Ridiculously Absurd 5-Minute Crafts “Health Hacks”

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I was pretty harsh in my critique of Five Minute Crafts when I took a look at their first-aid hack earlier this year, but since then they’ve put our some new videos with new hacks on how to keep your body in fighting shape. So today I figured I’d see if they’ve improved their medical accuracy or not. We talk about bee stings, bandaids, blisters in your heels, doctor’s visits, getting kids to take medicine, teaching children to wash their hands, headache cures, treatment for heartburn, sleep tips, cleaning your ears, back pain, anxiety, cleaning out your eyes, drinking water, cleaning your pores, and so much more. Which clips did I miss? Let me know down below!
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[@Sydney-kk1nh]

“Why don’t mommy put away her tik tok and pay attention” 😂😂 Dr Mike is a better parent than most people and he doesn’t even have a kid

[@randomstuff8174]

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲!!!

[@FishoD]

As a parent it is OBVIOUS Dr. Mike doesn’t have kids. If he ever becomes a parent he would immediatey have a different opinion than he has now. If I’m with my kid constantly I don’t need to bond with them 24/7. Being on a swing means I can get a couple minutes of some semblance of conversation with friends via phone. Only thing that mom did wrong is that she couldn’t swing her child AND look at her phone at the same time.

[@micah_wong]

He does have a child 🧐🤨 Bear

[@coriolis4761]

@@FishoD Yeah, but that's kinda the whole point - you can't look at your phone and push your child at the same time. If it's not a work-mergency, or life-death situation, it wouldn't kill you to put the phone down for five minutes and fully engage with your child. For 5 minutes. Your social life will not collapse within that time. Also, I refuse to believe that anyone who has a child, or at least a child they acknowledge and care for would say "it" over "them."

[@sambeetle6080]

Funny, but as a single parent, pushing a kid on a swing is incredibly boring.

[@haileywalton3187]

I love that Dr. Mike was more concerned about the little girl swallowing a seed, but I’m more concerned about her psychological health bc she’s gonna think watermelon tastes like milk😂😂😂

[@kriti7443]

Lol... my exact thoughts 😅

[@wessltov]

That's gonna make her hate watermelon

[@kyun5098]

The kid gon have trust issues growing up lol

[@EraidFreefire]

as he said in a previous episode its how to give your kids trust issues!

[@kriti7443]

@@EraidFreefire lol

[@burnte]

As a natural born American I love that your family came here with little, wanting a better life, and GOT it. You came not speaking English, and now you’re a successful doctor and KZbin star. Love it. ✌️

[@Cake_Z.]

Russia is not worse and working as a doctor in russia is obviously not that expensive pay, because it's free unlike bribery in USA...

[@burnte]

@@Cake_Z. Nothing you said was accurate.

[@Cake_Z.]

@@burnte You are no one to say that, lil buddy...

[@lunaris7342]

Natural born American? Is that really what Americans call themself? It sound so weird

[@burnte]

@@lunaris7342 not generally, but I was differentiating myself from an immigrant who became a citizen.

[@RaphiASMR12]

I love Dr Mike admiring that swing for like 20 seconds straight, and saying "Where do these nice swings exist" *Literally one in every playground in Melbourne*

[@nini9171]

Europe too lol

[@evieoldfield]

England too

[@Axiniana]

Even Russia (at least Moscow) now has those! Though they just started appearing a few years ago. Those swings are really cool, and they are built very sturdy and are safe enough for an adult to use. A nice way to chill in a park on a hot day.

[@Artsy_Toffee]

NZ too :D

[@TeaAndBiscuitsYum]

And Dubai

[@Gjest-hi2le]

god i love this doctor. he's not only sarcastic and has a sense of humor, he ACTUALLY has a sense of what happens in these videos.

[@kevinconboy7387]

He’s a fraud

[@lukebomber9292]

@@kevinconboy7387 You're a fraud

[@alexjs77]

@@kevinconboy7387 how so

[@cheese8594]

@@kevinconboy7387 no he isnt?

[@jonathanforsyth8422]

@@kevinconboy7387 What? How?

[@paulab2242]

As a former paramedic I am gratified to know that actual doctors yell just as much about choking hazards in videos as I do.

[@LeCutieGoat]

Ok

[@nikkittykatplayzzz6619]

@Paula B 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sumithagarwal8183]

The hair pulling for headache actually works. It doesn't make your headache disappear completely but it reduces it for as long as you are pulling your hair.

[@amycoon2435]

It can help loosen tight muscles in the scalp too. I've had alot of luck getting rid of headaches this way ❤

[@huntercrannell6726]

I have a hiatal hernia and i wish all i had to do to was switch my laying position during a flare up. It really takes a controlled diet, and medication, or surgery if it’s bad enough to control it. Also, it’s really hard to try and fall asleep at all when it feels like your whole esophagus is burning so laying down at all just tends to make it worse.

[@civil_villain]

The first bandaid one: Offering a child a choice often gives them a feeling of control over the scary situation they're facing, and they're more likely to comply.

[@Beth0126]

​@@luckyfire7487 ive never done this but what kid actually refuses a band aid.

[@bred7551]

@@Beth0126 fr they be acting like its gonna magically heal them

[@wmdkitty]

@@bred7551 It's a psychological thing. Symbolically "taking care of" the wound, even if the bandaid does nothing, at least validates the patient's (kid's) injury and provides a psychological "bandage" of sorts.

