{"id":1810,"date":"2021-10-19T06:18:18","date_gmt":"2021-10-19T06:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/151.106.38.4\/?p=1810"},"modified":"2021-10-23T06:55:23","modified_gmt":"2021-10-23T06:55:23","slug":"are-these-habits-really-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/2021\/10\/19\/are-these-habits-really-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Are these habits really healthy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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 Cleanses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleanses, sometimes called detoxes, involve fasting, drinking or eating only certain foods or drinks, or taking supplements or herbs in order to remove toxins from your body or lose weight. But they\u2019re more likely to cause harm than do good. There isn\u2019t much scientific evidence to back up their claims, and some programs can even be unsafe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calorie Counting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems to make sense: Eat fewer calories, and you\u2019ll lose weight. But not all calories are equal. Your body burns them differently, depending on the kind of food you eat, your metabolism, and even the type of organisms living in your gut. A more sustainable plan for a healthy weight: quality foods, exercise, good sleep, and a doctor\u2019s guidance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily Showers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turns out you can overclean your body. Washing with soap every day can strip your skin of protective oils, leaving it dry and more prone to infection. And if you\u2019re using antibacterial soap, that risk goes up further — you can kill off the \u201cgood\u201d bacteria on your skin and lower your immunity. Switch to three to four showers a week instead. Low-Fat Foods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low-fat doesn\u2019t always mean healthy. Often when you subtract fat, you also cut fiber, protein, or amino acids from your diet while adding a lot of carbs. A better plan is to cut trans fats and saturated fats while keeping good fats from foods such as avocados, nuts and seeds, olive oil, and salmon in your diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin C for Colds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no doubt vitamin C is great for you. It\u2019s an antioxidant; builds skin, blood vessels, and bone; and helps wounds heal. But when it comes to treating colds, there\u2019s no proof it cures symptoms. Keep it in your diet, but take it off your cold remedy list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brushing After a Meal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy teeth and gums are vital to overall good health. But when it comes to brushing, be smart about timing. Wait at least an hour after eating — especially if you eat acidic foods or drink soda. That gives your enamel time to harden back up before you brush. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking a Daily Multivitamin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While multivitamins aren\u2019t bad for you, they won\u2019t provide protection from heart disease, cancer, or mental decline. You\u2019ll get the same (or even better) nutritional benefit from a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antioxidant Supplements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your body needs antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta carotene to help fight off free radicals — chemicals that can damage cells and genes. But antioxidants in supplements aren\u2019t the same as the ones you get from food. To do their best, these free-radical fighters need to work along with nutrients, plant chemicals, and other antioxidants <\/p>\n\n\n\n

B12 Injections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your vitamin B12 levels are low, shots and pills can help you with memory, trouble walking, and weakness. But they\u2019re not a general health boost for people with normal levels. Despite claims they can help you lose weight and have more energy, there\u2019s no proof you\u2019ll see these perks if your B12 levels are already fine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making the Bed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 A British study from 2005 reported that leaving your bed unmade could help reduce allergens in your house by getting rid of dust mites. But before you cross bed-making off your chore list, know that there\u2019s not much research to back these claims up. You\u2019re better off using dust-proof allergen covers, washing sheets and blankets weekly in hot water, and not using down comforters or pillows. Keep curtains, wall-to-wall carpeting, and upholstered furniture out of the bedroom, and use a quality filter in your air conditioner. by Brunilda Nazario, MD        <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

 Cleanses Cleanses, sometimes called detoxes, involve fasting, drinking or eating only certain foods or drinks, or taking supplements or herbs in order to remove toxins from your body or lose weight. But they\u2019re more likely to cause harm than do good. There isn\u2019t much scientific evidence to back up their claims, and some programs can […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1810","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1810","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1810"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1810\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1810"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1810"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1810"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}