20 Doctors Share Life-Saving Health Tips

💡Never stick anything smaller than your elbow in your ear canals to avoid damaging the skin and causing infection.

👀If you think you've lost something in your eye, it's most likely just stuck underneath your eyelid and cannot migrate back into your brain.

⌛When visiting the emergency department, bring a list of your medications, diagnoses, and past significant illnesses or operations, and be prepared for a long wait.

🩲Remove period stains from underwear by sprinkling powdered meat tenderizer on the stain, letting it sit for 30 minutes, and then washing as usual.

🦷Brush your teeth at a 45-degree angle to clean not only the surface but also the areas under the gum tissue for optimal oral hygiene.

Is it safe to clean my ears with Q-Tips?

—No, it is not safe to clean your ears with Q-Tips or any other small objects, as it can push earwax deeper and cause damage or infection.

What should I do if I get something in my eye?

—If you get something in your eye, don't panic. Most likely, it's stuck underneath your eyelid and will come out naturally. If it persists, seek medical attention.

What can I do to prepare for an emergency department visit?

—Before going to the emergency department, make sure to bring a list of your medications, diagnoses, and past significant illnesses or operations. Also, bring a phone charger as there may be long wait times.

How can I remove period stains from my underwear?

—To remove period stains from underwear, rinse it first, then sprinkle powdered meat tenderizer on the stain and let it sit for 30 minutes. Wash the underwear as usual, and the stain should be gone.

What is the best way to brush my teeth?

—Angle your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle and clean not only the surface of your teeth but also the areas under the gum tissue. Brush for two minutes to ensure optimal oral hygiene.

00:00In this video, 20 doctors share valuable health tips that could save your life.

00:32Dr. Mike advises against using Q-Tips to clean your ears, as it can damage the skin and cause infection.

01:29According to Dr. Glaucomflecken, if you think you've lost something in your eye, it's most likely just stuck underneath your eyelid and can be easily removed.

01:40Dr. Ed Hope recommends bringing a list of medications and medical history when visiting the emergency department, along with a phone charger for long wait times.

01:59Dr. Danielle Jones shares a hack for removing period stains from underwear using powdered meat tenderizer.

02:19Dr. Winters advises brushing your teeth at a 45-degree angle to clean not just the surface but also the areas under the gum tissue.