[@kimszigatti3695]

At least the bandaid one won't harm them. Most of these "crafts" are insane! Let's shove a pill in a gummy bear. What the what?!

[@JuneCreat.r]

@@kimszigatti3695 that milkshake water almost made me gag

[@carbine090909]

The one with the band-aid hearts isn't so much about making the band-aid pretty, but about giving the child several _options_ to choose from, which makes them feel some control over the situation. It's a tried and true way of getting obstinate kids to cooperate. It works with clothes, food, chores, etc.

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

I guess because then the choice becomes which thing do you want, rather than do you want the thing or not... I think it's used in marketing too.

[@shinobuoshino5066]

There's another tried and true way to get obstinate kids to cooperate, don't raise obstinate kids in the first place. Oh so you think that's impossible? Like, you will not change your opinion no matter what? Hmm I wonder where did your child learn such ironic stupidity.

[@hamjudo]

We're about to cross the street. Do you want to hold Daddy's hand or have Daddy hold your hand?

[@mollymolohon6580]

I completely agree that giving the kid a choice makes most issues easier. Plus, kids are quite difficult to deal with anyway so you might as well make it easier with toys and treats,, ect. ❣️❣️ Who doesn't love a cute baby doll

[@carbine090909]

@@hamjudo lol. But that's the point, you're giving the child a reason to cooperate (some kids, or at some ages, are non-compliant). So, you can say, "do you want to hold my right hand or my left hand?" But we both know, Daddy is holding his kid's hand, mandatory.

[@Nuptun3]

The way he said “and not make a lemon, flower potion” got me dying😂😂😂😂

[@ananyapadi6365]

the rubber bands that were in her hair are really hard to get out and take a lot of hairs with them. the oil is apparently the easiest way to take them out

[@Neppy22]

Just cut them.. They last two hair styles anyways

[@ananyapadi6365]

@@Neppy22 sometimes it’s hard to cut them without cutting ur own hair so that makes the oil easier

[@Cyb3rM1nd]

@@ananyapadi6365 If oil is capable of damaging the band then it is more damaging to the hair. Also just get a better and more precise pair of scissors. There are some scissors specifically designed for more precise cuts on tough materials and are perfect for hairbands. They cost like £2 ($3). Much easier than putting damaging chemicals into the hair.

[@Nate-R89]

Honestly… this video probably has the right idea with essential oils weakening the rubber. Those oils do eat away at plastic, and are extremely harsh on other things like skin. Would I put that stuff on hair to weaken the rubber bands? Nope…

[@gigahorse1475]

4:44 “Did they just create an OCD-type coping mechanism?” 😂 As someone with OCD, I literally laughed out loud.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Did you laugh a multiple of three times, five times, or a common product of three and five? Dang it. That means a multiple of fifteen times, which is a really long string of laugh noises.

[@thewomenwiththepearlearrin4127]

@@MonkeyJedi99 Ok that's really funny

[@gigahorse1475]

@@thewomenwiththepearlearrin4127 🤦‍♀️ at you both

[@fromanonymous1292]

same bro

[@bloodorange7428]

@@MonkeyJedi99 as an OCD sufferer I’m cackling. Not they’re not cackles in sets of 6 but on a bad day they may as well be

[@j.paulm.1575]

"Why are they trying to KILL CHILDREN!?" That one finally broke me down.

[@bloomingdaisy8668]

Its true fun not fact:5 minute crafts hates children so they wanna kill em

[@starlight-plays]

Hahaha

[@beaniegaming6902]

Yes🤣

[@Espressobeanthefox]

I have see this too many times now

[@TheDarkLight78]

yea lol

[@T-SHIRT_Supply_Co]

The orange strap on that watch is truly amazing❤

[@mugiwara-ya_]

the video before 08:00 who would put CREAM ON WATER?! AND NO LESS OLIVE OIL?!!!

[@Aftershk]

I would love to see some kind of collab between Dr. Mike and Ann Reardon of "How to Cook That" (probably virtual, as she lives in Australia), as she does a lot of videos debunking hacks, especially from content farm sites like 5-Minute Crafts. You could even make it more "fun" by having Ann try to figure out what exactly is wrong on the medical hacks, and Dr. Mike try to figure out what's wrong with the baking/cooking hacks. She recently had KZbin take down her video warning people about the dangers of fractal wood burning, while leaving up the actual fractal wood burning videos she was warning about, so she could use a boost in viewership that could come from such a collab.

[@LeonSKennedysHoe]

this would be so cool!!! love them both so much

[@Croatiangelus]

Yes to this

[@7006sophia]

100000% I love both of them! that colab would be awesome!

[@littlemixsaidhi202]

Yess!! But btw youtube put the video back up (including the initial views)

[@LunaNik]

OMG, do NOT follow 5-minute crafts cooking videos. The lack of food safety is as insane as their dangerous medical advice.

[@jeremywhistler2850]

7:49 *I also prefer my water to be sour, milky, and oily*

[@sweedelnishadsa]

@Project X Omg.... I would never drink this... I love water a 1000% more. Uff.

[@everlong_Asthetics]

tastes like the men in my room 😋

[@Ella_Edits1234]

He’s talking about the band aid hack making fun of it, and then there’s me who genuinely never thought of that 😅

[@arianasantiago4429]

the essential oil hack for rubber thingies like those is actually hella helpful, lots of times they get tangled in the hair and pulling then out can be painful.

[@judith8161]

Yeah, but look at his hair... like, how is he even supposed to know how much removing a rubber band from your hair can hurt?

