Think twice before adopting good health-habits, as they can sometimes be bad too.
If you wish to be in the pink of health, don’t believe the obvious. Here are some so-called good habits which should be scrutinised before it’s too late.
Drinking 6-8 Glasses of Water Everyday
Water is essential for life. But as we know excess of anything is bad, so it is with water. When health magazines, portals, and even physicians suggest that drinking 6-8 glasses of water every day is vital for good health, a latest study condemns this piece of advice. As per the study, excessive consumption of water can lower the salt concentration in the body, which can be harmful for your health.
Sharing Problems to Lessen Stress
It is always advised that whenever you are tense, you should share your problems with your trusted ones to lessen the stress. But, as per the recent research, by talking about your problems with others, you invite more worries for yourself.
Starting Your Day with Some Exercise
Health- and figure-conscious people are very particular about staring their day with some exercise. But recent findings by a researcher from Brunel University, Middlesex, may make you rethink on hitting the gym early morning. According to the researcher, sweating out soon as you wake up may weaken the immune system. And a weak immune system makes you susceptible to infections.
However, replacing the strenuous workouts with a morning walk can do some good.
Popping Vitamin Pills
Making up for the nutrient deficiency in the body with vitamin pills has become a common practise. But does anyone care for their side-effects? Regular and excessive use of these nutrient supplements can be lethal. While overdose of iron, magnesium, and vitamin B6 can result in death, vitamin E can cause prostate cancer.
Using Sunscreen Regularly
Shielding oneself from the harsh UV rays of sun is a good practice, but not always. A little exposure to sun is essential for generation of vitamin D in the body. People with lower vitamin D are prone to rickets, ostemalacia, and even depression.
Preferring Mocktail to Cocktail
Taking mocktail instead of cocktail does no good to your health. Mocktail being rich in refined sugar is as harmful as cocktail. However, by ensuring that your mocktail is made from pure fruit juices, you can stay safe.
Consuming Low-Fat Foods
Everyone desires a slim figure, and to attain it one makes sure that their daily diet includes low-fat foods. Low-fat foods mean no omega-3 fatty acids, a vital nutrient that is good for heart, skin, and joints.