In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO -- who goes by "Dr. Mike" on social media -- debunks health claims from popular products sold on Amazon.
Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible):
Varshavski: Germanium therapy aids in restoring balance and harmony to the body's natural functions, boosting the immune system, rejuvenating cellular health.
Let's start opening Amazon's top 'helf' products. H-E-L-F. We have the intelligent, breathing, cupping massage instrument. I don't think there is a lot of great evidence for cupping. I think it's probably overused. But as an athlete myself, I find it relaxing. Ooh, this product feels expensive. Never read the instructions, 'cause why would I?
Kevin Hart: You gonna learn today!
Varshavski: Whoa! It's sucking my skin. Oh! Oh! Do you see it? You don't see my skin inside of it? Oh! How do I turn it off? Desist. It's sucking! I can feel my nerve shooting. It won't turn off. Ah! It won't come off! It's off and it's still on. Oh! Sam, you have to try this. I'm a doctor, so don't worry, we can fix it if it....
Sam: I trust you. Oh!
Varshavski: Oh, yeah!
Sam: That works. I don't know if it's good for you, but it works. That is tugging. Ooh, there we go. I am eternally damaged. Thanks everybody.
Varshavski: Wow! Folks, word of warning. If you don't know what you're doing when it comes to cupping, be careful with this thing.
This is a "528 Hertz Healing Tuned Pipe DNA repair with Mallet and Hand Stand." I can feel the ribosomes shifting inside. The DNA defects are going goodbye.
It is a pleasant sound. I'm not going to even lie, this sounds nice. The thing is if they just called it a healing sound, it's so broad that I wouldn't even mind as a doctor. But when you say it cures DNA, it repairs genome based on frequencies. When I wake up in the mornings and I feel my DNA just isn't quite there and I need a quick tuneup, I go to my 528-hertz tuning fork and go, and only then can my DNA be ready to take on the day ahead.
We have the Dreamegg, which is a travel sound machine. Hmm. There is a shoelace. Brown noise! This is my flow. For anyone who wants to know what I listen to when I can't fall asleep, it's this sound. Oh, that's good. Oh, that's good. This makes me want to pee. Demonetized. I love the product. It's perfect for what most people need from a sound machine, although our phones can do this these days, so...?
Bear is excited about this one. But can you lay down, lay down all the way. Here is my pouch. Tourmaline helps create a shield around a person or room to prevent negative or unwelcome energies from entering. It's also grounding and helpful to balancing all of the chakras. If someone ever decides to rob me or commit a crime, I'm just going to go in a room and then go like this to them. If they approach, I say, "You can't. Unwanted negative energy can't come in here." If I ever get into a fight with a significant other, I'm just going to go like this and say, "Your negative energy is not welcome here." If a patient starts yelling at me, I'm going to go like this.
Message Pill Co. OK. What do we got here? Positive messages in a bottle. Oh my God. If you're looking for get-well-soon gifts, spiritual gifts for women, or breakup gifts for women...what the...? Why do all of these things get weird? Open one capsule and read positive message on the inside one time a day or as needed. Most importantly, do not eat, chew, or swallow. Otherwise, your plumber is going to get that message. It is important information. Telephone number, 1-000-000-000.
Phone: Your call cannot be completed as dialed, please...
Varshavski: Hmm. Typical. They look like little capsules. Apparently, they melt when exposed to water. It's kind of fun opening it, I'm not going to lie. It feels like I'm reading a scroll from a pigeon carrier. "It's OK to want more out of life for yourself. You don't need to settle for less." I feel that way sometimes. I sometimes feel judged for wanting more. And not more finances, not more followers, I just want more for Bear. Right? You don't even care. I think it's cute. Overpriced, but cute.
All right. We have whatever this unique product is. Three-Piece Dragon's Blood Sage Smudging Kit Bundle. Smelling a space with sage favors mental clarity, joy and calm. It increases sexual desire, increases motivation, increases concentration, drives negative energy out, and the item length is 4 inches. Before lighting your bouquet, you must give it an intention, a purpose, and then proceed to light the tip. Should we light this?
Sam: We definitely should.
Varshavski: May this video receive 10 million views and even more likes. And Bear lives to infinity and beyond. Do we feel the negative energy leaving? I mean, look, this is someone's cultural practice, so like I'm with it. But it just...why make health claims? Just say it's good for the spirits. You want to throw that in a...? Like make sure you walk through the whole house to get the negative spirits out.
Sam: Yeah, yeah. I'll get all the rooms.
Varshavski: All right, let's open some more packages.
We have the MZOO Sleep Mask Health 3D Eye Mask. Ooh, it's very red. It's very sensual. Very sensual in color. Wow. This is surprisingly comfortable. If you woke up next to me, would you find this triggering or scary?
Sam: It's a little dumb.
Varshavski: I like it because I think you could sleep on your side with this and it still covers it. I like this product, guys. It's really shade inducing. There is no pressure anywhere.
Liquid oxygen. I can't even say it with a straight face. In our oxygen-depleted world, taking an oxygen supplement is now essential for optimal health. How is that a real statement?! "In our oxygen-depleted world"? Taking liquid oxygen supports the proper functioning of every system in your body. Like, see, they say this thing 'cause oxygen is important for every part of your body, but you breathe it in. Eight, nine, ten...I just put O into H2O.
, is a board-certified family physician and social media influencer with more than 11 million subscribers.