[@Julia-lk8jn]

But essential oils don't dissolve rubber. She could have just gotten her nails scissors and cut those bands carefully; a tired child'll sleep right through a lot more action than that.

[@marjorieetchevers2473]

About the lemon essential oil one: citrus essential oils contain limonene which dissolves rubbers and grease pretty well (was used to clean engines and bikes a while back). That’s why it pops the rubber bands. If you want to witness it you can peel an orange close to an inflated balloon it will pop if any of the oil gets in contact with the rubber! It’s pretty toxic and corrosive in large quantities or if it’s pure enough, like most essential oils though.

[@kylascraftykhaos]

The limonene makes a lot of sense. That's the one they extract from citrus for cleaning products and makes citrus less ideal for compost, right? ...I kinda wanna try that balloon experiment now, but I hate making waste with balloons. But I've also found that almost any oil I use in the ends of my hair will break those tiny elastics down overnight. Even just olive oil.

[@donaldsdaisy1107]

Those small hair bands really hurt to get out (I use them in my hair)… definitely gonna try it!!

[@rubypufferfish5372]

Thats what i was thinking abt the balloon!

[@emmerson423]

Tapping a curling iron or similar hot object on the bands works just as well!

[@its_me_still]

Interesting, Interesting 🤔. Thanks for sharing 👍 Love learning something new everyday 😀

[@maryrichardson1318]

If/when Dr. Mike ever has a daughter or a niece, he will learn very quickly that you NEVER use rubber bands on hair. It will knot the hair and they ARE impossible to get out without a lot of ripping, pulling and screaming.

[@dafrandle]

just use a safety scissors or something to cut the rubber band?

[@nadie9058]

​@@dafrandle Is it damaging to put a bit of lemon juice on the hair? Lemon juice alone can pop a balloon because of the citric acid so i guess it can break small rubber bands too.

[@dafrandle]

@@nadie9058 seems like a horribly inefficient and messy way to cut something

[@JavaJane87]

I used elastics all the time with no issues. My daughter's hair and niece's hair was done for days with no issues. We got them out just fine and no tangles or knots. They both have thick, curly hair.

[@sjb4280]

All you have to do is oil the rubber bands before you put them in and they'll slide right off (even weeks later). I like argon oil but really anything will due. If you have oily hair and dont want to risk adding oil, you can also put a little leave in conditioner on them.

[@user-uz6wp3mz2p]

I❤️ your sarcasm Dr Mike, makes me happy 😁

[@leahp6288]

I'm always laughing so hard during his every video. Thanks for being so funny but educational!

[@BTS-SouthKorea563]

I LOVE your pf pic! BTS FOREVER💜💜💜

[@leahp6288]

Tyyyy 🟣🟣🟣@@BTS-SouthKorea563

[@Missalli423]

As someone who has GERD and Gastroparesis and has spent many hours with my gastroenterologist finding ways to alleviate symptoms, I have to say that laying on the left side vs the right side does make a big difference if symptoms are flaring up. I know it won’t cure heartburn but there is truth to that one.

[@kdorch75]

exactly, and as the comments below suggest, you're certainly not the only one. Sad to see this video also a source of misinformation.

[@thepinkskin4269]

Does your chest pain on the left side due GERD? Mine does and I am scared if it's due GERD or not?

[@kdorch75]

@@thepinkskin4269 yes, pretty sure it's GERD. GERD can cause all kinds of chest pain, throat pain, even back pain.

[@sadieh16]

My one month old was diagnosed with severe GERD and they told me to feed her while she's on her left side because if the shape of the stomach and it would help her with the GERD and to keep the food down better

[@markhoitsma4468]

I used to have pretty bad acid reflux as a kid, starting my day with a glass of water and waiting before eating helped a lot!

[@theillusionist1494]

I saw “put whipped cream on water” and went so feral I blacked out for five minutes, maybe that’s the craft they’re talking about

[@hanasyslova6676]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who found that completely ridiculous

[@hazukichanx408]

"How to operate a swing from an unsafe distance" "How to deceive your child into drinking milk through a watermelon" "How to deceive your child into mistaking water for soda using countless unhealthy substances that negate the entire point" ...These people, I begin to suspect, are incredibly shitty parents. Like, those kids are going to talk about it on talk shows some day.

[@user-qt9wg6sl4x]

I can't express how much I enjoy your content! 🤗

[@Eddie-vr8lf]

Dr. Mike, every single time you react to a medical scene of anything or five minute craft you give the best advice in the world and I also want to say that I am your biggest fan in the world, Dr. Mike and I love your dog as well. He is so cute you treat him so good.

[@Eddie-vr8lf]

😃😃

[@Eddie-vr8lf]

And my name is Luis Fernando

[@lincyalicebinu]

0:28 imagine if they are bald. Person: My head hurts Dr Mike: Oh im sorry i cant help you with that BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO HAIR

[@Remi_Lin]

Suction cups.

[@Sese_.]

I like ur cut-g

[@viktoriaf.1191]

@@Remi_Lin😅😅😅😅

[@Refog1]

We have that kind of swing at lots of playgrounds here in Sweden, they're very nice since you can either use them as a regular swing, or like a hammock (though they are kind of hard so not the most comfortable after a while)

[@vdu2908]

I dont know why but Doctor Mike always makes me laugh!

[@tala_kellie7528]

I actually have one of those suction cups. Many people in my family are allergic to bees and it does work to remove bee stingers. Also great for if a venomous animal bites you. That being said if it's highly venomous... not helpful! Go to the doctor!

