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FIVE THINGS YOU DO EVERYDAY THAT ARE BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH |
Did you
know that even though we all want to live a healthy life, many of us end up having potentially unhealthy
daily habits without realizing it? However, some of us try to exercise, make
good meal choices and observe some basic health rules, which is good. But is
that enough?
Check out
this list of everyday things you might be doing that are bad for your health:
Sitting All Day
Countless studies have proven that inactivity or sitting for extended
periods is linked to poor physical and mental health. It can increase your risk
of cardiovascular disease, blood clots, cancer, diabetes, decreased mental
health, and productivity. So, if your job requires you to sit for many hours,
try standing, walking around, or climbing several stairs whenever possible.
Standing burns about 20 calories per hour.
Holding in Sneezes
We all know
how it feels when we try to hold a sneeze in. You feel like your head is about
to explode. Did you know that sneezes move 100 miles per hour? That’s enough to
cause some damage once they are stopped in their tracks.
Holding
sneezes are reported to have caused nasal cartilage fractures, nose bleeds as
well as detached retinas. So, muffle the sneeze in your sleeve anytime you need
to hold it.
Eating from Plastic
Food Containers
What harms
consumers are not the plastic itself but the chemical components that make the
containers solid. When you wash or heat the plastic container often and it
comes in contact with food, the toxic and dangerous chemicals from the plastic
will contaminate the food. You may use plastic food containers, but for not
more than 5 months and not in the microwave.
Stare at a Screen
All Day
Did your
mom ever warn you that staring at a screen for too long will make you go blind?
She was right to an extent. You won’t go blind, but you may get serious eye
issues like computer
vision syndrome (CVS), which brings dry and red eyes, blurry vision, eye
irritation, headaches, and neck or back pain.
To combat
such eye issues reduce your screen brightness and any surrounding glare on
your computer. Move your computer about 20 to 28 inches away from your eyes and
slightly below eye level. Lastly, apply the 20-20-20 rule by looking away from
your screen every 20 minutes and at anything less bright 20 feet away for 20
seconds.
Not Eating
Mindfully
Studies
from researchers, including Jennie Miremadi, an integrative
clinical nutritionist in Los Angeles show that mindful eating keeps away
digestive stress, food cravings, eating disorders, overeating-related
obesity, depression, anxiety, and overweight. It helps you distinguish between emotional and physical hunger. It also controls chronic health conditions
like type 2 diabetes.
To eat
properly for your overall well-being, relax, slow down,
chew, embrace a balanced diet and avoid distraction when eating.
If you’re
looking to give your health a boost, implement these changes above. Changing
any habit that is bad for your health is not only necessary but also possible.
Do not take an unhealthy habit for granted just because it has been with you
for too long.
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