Wellness Habits That Can Actually Backfire If You Do Them Wrong

The article warns that some popular “wellness” behaviors can backfire when taken too far or done incorrectly. It says excessive cardio without recovery can contribute to overtraining syndrome, citing a 2025 study in Sports Medicine and Health Science that links overtraining to dysregulated inflammatory responses, oxidative stress, and immune suppression. It also references a 2025 study suggesting an elevated colorectal cancer risk with ultramarathon running beyond a threshold. The piece cautions against stacking supplements, noting competition for absorption among minerals and warning that combining certain supplements can increase risks such as bleeding; it cites NIH data that up to 20% of drug-induced liver injuries in the U.S. are linked to supplements. It criticizes juice cleanses for lacking science and strip fruit fiber, and briefly addresses the harms of overhydration.