[@emmadesjardins7750]

So their hack is : if you get sting by bees often, hey bee stinger extractor

[@tyller3934]

So if it's venomous use it but if it's HIGHLY venomous don't? How about just use it for its instructed purposes, bee stings.

[@soniccookie655]

@@tyller3934 You can also use it for wasp stings. But yeah don’t try it with a black widow bite, just go to the ER.

[@emmadesjardins7750]

@@tyller3934 i think they mean if the animal that stung you is highly venomous, you should also go to the ER, to check all’s well

[@kaefalcon5142]

No.

[@Mat-ilda]

As a person who suffers from violent migraines, the pulling of the hair actually gives temporary relief. Grab it by the scalp and apply pressure. I learned that from my father who also suffers fr migraines , Apparently an old trick to use

[@ZakhadWOW]

one thing that would help prevent them is to educate people that migraines are actually the blood vessels spasming.. If you can take actions to prevent THAT, then you wont have the neurological result from it. One can get ocular migraines as well ( I used to from a stressful job) that cause all sorts of weird visual effects (blood vessels in retina spasming)

[@jjh1978-2]

You know what also works that is a pretty odd technique? Putting pressure on the skin between your thumb and pointer finger. As a lifetime sufferer of migraines, it never worked for me. BUT, it works a treat for my husband. Probably some decent medical reason as to why, but it always confused me. I take Neurontin 3 times a day and that has drastically reduced the number of migraines I get.

[@Mat-ilda]

@@ZakhadWOW you are sounding as if it was an easy fix. I've had blood pressure medication to no use. Yes ,the blood vessels are effected during a migraine but the cause is unknown. It effects the entire nervous system

[@akumayoxiruma]

Okay but you are still damaging the hair follicles and thus cause fall out eventually. It's safer to apply a cloth wrapped around an ice pack or use proper medication.

[@joeysmith7296]

Dr mike Caught in 4k?

[@kylobf2180]

Dr Mikes vids just keep getting better and better, I’d love for him to by my family doctor.

[@user-ib9ow9fz7y]

I love when he uploads reaction videos, the make me laugh.😊

[@rofln00b]

Actually, getting the kid to pick the bandaid can be a life hack. If you need your kid to do something, telling "you have to do this" might end up with fighting, but giving them two seemingly different options that eventually lead to the same desired outcome will make the child psychologically think they made the choice and they will feel appreciated and feel happier about it. Even if it's just to pick whether they want a "grownup" bandaid or a Batman bandaid.

[@GmmBeast]

I think the "hack" was just the kid not wanting a boring bandaid so they drew on it to make it pretty when you can go buy bandaids with cool designs on them and let your kid pick which kind they want lol

[@Sad_cat_studio]

the lemon essential oil thingy does work tho,try squeezing a orange or lemon peel on a latex balloon, it wil explode

[@mariothomas5805]

I have absolutely used the citrus essential oil trick on rubber hair bands! In super fine hair it can get incredibly tangled by the end of the day. There is enough acidity to break the rubber band and does nothing to the hair, an absolute game changer.

[@Jojo_bot_]

your right. After a long party with balloons that is what i use

[@ragames9835]

What do you mean that is a dissolving chemical if it accidentally goes on your hair it will fall off

[@mrbanana6464]

@@ragames9835 Not really, the oil is what's breaking down the rubber.

[@garyfontenot2786]

I use nail clippers.

[@heidifedor]

Or you can use ponytail holders.

[@lonewolfx499]

"Mom is asking the child where he got this pill from... maybe that's not what's happening"😅😅😅😅😅

[@TheyCallMeMrSchnappo]

"Is That A Hot Glue Gun?" is basically the alternate name of 5-Minuite Crafts.

[@araes8934]

You and Ann Riordan from How To Cook That should collab on debunking 5 minute crafts and other dangerous KZbin hacks! Love your videos, thank you for educating people!

[@Kait2478]

OH MY GOODNESS THAT WOULD BE SO GREAT

[@beccag2758]

Yes please!!!!

[@TherealDanielleNelson]

YES!!!!

[@Asharra12]

Adding a comment to boost this!

[@knight4041]

She's Ann Reardon.

[@rawrzu457]

The rubber bands one is relatively safe actually. The chemical reaction going on is limonene in the lemon essential oil dissolving the rubber and causing it to fail. Limonene is also in orange and lemon peels naturally. It's the same chemical reaction that happens if you've ever seen one of those "pop a balloon with an orange peel" videos.

[@mynameusedtogohere]

maybe don't be handling the bottle on top of your sleeping child, just in case you spill it.

[@rai4119]

@@mynameusedtogohere THAT'S your concern? Just don't be butterfingers then.

[@RUMandNUKA]

Any oil should work actually

[@TDDoooOOOooo]

But what will that oil do to the hair and skin if it gets into contact. It is concentrated!

[@minilunch7861]

works with coconut oil too, i got very confused when my elastics in my braids just started snapping lol

[@tsapper3516]

Dr Mike: “NO INHALABLE OBJECTS!!” Bubble tea: “Hi :D”

[@Froggy4994]

Blud walked into my shop with an attitude had to give home the freshest cut of his life💀💀💀

[@goaticusmaximus9067]

Heres actually a useful tip for bee stings, when removing the stinger, don't pinch it, since the venom glands are still attached to the stinger and by pinching it you will inject more venom into your wound, so instead flick it out, but be careful not to flick it in further.

