It seems like we've seen it all: ice baths, lemon water at 5am, Wim Hof-style breathing... But just when you thought the wellness world couldn't surprise you anymore - BOOM! Red onions enter the scene. And literally. Wrapped in clear plastic wrap, we crawl into bed and let them do their magic. Detox? Maybe. A trick for likes? Definitely. So - onions on our feet overnight!
Onions on your feet overnight?! But really… Why would anyone knowingly wrap their foot in onions? Of course, because the internet says that you will be healthier, more rested and – maybe even more spiritual overnight. But behind all this lies an interesting story, a mix of traditional practices, folk knowledge and modern obsession with “detox” miracles. Before you feel like you are no longer a housewife in the kitchen, but an alternative healer, let's see what is true, what is a myth and what is just a well-designed TikTok performance.
Onion + feet = detox? Where have we heard that before…
Let's take a quick look. The internet is exploding with videos of people sticking red onion slices on the soles of their feet, wrapping them in plastic wrap, and going to bed like it's the most logical thing in the world. They claim that:
- removes toxins from the body overnight,
- kills bacteria,
- improves sleep,
- relieves cold symptoms,
- reduces inflammation.
Sounds like something between Harry Potter and traditional Chinese medicine, right? Well, definitely – onions on your feet overnight!
What does the science say? Not much.
Onion has antibacterial properties – when we eat it. But when we stick it on our feet? Experts say that the skin is not exactly a filter for toxins. Your body already has a liver and kidneys to do the job (thanks, nature). So – does onion on your foot really “pull out diseases”? Probably not. Will it make you smell like goulash? Absolutely.
But beware – the placebo effect is real. If it makes you feel better, breathe easier, and sleep better, then… who are we to take your onions away from you?
Why is it still okay to indulge in this? Onions on your feet overnight!
- Cheap wellness treatment: one onion = one evening of natural self-care session.
- A scent that drives away everything – including worries: Don't panic if you have a Zoom call the next day - just don't take off your socks.
- A fun experiment for an Insta story: Because you're bold. And your audience loves it.
How to try without drama – onions on feet overnight:
- Cut red onion into thick rings.
- Put them on clean, dry soles.
- Wrap in clear plastic wrap (not too long, you're not a mummy).
- Tell your partner in advance. Or sleep alone.
- In the morning, throw away the onion and wash your feet (twice!).
And seriously – why not?
Sometimes the greatest luxury is something that smells like home. And while science is a bit of a mess, your onion night could be a moment of silence, a stress detox, and a new topic for the office crowd. There may be no fewer toxins, but there will be more laughter? Definitely more!
