30 Incredibly Dangerous Things That Most People See As Safe

As much as we’d like to trust the Internet, it doesn’t always have all the answers. That goes for social media, as well. A new diet, a new skincare hack, or a booming interest in some form of alternative medicine. Sometimes, certain trends come, and they might seem safe and fun, yet in reality, they’re not.So it’s nice when professionals tell us what is really up. We’ve gathered some of the best tips fromnurses,dermatologists,paramedics,surgeons, and evenchefson things they would never do because of their insider knowledge. Never knew it’s better not to defrost your food on the counter? Read on and find more nuggets of wisdom that professionals from various fields wish others knew as well!Bored Pandareached out to two doctors who we are featuring in this list, Dr. Betsy Grunch, a board-certified neurosurgeon, spine specialist, and content creator, and Dr. Raj Arora, NHS general practitioner and medical educator.Both were kind enough to tell us more about how social media can help medical professionals educate people on health and well-being and how people can know who to trust in digital spaces ripe with misinformation. Read our conversations below!Dr. Raj Arora:Instagram|TikTok|YouTubeDr. Betsy Grunch:TikTok|Facebook|Instagram|Threads|X|YouTubeThis post may includeaffiliate links.

So it’s nice when professionals tell us what is really up. We’ve gathered some of the best tips fromnurses,dermatologists,paramedics,surgeons, and evenchefson things they would never do because of their insider knowledge. Never knew it’s better not to defrost your food on the counter? Read on and find more nuggets of wisdom that professionals from various fields wish others knew as well!

Bored Pandareached out to two doctors who we are featuring in this list, Dr. Betsy Grunch, a board-certified neurosurgeon, spine specialist, and content creator, and Dr. Raj Arora, NHS general practitioner and medical educator.

Both were kind enough to tell us more about how social media can help medical professionals educate people on health and well-being and how people can know who to trust in digital spaces ripe with misinformation. Read our conversations below!

Dr. Raj Arora:Instagram|TikTok|YouTube

This post may includeaffiliate links.

Ever going to a chiropractor again. Last year, there was a 26-year-old woman in Seattle who died after a chiropractor adjusted her neck. The main danger in chiropractors is when they adjust your neck because your spinal cord is lined with your vertebral arteries. You got one on each side. And any amount of like, quick force in that area could cause those arteries to rip apart. And when those arteries rip apart, the blood that’s in them tries to clot off to like stop the bleed. And when it does that, it creates a huge stroke. And that stroke goes directly to your brainstem, and brainstem strokes will kill you so fast. We can’t even do anything. By the time you get to the hospital, you’re screwed. I personally have taken care of two patients that had this exact scenario happen to them. But I have been in neuro ICU when we had five. Don’t touch me. Don’t touch my neck. Don’t do it. I will never go to a chiropractor again in my life.

Bored Panda compiled advice from nine different professionals who shared on TikTok the things they as insiders would never do. The list of professionals includes a medical student, a dermatologist, a doctor of Chinese Medicine, a paramedic, two registered nurses, a professional chef, a neurosurgeon, and a general practitioner.Two of the content creators, general practitioner Dr. Raj Arora and neurosurgeon Betsy Grunch agreed to tell Bored Panda more about the ethics of sharing healthcare advice on the Internet.Both Dr. Grunch and Dr. Arora are content creators on social media, using their knowledge and expertise to educate the public about healthcare. Grunch says that it’s a great way for medical professionals to demystify their areas of expertise.“It provides access to a much broader audience and empowers patients to take a more active role in their health. As medical professionals, we can present options that patients may not know to ask about.” She says it also helps patients who already have a diagnosis but may want “further clarification” or are just looking to alleviate their fears.

Two of the content creators, general practitioner Dr. Raj Arora and neurosurgeon Betsy Grunch agreed to tell Bored Panda more about the ethics of sharing healthcare advice on the Internet.

Both Dr. Grunch and Dr. Arora are content creators on social media, using their knowledge and expertise to educate the public about healthcare. Grunch says that it’s a great way for medical professionals to demystify their areas of expertise.

“It provides access to a much broader audience and empowers patients to take a more active role in their health. As medical professionals, we can present options that patients may not know to ask about.” She says it also helps patients who already have a diagnosis but may want “further clarification” or are just looking to alleviate their fears.

Put my feet on the car dash.

Not wear a seat belt in a car.

Dr. Raj Arora also observes that social media acts as a helper to educate people in these times when medical professionals in the system feel overwhelmed. “Clinics are often running late, and there is certainly not enough time to educate patients in the most comprehensive way,” she says.“Online resources and social media platforms allow people to access evidence-based medical information that can empower people to make informed choices or to ask questions that matter to them,” she goes on.

