"What Seems Like Snake Oil But Is Actually 100% Legit?" (50 Answers)

Apple cider vinegar can do a lot. There are some websites that tout it as a cure all. It's not, obviously, but things like rashes, sunburn, dry scalp or dandruff, etc, it really does work.

Tiger Balm.

Glucosamine supplement is my answer. I know the jury is still out on rather or not it actually helps with joint health, but I swear by it. One of my knees used to fatigue and ache super fast when I go out for a run, but after taking this stuff daily for a couple months it’s soo much better. Still sometimes I get some aches on runs, it isn't a miracle cure, but it’s soo much better than it was before.

that Liquid IV stuff. it's legit, it will give you a lot of electrolytes, probably way more than an average person ever takes lol. is it some sort of super energy drink or someting? nah, but if you are working out or doing some sort of a sport or a physical activity, it really does help you stay hydrated better, I personally think it's better than things like Gatorade.

Herbal teas for ailments. I get very bad panic attacks, but drinking hot chamomile tea actually brings me "back down" when one tries to start. By the end of drinking a full cup of camomile tea, my panic attack is gone. Peppermint tea is really good for menstrual or any sort of muscle cramps (I have endometriosis AND adenomyosis and it works as well as an Advil for me). Peppermint tea also helps you sleep because it's a muscle-relaxant.

Tart cherry juice for sleep.

Hemorrhoids cream works for undereye bags just dab a tiny amount and don’t get it in your eyes. This also helps bruises go away faster.

Milk of magnesia to prime your face before foundation.. it will help keep your makeup on all day

Direct Neurofeedback. Literal brainwave monitoring and real-time retraining, done subconsciously. It’s actually settled science, is being used by NASA and JPL, and is being tested on Parkinsons patients. Personally, it’s done wonders for my anxiety and depression.

Valerian is a very effective anxiolytic and sleep aid, and it's cheap and legal everywhere.

Applying apple vinegar to skin tags will result in them falling off in a couple of days.

The pain of a migraine can be drastically reduced by sitting down in the shower in the dark and letting warm water fall directly on your head.

The new electric-shock bands as treatment for travel sickness.

I have SEVERE travel sickness. Like, have had to call an ambulance before, get sick in some kinds of building, yes even if I am the one driving kind of travel sickness. I have tried every possible solution to this c**p.

A couple of years ago I found out of about the electric shock bands. The acupressure bands have always actually made me feel *worse* so I was skeptical, but I took a risk. They are straight up miraculous.

For example, my wife doesn't drive and her family live 3 hours away. Going to see them used to entail me taking medication and going immediately to bed on arrival and still feeling ill the next day. Now if I remember to keep the band on during the journey and for like an hour or so after the journey the effects are minimised so much its more like a mild headache.

Also in this category: travel sickness glasses. They look ridiculous, but they do have an effect. Not gonna stop you being sick, but they help a little.

I’m going to collect more data on this but personally for me

When I feel that scratchy feeling in my throat I drink a very small amount of everclear and avoid the week or two of coughing.

It’s worked 19 out of 19 times