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Six seemingly healthy daily rituals that you
need to change
The commercials sold you to the hand sanitiser
and the bottled water. But are they really good
for you? Experts argue not. Turns out several of
the habits we have cultivated over the years,
from being wary of germs to brushing teeth after
every meal are not only unnecessary but could
actually rob us of good health in the long term.
Read on to find out how.
Brushing after meals
Obsessed with your pearly whites, you have
taken to brushing your teeth after every meal. But your mommy told
you only to brush your teeth twice a day before breakfast and before
bedtime. Turns out she was right.
Dental experts say that rushing to the bathroom immediately after a
meal is not good for your teeth. The breakdown of food in the mouth
leaves an acidic residue which weakens the enamel the protective layer
on the teeth. Brushing the teeth when the enamel is weak, can strip the
enamel permanently, causing tooth sensitivity.
Instead: It's a good idea to wait for at least an hour after the meal
before reaching out for the toothbrush. If you must dislodge food
particles that remain after eating, rinse your mouth with water.
Using the hand sanitiser
Do you have a habit of reaching out for the hand sanitiser each time
you touch the handle on the train, especially after the last person to
hold it was a noticeably sweaty commuter? You might be doing
yourself more harm than good.
While hand sanitisers are a convenient method of cleaning hands and
getting rid of germs, it's important to use them properly. According to a
research conducted by University of California Davis, US, most hand
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sanitisers contain a chemical called triclosan which gets absorbed easily
by the skin. As it enters the blood stream, it disrupts cell
communication necessary for muscle coordination. Long term use can
leave the skin dry and cause problems such as infertility, early puberty
and poor heart function.
Instead: When possible, use the time-tested method of washing your hands with soap and water.
Ditching weights for cardio
Nothing is as good as a run or swim in the morning. Especially if compared to lifting weights at
the gym. While this could work if your aim is just to stay fit, if you plan on losing weight, you
need to stop being exclusive with the cardio.
The body gets accustomed to the same type of exercise and stops burning calories. Celebrity
trainer Satyajit Chaurasia says including some weight training along with cardio is the fastest
way to lose weight and gain muscle mass alongside. "Alternating between cardio and strength
training keeps the heart rate up while also giving the whole body a workout. It keeps the body in
shock and doesn't let it get used to a particular type of routine, where burning calories becomes
stagnant."
Instead: If you are an outdoors person and don't like to join a gym, Chaurasia suggest that you
find a bench and a pair of dumbbells. "For beginners, these will be enough to work your upper
body," he says.
Changing your cosmetics
The luxe cosmetic brand just announced a new product and you have already bought the new
bottle of cream, ditching it for the tube you just bought last month. While pumping money into a
new skin-care product is bad for your wallet, it also does great harm to your skin.
Dermatologist Dr Manohar Sobhani says, "The human skin has a pH (potential Hydrogen) level
of 5.5. Cosmetic makers differ from each other on the pH value of their products. When people,
who have sensitive skin, experiment with products of varied pH values, it may result in red,
patchy or inflamed skin. For instance, most soaps have a pH value higher than 5.5 and are
alkaline (harsh for the skin)."
Changing cosmetics once every few weeks can damage your skin leaving it ridden with rash,
pimples or acne. And no, reaching for another product won't help.
Instead: Sobhani recommends going only for trusted brands, and always reading the pH value
mentioned at the back of the product.
Wearing flip flops
You are afraid that heels will kill your knees and ankles, and think flats are the way to go,
especially in Mumbai where the weather permits it. Right? You couldn't be more wrong.
Podiatrist and mobility consultant Chaitanya Shah says flip flops are not good as they do not
provide any arch or structural support to the feet. "While walking, the toes have to constantly grip
the slippers to control and balance them from slipping out. This alters the natural foot lift-off and
landing and could lead to problems such as plantar fasciitis inflammation of the thick tissue on
the bottom of the foot," he says.
Instead: It is a good idea to wear flip flops at home, but ditch them when stepping out.
Drinking only bottled water
Bottled water is processed water and has been stripped off minerals. In tropical climates such as
Mumbai, it serves the purpose of hydration. But in the long run, it can leave your body lacking in
essential minerals such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, silica and sulphate. These minerals
perform various functions in the body such as energy production and cell and muscle repair.
Instead: Fill your glass with water purified by a filtration system or carry a bottle from home.
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So, mineral water has been stripped off of all the minerals! How ironic! :)
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please publish these sort of articles in fuiture
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New ideas of health appear daily. Brush your teeth an hour after food is also
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Real excellent article that remove myth(s) about what we consider as good
habbits. Useful for day to day life. Believe and change your bad habbits. Dr
akpoor choudhary
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excellent artical on health care that removes myth(s) about what we consider
as good habbits . Really useful in our day to day life . believe this and change
our bad habbits. Dr kapoor choudhary
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i am sure that if we change the habits, it would immensely benefit us through
out our life. Senitizing materials must not be used in excess over time..
Brushing the teeth after every meal is not a good idea. Wash and rinse your
mouth after eating food, but brush only twice a day mornning and evening.
Also brush the teeth after one hour of eating. Light exercise is good , to keep
oneself fit , but add light weight liftimg also. Do not just drink bottled or so
called spring water only, The water keeps the skin hydrated but they lack
essential minerals contained in the simple water. We must not depend on
bottled or processed water . Drink regular water too to keep the PH value and
minerals intake. Wear heeled shoes outside of the house and flat chappals
and slippers inside the house. They flattens the feet thick skin underneath.
They do not provide the arch to the feet. We should change the habits
immeiately and incorporate the changes desired for good health.. Javaid
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As per scientific guidelines, minerals for body should come from food not
water. Anything in water is contamination, because it has been got dissolved
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We are obsessed by these routines that we waiste good part of the day on
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