“Online resources and social media platforms allow people to access evidence-based medical information that can empower people to make informed choices or to ask questions that matter to them,” she goes on.

Never leave a knife in the sink. This is something in restaurants that is widely preached, and for good reason. One of my first, actually no, my first kitchen injury was from someone leaving a knife in a sink. They’re hard to see, especially if water starts covering things or other things get placed on top, and it can really do some serious damage.

30 Incredibly Dangerous Things That Most People See As Safe

“Although global literacy rates have generally increased over time, there is a gender gap,” Dr. Arora notes. “For those who cannot read, visual information in the form of an informative video in different languages can help to bridge the gap and impart knowledge to people from all different backgrounds.““Having health professionals put out information and work with bodies like the NHS and World Health Organisation means that we can ensure we are putting out factual information and busting misinformation as much as possible,” Dr. Arora says.

“Having health professionals put out information and work with bodies like the NHS and World Health Organisation means that we can ensure we are putting out factual information and busting misinformation as much as possible,” Dr. Arora says.

Motorcycles. Even with a helmet on. I’m telling you right now, you are just asking for it. You could be the safest biker in the world, and I’m telling you right now, you being on a highway, going highway speeds without a closed and circulating object around you is asking to get smashed like a bug.

30 Incredibly Dangerous Things That Most People See As Safe

But here’s the catch: how can we know who to trust online? Both doctors advise looking for credentials and qualifications before trusting a person on social media. “If it’s a medical professional, you can normally find their credentials or qualifications on their platform,” Dr. Arora says.She notes how certain platforms are taking action to guarantee credibility. “Social media entities likeYouTube Healthare creating ‘health shelves.’ These push videos/information from verified health professionals onto the platform ahead of other sources.”

She notes how certain platforms are taking action to guarantee credibility. “Social media entities likeYouTube Healthare creating ‘health shelves.’ These push videos/information from verified health professionals onto the platform ahead of other sources.”

If you’re at someone’s home or staying in a place in which you’re unfamiliar, please familiarize yourself with the surroundings. I have seen so many patients that have opened doors thinking that they’re walking into the bathroom, but opened doors that are going down into the basement. And we all know how that turns out.

As a skin doctor, I would never use a physical exfoliant scrub such as St. Ives or the ones you can buy over the counter at Boots or Superdrug. Most of them are way too abrasive for your skin and can cause micro tears and early skin aging.

30 Incredibly Dangerous Things That Most People See As Safe

Go to a trampoline park.

“Other platforms likeNHS Digitalare partnering with doctors and health professionals to create and share videos. I am a part of theWHO Fidescreator program,” Dr. Arora says and tells us more about how it operates.“Here, the WHO works with health creators and established doctors to ensure that safe, correct, and evidence-based information is put out there when it comes to health content.”

“Here, the WHO works with health creators and established doctors to ensure that safe, correct, and evidence-based information is put out there when it comes to health content.”

30 Incredibly Dangerous Things That Most People See As Safe

I would never participate in CrossFit.

“Beauty content is harder to verify as it can encompass influencers and health professionals who may be on two different ends of a platform with regard to their knowledge base.““I think following an opinion that has experience, states sources and data, and uses evidence-based information but also has a recognized health/beauty qualification is paramount,” Dr. Arora concludes.

“Beauty content is harder to verify as it can encompass influencers and health professionals who may be on two different ends of a platform with regard to their knowledge base.”

“I think following an opinion that has experience, states sources and data, and uses evidence-based information but also has a recognized health/beauty qualification is paramount,” Dr. Arora concludes.

I would never actually put a laptop on my lap. Prolonged exposure to heat sources like laptops or heating pads can lead to a skin condition called erythema ab igne. It can lead to discoloration that can last for a very long time.

I would never wax my skin when using retinol, retinoids, or Accutane. Retinoids lead to increased sensitivity of the skin, which could leave you with painful, irritated, almost rug-burn or chemical-like burns after waxing.

Propane tanks. This one was really solidified this assignment. I have had three, three patients who have had propane tanks explode on them, and it has left them with debilitating burns. And the numbers have got to be wrong, got to be wrong, because I looked it up and the chances of a propane tank exploding on you are literally one in 37 million. But I have had three patients in the last few months that all had propane tanks explode. So yeah, everyone else, everyone else can handle the propane, I will simply not be participating. Simply put, I like having fingers.