[@CSEabdulalimkhan]

Another good way is to squeeze the skin like you are trying to bust a zit.

[@switch317]

we were taught to take a card like most commonly your ID and scrape it off

[@sykamoreva9803]

Agree with Switch, a laminate card or the dull end of a one-sided knife is best for scraping out any kind of stinger.

[@goaticusmaximus9067]

@@CSEabdulalimkhan well, that works if you're in a "pinch"

[@johanrojassoderman5590]

You could probably also use one of those tick-removers that slide around the tic if you've got one.

[@CupcakeLadyOriginal]

I couldn't ride a bike until I was 6 years old. My mom got lots of backpain trying to push me so we took an old hokey stick and taped it on. Worked like a charm.

[@samdoesstuff4924]

people learning before 6 years old?? i learned how to ride a bike when i was 14 lmfaoo

[@ccatchmeifyoucan]

@@samdoesstuff4924 okay so i’m not weird for not knowing how to ride a bike and i’m almost 15? 👏 thank you

[@Alex-lk6rn]

@@samdoesstuff4924 Depends on where you live I'd imagine. Like, here in the Netherlands everyone has a bike and most kids learn how to ride a bike somewhere between 3 and 6 years old. But we cycle everywhere, so it makes a lot of sense. Like, I learned how to ride my bike before I learned how to swim.

[@coltjames9159]

@@Alex-lk6rn Definitely depends on where you live. But I love that fun fact about your country!

[@coltjames9159]

@@ccatchmeifyoucan Not weird at all. I was using training wheels until I was like...12? I don't remember. lol

[@rodolfo3268]

The one at 1:00 is absolutely true. Of course it doesn't cure the cause of reflux but when I used to have it REALLY BAD, when I turned to my left side it relieved a lot of the discomfort from reflux. Like A LOT A LOT. Didn't even remember I had it until I needed to move or I had a hiccup.

[@kathrinechristoffersen3615]

He's so easy to tick of. It's hilarious to watch, and informing

[@CHEFPKR]

The lemon water dessert one... When the whipped cream hits that lemon water it will curdle soooo quickly from the contact with acid.

[@m0t0b33]

that's why they put olive oil on top of the water before going in with the whipped cream.... I'm guessing. The drink looked gross to me.

[@spiritsofwolves]

She coulda just bought a different brand of water see if her kid likes that water that tastes like hand sanitizer or tap water probably not the best for ya especially if ya got a bad filter but it’s tasty

[@permafrost1030]

naw if the child aint drinking water then they're a brat, just let them dehydrate and they be begging for water then

[@johanrojassoderman5590]

It looked absolutely disgusting towards the end. I would need therapy to be able to drink water again if someone forced me to drink that.

[@m0t0b33]

@@permafrost1030 I don't know why a kid wouldn't like to drink water... when I was little, all the kids from my gang drank water from the tap, from a garden hose, the creek, a spring...the only way to get bottled water was to wait until the soda or beer would be drank, give the bottle a rinse and then fill it with "drinking" water. Kids these days are way too spoiled about the most basic things.

[@Orzulth]

For those that suffer from Acid Reflux or GERD the sleeping on the left side really does seem to help. I can only assume it has to do with the direction or angle that the esophagus connects to the stomach, but when I'm having a Reflux flare up I can ONLY sleep on my left side. Any other orientation and things just hurt.

[@aaania9034]

I think so too.

[@themetadaemon]

Yep me too.

[@chookie1703]

I think acid reflux can be quite common but I do recommend to go to the doctor if the pain persists. I usually tell myself to tough it out but you never know unless you're medically well informed

[@ipsitaagarwal7485]

It absolutely does help. I have GERD and I can never sleep on my right without waking up to acidity. I hate 5MC but I absolutely back that hack.

[@EvripidouM]

I have gerd too, yes its not a solution but it helps

[@RuWr420]

3:03 Well, I've got one in Poland, Swietokrzyskie, Brody. There is a mini playground with one. Not on the top, on the bottom.

[@Confessions-of-a-gaming-freak]

I love the mom one at the park where when she’s on the bench she’s not even on TikTok lol😂😂😂😂

[@sarochiel]

"It's like a FIRE POKEMON!" I snort-laughed so hard. 💀 However, Dr. Mike is going to have to make another retraction video; lemon and other citrus essential-oils *do* affect latex almost instantaneously. Inflated balloon + citrus oil = popped

[@luckymario4196]

6:17

[@megannewell2133]

yes and the reason the mom didnt just pull them out was because she was asleep and it would hurt her, wake her up, and the elastics would be ruined anyway

[@SatumainenOlento]

There is plenty old tricks to use. Essential oils are very helpful in many occasions.

[@Cyb3rM1nd]

More like using scissors is better than putting chemicals into a child's hair. And yes, there are scissors than can cut rubber hairties very easily. They're like £2/$3.

[@MauFangs]

The way Sam questioned how to cope with anxiety shows that therapy isn't the first thing people think of when dealing with something like that. As a psychology mayor student it really stood out to me. Not saying Sam is ignorant or anything, just stating the importance of therapy in people's everyday life. Great work there Mike❤️

[@muiresuilgorm3452]

Not everyone can afford or needs therapy. Being anxious before an job interview is within normal limits. Neurotypical even.

[@dreamwolf7302]

Anxiety before a social event, particularly one in a work setting where it could reflect badly on you to make mistakes, is fairly normal, and definitely isnt something i would see a patient over, other than to offer some tips on breathing exercises. but hey, five minute crafts will be sending business my way if i ever go back into Psych or Trauma med. For now, im going to stick to doing autopsies and filling out Death Certs. a lot less stress.

