A new trend called navel oiling—putting essential oil in the belly button for health benefits like weight loss—has gained popularity on TikTok, but although it’s linked to an ancient practice, some ...

Share on Pinterest Proponents of the navel oiling (navel pulling) health trend on TikTok are spreading misinformed claims that it can help treat several health concerns – including aiding with weight ...

To a grown adult, the navel is the reminder of where they were attached to their mother by the umbilical cord, a mark that can vary from person to person. But on TikTok, the belly button isn’t just a ...

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Social media is filled with posts about castor oil stomach packs and applying drops of castor oil into the belly button, claiming a vast array of health benefits including weight loss and detox.

Essential oils, which are concentrated plant extracts, have been used around the world for centuries to promote psychological and physical well-being. A May 22 Facebook post claims that putting ...