Facts vs. Fads: Dr. Nick Tiller on Nasal Strips, Organics, Cupping, Detox Diets, and More

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Jun 5, 2025

Dr. Nick Tiller, a research associate and author of The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science, dives into the effectiveness of various wellness trends. He discusses whether nasal strips genuinely improve breathing and critiques detox diets, highlighting the body’s natural detox capabilities. The conversation also tackles the myths surrounding organic foods and the placebo effects of practices like cupping. Tiller emphasizes evidence-based approaches, urging listeners to make informed health choices while navigating popular fads in fitness.

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Detox Diets Lack Real Benefits

Detox diets do not help the body remove toxins in healthy individuals.
Liver and kidneys efficiently detoxify without needing juice fasts or extreme diets.

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Organic Food Isn't Healthier

Organic foods are not proven to be healthier than non-organic foods.
Both organic and non-organic produce use pesticides, with organic often needing more applications.

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Benefits of Respiratory Muscle Training

Respiratory muscle training strengthens breathing muscles and improves fatigue resistance.
It benefits those doing high-intensity efforts, but doesn’t dramatically change performance.

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Do nasal strips actually help you breathe better? What about detox diets or organic food - are they worth it?

In this episode, Dr. Nick Tiller shares the evidence behind a variety of health and wellness trends and ideas, including:

Cupping
Organic Food
Detox Diets
Nasal Strips
Respiratory Muscle Trainers
Barefoot Running

Dr. Nick Tiller is a research associate at the Lundquist Institute, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, an acclaimed writer, and author of The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science which was named one of Book Authority's "Best Sports Science Books of All Time." He is an accomplished ultra runner, a regular contributor to Skeptical Inquirer and Ultra-Running Magazine, and serves as an associate editor for the International Journal of Sports Nutrition.

Be sure to check out Nick's website and follow him on Twitter.

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