[@pailvengence3]

I took it more as Sam questioning what to do for people who don't know. Drawing an explanation out. Though it definitely could be that he didn't know what was recommended. I am just curious what are standard things that would be recommended. I understand that nothing would work for everyone but I also don't think it's a big enough of a deal for most people to go out of their way to ask. Some should if it's an extreme anxiety or stress causing issue

[@cptKamina]

@@muiresuilgorm3452 Not everyone can afford it sadly (in the US), but for sure everybody needs or at least profits from it. And I mean every single person.

[@devent10n]

@@dreamwolf7302 I mean, I'm sure they'll be sending some business your way regardless.

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

This is the first time ive seen dr mike with short hair. The device with the bee sting has been used in the brave wilderness channel when coyote took a centepede bite. Its meant to create a suction/vacuum to remove the venom/or in this case, the stinger. Cuz trying to grab the stinger could potentially secrete more venom from the gland attatched to the stinger.

[@Iwastolatetochangemyhandle]

3:00 I’m from the Netherlands and these are everywhere (they look really nice, but first, you can’t swing yourself so someone always has to want to push you and second, they huuuuurt to sit/lay on, but they are really fun)

[@maryl482]

7:46 EWWW, I WOULD NEVER DRINK THAT

[@presley98]

DISGUSTING

[@presley98]

🤢

[@andreacrossmaes7701]

Only lemon

[@RavenMatthew]

_D I S G U S T_

[@johnathanrodriguez1055]

Nasty! 🤮

[@belucat2880]

3:29 and to keep em safe so no one kidnaps them

[@pyramidhead6998]

This pill-in-gummibear hack is going to backfire so hard. I once was zoned out when I took one of medication for my migraine and chewed it instead of just swallowing and I almost threw up. It was so disgusting. They make those pills disgustingly bitter for a reason so kids no nom on them like skittles.

[@meagantung7036]

No likes at all but third comment?

[@thaloblue]

Yeah humanity already went through the phase of “but if we made meds taste like candy, kids would take it easier, right? And determined it’s not worth finding the kid later poisoned because they didnt understand the meds werent a meal and went back for seconds.

[@shivertheiguana]

Huh. Thats why those altoids tasted funny..

[@SHESA_PUNKROCKER]

yeah, especially with pills you have to let dissolve or swallow quickly, like paracetamol

[@orangeismyfavoritecolor]

@@thaloblue Honestly I’m glad antacid tablets aren’t _too_ dangerous, because little kid me munched down on those things like candy. Still, don’t eat too many antacid tablets, folks. Problems can still arise. I was probably very lucky to have not had issues.

[@FinWeirdo-fx5ti]

Those huge swings... MY CHILDHOOD i loved to go in em with my cousins and brothers, all at same time

[@jennifervictoria5448]

Hi Dr. Mike. I’m a teacher from Toronto, Canada. Would you ever consider doing a series on the American Sex Education curriculum across states? It seems like it varies so much and could be a great commentary coming from a doctor or multiple doctors and teachers who work in different states. Great video!

[@randomstuff8174]

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲!!

[@amream10]

I'd rather see him colab with a Canadian Dr on this since you're a teacher from Toronto. I'm also Canadian.

[@natalie022]

@@randomstuff8174 I won’t

[@thegunslinger9707]

@@randomstuff8174 It's probably leading to a link you don't want to click

[@erinnichols4866]

Lmao the content is: This is what a period is. Do not have sex.

[@Stefano-xg5dy]

9:38 the way doctor Mike went from 0 -100 had me dying 🤣 🤣

[@Influxeditz1]

I love his sarcasm 😂😂

[@user-db7ep9hb8k]

My older brother, when he was very young, he kept throwing up his food and my parents were very scared. Then, my brother was brought to the St. Charles hospital in St Louis. They found out the reason he was throwing up all his food was because he had a Haital Hernia. He had surgery and his Haital Hernia problem was fixed. He could of had problems if he didn't have help from doctors. I am so glad he doesn't have to deal with this anymore. Love you Doctor Mike!!❤❤

[@BrynnKelly2014]

The heartburn tip...I was told that when I was preggo with my second and seriously it helped so much. I still notice a difference when I have occasional symptoms. Should be said though - preventative steps are always the way to go!

[@thatrandomonekaylasayshell9748]

My mom had heart burn when she was pregnant with me. She said she lived off of tums and that's why I have walked away from two falls off a galloping horse with no more than large scrapes. This comment reminded me of the story so thought it would be a good place to share. :)

[@BrynnKelly2014]

@@thatrandomonekaylasayshell9748 haha that's awesome. TMI - I ate so many tums, the placenta was extra tough. 😂 My water never broke and the placenta literally shredded into pieces as she was born. 😂 So weird haha 😂

[@thatrandomonekaylasayshell9748]

@@BrynnKelly2014 this is making me wonder what is in this Tums thing. lol. that is weird.

[@CraftyVegan]

@@thatrandomonekaylasayshell9748 calcium carbonate. The calcium for strong bones is the joke, lol

[@CraftyVegan]

I’ve been told the same tip by each of my OBGYNs for all 4 of my pregnancies and I can confirm that I eat a lot fewer tums than I would otherwise. I still eat them, because it turns out hairy babies **do** in fact cause severe heartburn, but I can at least get most of a good night’s sleep if I lay on my left side.

