Insect Repellent
Well, obviously, a product that knocks insects out in a second can’t be that healthy for humans either. Most bug repellent sprays contain lots of DEET, which is pretty toxic for humans when inhaled on the long term!
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Smoothies Some smoothie manufacturers rely on a process called juicing to create the base for their smoothies. Not only does that remove a lot of the pulp and fiber, but
Drinking coffee “Sipping two or three coffees every day allows the enamel of your teeth to be in constant contact with a staining agent,” dentist Katia Friedman, DDS, of the
Upper abdominal pain can be no big deal—or it can merit a trip to the ER. Here’s how experts say you can tell the difference. If it’s accompanied by sweating
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8. Beans Beans are among nature’s most nutritious foods. They’re high in fiber and protein, making them a great option for vegetarians and vegans. They also deliver essential minerals like
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Imbalanced gut flora Research shows that switching to a high-sugar diet can alter the composition of your gut flora within 24 hours. Imbalances in our gut flora can weaken immunity,
Aside from water, tea is the most popular beverage in the world, and it’s practically medicine in a mug. But tea consumption isn’t quite as popular in the United States
Doctors, dentists, and nurses follow these rules when deciding who will take care of their health. Ask hospital employees “Their word trumps an Ivy League degree, prestigious titles, and charm.”—Marty
Jump When women jumped 10 to 20 times twice per day (resting 30 seconds between each jump) for four months, they benefitted from a stronger hip bone mineral density compared
Too much caffeine can cause breast cancer – This myth needed for a long time now to be debunked FAST! Not only is completely untrue, but it’s also quite the opposite:
Acne While we tend to assume both genders experience this annoying skin condition equally, especially upon hitting puberty, men tend to have it worse and it’s more difficult to treat
Vitamin D deficiency Unfortunately, people who avoid the sun, have lactose intolerance, or follow a vegan diet are more likely to suffer from vitamin D deficiency. This type of vitamin
Be more active Aerobic means “with oxygen.” So when you run, bike, walk, swim, and do similar exercises, you take in more oxygen and move it to your muscles. This
The redhead gene is almost extinct. The redheaded gene may be recessive, but it’s not going extinct. For that to happen, every single person who carries the gene would have
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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