Neil Bhattacharyya, M.D., "If you do this enough, the body will start to react to the oils and chemicals in the garlic and cause contact dermatitis in the nose."
He added: "Some garlic cloves are really strong, and if you get enough leaching of the chemicals and oils into your nose, it will definitely irritate it."
He said that just because it feels like your sinus are getting cleaned, that doesn't necessarily mean that they actually are.
Garlic is just very strong.
Are you one of the people who have tried this? Or do you know someone who has?
Let us know down below in the comment section! We would love to hear from you.