[@overman138]

7:43 is doctor mike not even gonna talk about how they put candy whipped cream, olive oil and sprinkles into WATER?!

[@yuki_nawu]

tbh i feel like to much sugar would cause a bad stomach ache or headache 💀

[@BenjaminJones0118]

And if bro isn’t thirsty… why u making him drink water???

[@toddisberg3369]

yes thats what I'm saying.

[@dominicballinger6536]

That would make me just throw up. Like, why are we putting OIL into this abomination of a beverage?

[@partyponyz1239]

Psychotic

[@hi-he9dl]

7:08 Can we talk about why exactly the mom was going into the child's room. The child is already sleep!🤣🤣😂

[@luischiriff936]

Wow some of those 5-minute crafts warrant a Darwin Award.

[@thenerdytiger9306]

7:27 as someone who put rubber bands in her hair as a child because I liked the colours I can tell you cutting them is the only painless way to get them out because the rubber grips your hair so when you pull it you pull out at least a few strands of hair

[@zenitsuagatsumasart]

YES

[@Ms_StoryDragon]

The essential oil rage had me laughing so hard my side hurts 😂 Those 5 minute hacks will get you killed or looking like a monster 🤣 Loved all the Pokémon references btw! Gotta catch ‘em all!

[@fawzanmohamed2670]

Man I’m a doctor too I can’t stop myself from laughing I have the same reaction 😂😂

[@seabassmonster321]

It’s like a fire Pokémon charmader running for his life from 5.min crafts

[@Jadyn_Sage]

4:17 I worked in a daycare for 8 years with 1-2 year olds. The daycare couldn't afford to buy the overpriced licensed band-aids that alot of the kids had at home. We actually used this trick all the time, and the kids loved it!!!

[@Nobodynoticesean3498]

8:59 that was obviously makeup cause you can't get rid of acne that easily

[@ThomasElanjipilly1701BP-tn4bj]

Yes I love these videos

[@LunaWolfGaming123]

04:26 I would personally choose the kawaii bear design lol 😂

[@NicolaiAAA]

"Let's see if they've improved this time around." They haven't, Dr. Mike. We _all_ know they haven't. 😆

[@Aetherian1]

To be fair he did say 2 of them were legit, bringing the total up to... 2. But that's still an improvement!

[@aprila316]

Dr. Mike, the passion about the potential choking hazard of the watermelon thing is warranted but can we acknowledge that milk and watermelon taste nothing alike? 😂

[@crowdemon_archives]

And that's such a ridiculous hack though, like why waste that entire watermelon just to get your kids to drink milk?

[@kaymarrand9970]

And do we really need to force kids to drink milk if they don't like it? Wasn't it questionable how beneficial it is? What if the kid is lactose intolerant and they don't wanna drink it because it makes them feel unwell?

[@downhomesunset]

@@kaymarrand9970 I’m sure that the fact their kid gets sick every time they have milk products would clue them in to a milk allergy. Also most kids who have problems with milk allergies grow out of them by the time s/he turns five.

[@tinntinnamp]

@@downhomesunset Uh that's not true, most kids are fine with milk and get lactose intolerant as they are older. Three kids and husband who are now lactose intolerant but drank plenty of milk and had plenty of dairy would beg to differ, among others. Milk is not a thing humans need to drink except other human milk. It's literally a fact. nutrients are purposely added to milk to help the dairy industry make more money. Just like the food pyramid originally said to eat mostly bread for good health. If nutrients are added to milk, you can skip the sugar and hormones and give your kid a reliable chewable calcium supplement

[@tinntinnamp]

@@kaymarrand9970 exactly, it's not even healthy. calcium is added- a chewable calcium supplement would suffice. I still don't understand how doctors are still saying milk is good for you. Yep, tons of sugar is great because of the calcium that was added? No, that's ridiculous. You can have the calcium without the unhealthy sugars. Greens have calcium in them, but doctors and parents will of course tell you to give your kids milk because it's easier. I've even see commercials where the dairy industry promotes chocolate milk as a healthy drink option! It was sports related which makes it even worse. Even doctor's will tell you chocolate milk is not good.

[@TheAbigail83]

My mom makes soaps with small toys in it. So kids are encouraged to wash their hands until they get to the toy! My daughter is a big fan and wanted me to share this comment 😊

[@katrinadarwin]

Second skin is the best! I use it for all my tattoos and its glorious.

[@grantarmstrong2968]

7:11 that would likely be due to limonene, a common chemical found in citrus fruits, particularly the peels. It breaks down certain types of rubber. Acetone also works for breaking down rubber more effectively, but most hair ties are not made of the same flimsy rubber that balloons are made from. This wouldn’t always work

[@lexwithbub]

Yeah, it works with those teeny tiny hair elastics. It's the same reason you need to use water based lubricant with condoms.

[@not_found2761]

And these tiny elastics are cruel to get out.

[@redacted8720]

What didn't make sense about what they were showing is it broke on the other side where they didn't apply it.

[@Rhi915]

@@not_found2761 not if you just cut them 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@meowmeowcatlady6567]

Wow, Learn something new everyday!

[@babeetreee2895]

Dr. Mike could you please make a video on Long Covid? There are a lot of long haulers are suffering and no one can help them! I'd really appreciate it if you could help raise awareness! Thank you so much

[@AG-Games]

True. I’m currently suffering from long Covid and it has been undoubtedly WORSE than the original sickness. So far I’m going on a week and a half negative, but my symptoms, although different from the original infection, are still there.

