5 Weird Health Hacks to Try at Home

Sometimes, you just don't have the time for a visit to the doctor.

Work is keeping you up at night, and your social life only just fits into the weekend. You know that there are a few reasons to visit the doctor that has been piling up, but you just keep putting it off.

Let's take a look at five weird health hacks that you can try at home instead.

1.     Smell an Orange

Sounds weird, we know, but just like the pulp inside, the skin of an orange is good for you, too. While you may not be ready to try eating it yet, there is something else you can do for your health - smell it.

Orange peel contains essential oils that can help naturally boost your alertness and mood. It may even help reduce anxiety. If you've been fixing to head to the doctor to help regulate your mood, try smelling an orange instead.

2.     Mindful Eating

You're on the go all the time, which means you eat your meals in a rush. However, you've noticed that this is having a negative effect on your hunger levels and your waistline.

If you've been planning on talking to your doctor about diet and nutrition, instead try eating mindfully. This means sitting down when you eat and removing all distractions - like your phone. When you're conscious of how and what you're eating, you're also aware of how hungry you are and less likely to eat too much.

3.     Try Home Test Kit

If your social life has been on fire lately and you've had a few sleepovers, you may be thinking that it's time your sexual health had a checkup. Again, though, you're super busy, and you don't want to wait a whole week until you can get out and enjoy yourself again.

Why not try at-home test kit? They're discreet to order and easy to use. Once you've taken the test, you mail it to the lab where you can get same-day results. No appointment necessary, so no drama.

4.     Get Stretching

You may think that stretching is just for old people who struggle to get out of bed in the morning. However, you don't need to be retired to benefit from a good stretch.

Starting your day with a few minutes of stretching can make all the difference. It can help to get the oxygen flowing and set you up for a day of success.

5.     Go Herbal

If you're a die-hard coffee fan, the thought of drinking tea, especially herbal tea, might make you want to gag. However, if you're also willing to turn your life around and eliminate the need for a doctor completely, you may want to give it a go.

The best part is, there's plenty to choose from. If you want something that's still caffeinated, try green tea. If you want to feel relaxed and chilled out, go for chamomile.

Some of these health hacks are weirder than others. Either way, they're all simple, easy trick that you can easily implement at home, so you can continue to put off that doctor's appointment.