Folk superfoods: are they healthy?
Myth: Drinking birch sap is beneficial Birch sap is slightly sweetened water with food minerals dissolved in it. Although it has no medicinal properties, it can be considered a safe mineral supplement to food. However, to get a significant amount of minerals from birch sap – about half an adult’s daily value of manganese and […]
3 myths about pregnancy
Myth: Breastfeeding is a reliable protection against pregnancy Many mothers are well aware of the dangers of this myth! Lactation is not an effective method of contraception. Lactational amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) is a real phenomenon. This is a complex mechanism, formed in the process of evolution, which allows a woman to successfully breastfeed her […]
Important myths about women’s health
Myth: Women’s pelvic floor muscles do not need training or exercise The pelvic floor muscles in women play an important and invaluable role in ensuring the health and normal functioning of the bladder, rectum and uterus. They serve as a kind of “support frame”, supporting the organs in the correct position and preventing their prolapse. […]
Myths about healthy eating
Myth: It’s the calories that matter most when it comes to eating healthy. When choosing foods, we often pay attention to their calorie content, although this is a rather arbitrary indicator around which many myths have developed. How important is it really? A calorie is a unit of measurement of the heat required to raise […]
6 tips on how to take care of your eyes and myths about vision
Some tips on how to take care of your eyes if you need to work with gadgets Be aware of regular blinking – a person typically blinks about 15 times per minute. However, when using gadgets, we blink only 5-7 times per minute. Blinking more often helps moisturize the cornea of the eye, preventing dryness. […]
12 tips to fall asleep faster
Use these tips to fall asleep faster: Carry out an information detox by avoiding gadgets two hours before bed. Eliminate caffeine at least six hours before you go to bed. Maintain regular sleep, go to bed and get up at the same time. Go for walks before bedtime, such a relaxed activity will slow your […]
What can you do to reduce the incidence of ARVI?
How to protect yourself from ARVI? It is important to carry out hand washing procedures more often and during the epidemic to avoid places with large crowds of people. To maintain overall immunity, it is recommended to eat a regular and varied diet, not skip meals, get enough sleep and exercise. When a person encounters […]
Good to know! Swimming Safety Tips
What to do if your leg cramps while swimming? When you encounter a cramp in your leg, immerse yourself in water and try to stretch your foot by pulling it towards you. You can also attach a small pin to your trunks: if a cramp suddenly occurs, prick the muscle to relieve the tension and […]
Salt is white death. Yes or no?
Myth: Salt is white death One of the most common myths in medicine concerns salt consumption and its harm to health. However, in reality, only a few dishes can actually pose a danger due to excess salt. Throughout the world, cases where a person needs to limit salt intake due to illness are rare exceptions. […]
How to avoid heatstroke and overheating?
Heatstroke occurs when the body’s heat balance is disrupted and the body loses its ability to cool itself effectively. One of the most common causes of heat stroke is high temperature combined with high humidity. This condition can be a serious health hazard that requires immediate attention. Typical signs of heat stroke include: fever, feeling […]