Hack My Life Season 3 Episode 8 The Doctor Is In

In the eighth episode of Hack My Life season 3, titled "The Doctor Is In," hosts Brooke and Kevin are joined by Doctor Oz to test out a variety of health hacks.

The episode kicks off with an examination of the benefits of soaking your feet in vinegar. Doctor Oz explains that vinegar can help kill bacteria and fungus on your feet, but warns that it's important to dilute the vinegar with water first. Brooke and Kevin put this to the test by alternating soaking their feet in vinegar and water for 30 minutes each. Though they both agree that it's a bit of an unpleasant experience, they do notice that their feet feel much cleaner and less smelly afterwards.

Next up, the hosts explore the idea of using cabbage leaves to help soothe breast engorgement. Doctor Oz explains that this is a natural remedy that's been used for centuries and that the cabbage leaves can help reduce inflammation and alleviate pain. Brooke and Kevin try this out by placing cabbage leaves in their bras for 20 minutes, and they both agree that it feels cool and soothing on their skin.

Moving onto a more unusual hack, the hosts test out the idea of using thyme to help alleviate a hangover. Doctor Oz explains that thyme contains a compound called carvacrol, which has been shown to help protect the liver. Brooke and Kevin both prepare thyme teas and drink them before bed after a night of heavy drinking. Though they can't definitively say if the thyme helped their hangovers or not, they do agree that the tea tasted good and felt soothing on their stomachs.

The next hack involves using a spoon to help prevent gagging when taking medications. Doctor Oz explains that pressing on the ball of your thumb with a spoon can stimulate the vagus nerve, which can help reduce the gag reflex. Brooke and Kevin both try this out with a spoon and seem to have success, with Kevin noting that he was able to take a pill without gagging for the first time ever.

The final health hack explored in this episode is the idea of using a tennis ball to help alleviate back pain. Doctor Oz explains that rolling a tennis ball up and down your back along your spine can help massage and relax your muscles. Brooke and Kevin both give this a try and find that it's a bit tricky to get the positioning right, but once they do, it feels great and helps relieve tension.

Overall, "The Doctor Is In" offers a variety of interesting health hacks that are worth trying out. As always, the hosts have a great time testing out these hacks, and Doctor Oz provides valuable insights into the science behind each one.