Diet Soda
If you want to get a Coke, just get a Coke – or at least that’s what research shows. Diet soda lead to a (surprisingly large) increase in blood sugar levels and disrupt our gut flora, which makes bacteria get in quicker.
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Green tea has been used as a medicine for thousands of years, originating in China but widely used throughout Asia, this beverage has a multitude of uses from lowering blood
It seems like anytime you read about some sort of health issues, inflammation (a defensive mechanism your immune system activates automatically to deal with what it deems to be “foreign
Aim to get 10-30 minutes of midday sunlight to maintain healthy blood levels. Also, it’s important to know that people with darker skin may need a little more than this.
Garlic Phytochemicals in garlic have been found to halt the formation of nitrosamines, which is a carcinogen formed in the stomach and in intestines, when you consume nitrates, a common
If you’re one of the estimated one in eight people who suffers from tooth hypersensitivity, it’s important to understand why you feel that shock of pain anytime you eat something
Brushing your teeth only once a day When you skip twice-daily brushings, you increase your risk of developing tooth decay by 33 percent. Skipping a session also allows bacteria that
Difficulty going number-two “Tumors often cause blockages that will make it harder for you to pass [stool],” says Dr. Kisiel. They also will alter the shape of your stool, often
Sure, it’s pretty gross, but having a black or “hairy” tongue isn’t all that bad. It does, however, mean you should step up your hygiene by brushing more and drinking
Rashes If a red, itchy rash develops between your behind cheeks, it might be intertrigo, caused by the chafing together of warm, moist skin, commonly after you work out. The
We all have a preferred position that we end up sleeping in night after night, but what does that position say about us, and most importantly, our health? You may
Drink More Water Instead of alcohol or sodas it is always a better idea to drink water. Our body needs around 4 liters of water everyday. Water aids in digestion,
If you have asthma Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs quell inflammation by inhibiting an enzyme that reduces the production of substances called prostaglandins, which help with healing. The issue is that
5. Breakfast, lunch and dinner? The answer is cabbage soup diet! If you want to lose weight, you should eat cabbage soup. It works so fine because it is based
Have you ever truly stopped to appreciate those little fungi peeking out from your spinach salad? You should – by eating more of them! “Although white foods are often thought
Diabetes About 25 percent of people over 65 are living with diabetes. According to CDC data, diabetes caused 54,161 deaths among adults over age 65 in 2014. Fortunately, diabetes can
Physical activity is important at any age, but as one gets older, there are even more reasons to keep the body moving. Studies have unquestionably linked regular exercise to a
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2 thoughts on “20 Things You Think Are Healthy But Actually Aren’t”
I was surprised by some of these and not surprised by others. No wonder our bodies are so unhealthy. Things that have been developed in the last 50 years (plastic products, baked chips, frozen yogurt) all seemed to be wonderful. Now we find that we’re probably slowly killing ourselves. You hear more & more cases of cancer than ever before and now it makes sense.
I am 94 yrs old & have not nor do not eat any of these so far, think that my have anything to do with my healthy years now? Good thinking on your part to show all of these, I see so many eating all of them, thank you. Olive Pierce