[@mauititto7964]

what???

[@user-eq8qu2zz4u]

It's binge-watching "Dr Mike reaction videos" at 1am for me.

[@-ConSTELLAtion-1]

2:21 “Mom’s performing surgery” WHY DO I KEEP REPEATING THIS PART. I KEEP LAUGHING AT THIS PART💀🤣

[@avascp3631]

“It’s like a FIRE POKÉMON” - Dr MIke best sentence in 2022😂😂

[@longhornz32]

Timestamp?

[@Altair4611]

6:38 People dont realize how painful this would be

[@presley98]

True

[@userhomer]

Really true and it stay lot of Time :(

[@Florene2222]

6:34 Doctor Mike : Who has that device ? Me : I DO.

[@minesgl9425]

Maaan, I LOVE this doctor lmao ❤

[@Sabs_222]

5:40 I know this is a serious moment in the video... but I have to say, I find it very attractive when people speak with passion behind their words. You can tell doctor Mike cares about the well being of others.

[@Juan1cal]

7:00 what if the child would think its for eating?

[@IshowSongNames]

the child goes to heaven

[@sweedelnishadsa]

@@IshowSongNames 🥺😂

[@LuviXoxo]

❌🙂 ✅💀

[@starplatinumblox8235]

Thats what i was thinking lol

[@Mag3.1415]

If the child thinks legos are good to eat deserve what is coming for them

[@zoetrogolo7349]

In my city there are SO MANY of those "high end swings". I wish they were around when I was a kid; they look fun.

[@anthonyt7601]

Bro,😂 seeing Dr. Mike rage for 10 minutes is so fun to watch!

[@00kidney]

It's amazing how Dr. Mike can make those dumb 5 minutes videos so funny! Thank you for this!

[@abandonedhhhv]

bro everyone hates 5 minute crafts

[@suzannesenter8503]

I see you everywhere

[@isabellaevens8334]

@@abandonedhhhv lol

[@sirijanthakur]

Thanks for the comment

[@PagChomp190]

@@suzannesenter8503 Her videos are always copy and paste, always a new miracle to cure kidney deseases every day. Im pretty sure her subscription are bought too.

[@kate1618]

after Anne Reardon (from HowToCookThat) did heaps and heaps about how not only wrong but sometimes highly dangerous these videos are (despite the newest one being banned 🙄), I completely avoid them - and love everyone who keeps debunking and making fun of this, so hopefully they do less harm over time.

[@piperjaycie]

I can’t believe they took her warning and very informative explanation video on why NOT to do these hacks, especially that wood burning one, down!!! But left up every single one explaining how to do it!!!!! Where is the sense?!!! Literally nowhere!!!!😡😨🥴😡😨🥴🥺🥺😳😳😳

[@christinaglahn8036]

KallmeKris does some hilarious takedowns of 5 Min Crafts, especially when she attempts the crafts herself.

[@reubenismyname]

@@piperjaycie I can’t believe they did that! KZbin needs to tone down on their AI usage

[@_leah]

For anyone wondering, the wood burning video got put back up

[@KyrenaH]

@@piperjaycie I'm starting to think it's the content farmers that reported the video.

[@ThisRandomGuyYouDidntNotice]

While in Germany I saw some similar swings, of course TUV approved xD

[@briannarichardson9511]

The way he said, "What is she gonna do with essential oils!" Had so much anger!

[@zhyperzero9586]

Dr. Mike: "WHY ARE THEY TRYING TO KILL CHILDREN!?" Me: Exactly

[@doma5638]

thats the reason

[@arctosice2609]

Actually, I remember citric acid can dissolve rubber. So the mother could have also used a orange peel or some lemon juice. And also those rubber bands are sometimes painful to remove cause it pulls on the scalp.

[@Navarp]

It isn't citric acid. Essential oils don't really contain acids (oils don't, generally, mix with acids.) It is an oil, in this case, a hydrocarbon that is naturally found in orange peels. When concentrated it is dangerous to human skin. Citric acid cannot dissolve rubber. (For much the same reason that oil and acid don't mix.)

[@jujonika]

Or she could have just carefully cut them off?

[@pawsomekat2003]

Or maybe she could have just used actual hair ties with a smooth surface when making the braids, instead of household rubber bands, that really stick on your hair. 5-minutes crafts is in most cases just dumb and unfortunately in some cases highly dangerous. In this case it's just dumb.

[@julieannanderson2228]

@@pawsomekat2003 you can buy those hair ties in the store. They pull because they're rubber not fabric but are small enough to hold kids hair

[@julieannanderson2228]

I've heard that any oil works even olive or vegetable

[@ElizabethAfton-ox5xz]

Hey thanks for the help with the armpits i have like darkening armpits but like i saw a doctor and don’t have type 2 diabetes

[@kkppsx4122]

Dr. Mike isnt just a doctor who knows how to fix bodily problems, he fixes moms that cant get off tiktok😂😂😂😂😂

[@jessicamcelroy7879]

As a pregnant woman entering the third trimester, the tips you just have for acid reflux treatment were VERY APPRECIATED!!!!

[@shaunalennon3144]

Through my whole second pregnancy I had horrible acid reflux so bad I could only sleep on my left side.

[@searleak]

My OB suggested almond milk to help with acid reflux when I was pregnant. It helped me a lot! It helps my husband who frequently has acid reflux too.

[@annaelizabzth]

Congratulations on your new little friend 🥹