10 Harmful Things You are Buying from Health Food Stores

9. Raw Milk

If you are buying raw milk from a health food store or anywhere else, stop buying it.

The rich, creamy texture of raw milk is liked by all, but drinking raw milk can be bad for your health. Raw milk doesn’t go through the pasteurization process. Pasteurization uses heat to kill bacteria found in milk, notably E. coli, which is responsible for causing numerous food-borne illnesses.

While it’s true that the pasteurization process reduces the milk’s nutritional content, pasteurized milk is still much healthier than raw milk.

If you do buy raw milk, always boil it for some time, allow it to cool and only then drink the milk.

10. Ear Candles

Most health stores sell ear candles. But you must not buy or use ear candles on your own.

If you haven’t heard of ear candles, they are used as alternative remedies for certain ear problems. In this technique, a tapered candle is placed in the ear and lit from the top end. It is claimed that as the candle burns, it creates suction that removes wax and other gunk trapped deep inside the ear.

But there is no scientific evidence that ear candling pulls debris out of the ear canal, even when used according to directions.

Moreover, ear candles can cause burns, perforated eardrums, ear canal blockages that require surgery, and even increase the risk of hearing loss.

To deal with any kind of ear problem, it is highly recommended that you visit your doctor. If you prefer natural treatments, that’s fine. Just use home remedies that do not pose a fire hazard.