The Dangers of Waist Training

Why using corsets to lose weight is wack.

Beware of This Fad - Recently, Amber Rose posted a pic on her Instagram account of the waist trainer she had been wearing for the past two months. She's loving her results, but before you  start shopping, read why this fad can do more harm than good. — Kellee Terrell

 (Photo: Amber Rose via Instagram)
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Chafes Your Skin

 - Chafing is when your skin rubs together over time and gets irritated, red and even sometimes produces a rash. Because chafing mostly happens when your skin is moist, wearing these too-tight corsets, which cause you to sweat, can definitely chafe your skin.  Is it Harmful? - While the medical community is split on whether or not oil pulling actually works, they are certain that it’s not harmful. Reminder: swish and gargle, don't swallow.    (Photo: GettyImages)

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Beware of This Fad - Recently, Amber Rose posted a pic on her Instagram account of the waist trainer she had been wearing for the past two months. She's loving her results, but before you  start shopping, read why this fad can do more harm than good. — Kellee Terrell

 (Photo: Amber Rose via Instagram)

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