Thank You for sharing with us...<smile> On 10/2/14, Dr.B.S.M.Kumar <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear All, > Posting below some health mistakes, which we should avoid to keep > ourselves fit and healthy. > > Regular Health Mistakes. > Crossing our legs > > Do you cross your legs at your knees when sitting? Although we may > believe that this is the lady-like elegant way to sit, sitting this > way cuts down circulation > to your legs. If you don’t want varicose veins to mar the beauty of > your legs and compromise your health, uncross your legs every time you > realize you > have one knee on top of the other. The best way to sit is to simply > place both legs together on the floor, balancing your weight equally. > If you feel like > changing position, instead of crossing your legs, simply move both > legs together to one side. As an alternative, you could also consider > crossing your > legs loosely at the ankles. This is a classically elegant way to sit, > and is far better for your legs and your health than sitting with your > legs crossed > at your knees. > > Not changing our toothbrush > > How often do you change your toothbrush? Most of us wait until most of > the bristles have either fallen off, or are in such bad shape that > we’d be embarrassed > to pull out our brush in public. However, since not many of us need to > pull out our brush in public, we carry on with our frayed one until we > lose it. > Replace your toothbrush often. Damaged bristles can harm the enamel, > and don’t massage your gums well. If you find brushing your teeth a > pain like I do, > but know you must do it, you might as well be doing it right. Imagine > going through the annoyance of brushing your teeth twice a day only to > find out that > you’re damaging your enamel every time you clean your teeth. Also, use > a brush with soft bristles unless your dentist has advised otherwise. > > Eating out often > > There are oils that are high in cholesterol, and oils that cause > little harm and are better for your heart. However, no matter how > light the oil is, it > is never a good idea to eat too much of it. Avoid fried foods. > Remember that in all probability your favorite Indian food restaurant > throws a huge, HUGE > chunk of butter in a tiny bowl of dal. Rita, who worked in the kitchen > of a 5 star hotel, was shocked when she saw the cook chop a 500gm > butter slab in > half, and throw half into a Paneer Makhani dish. No wonder the > customers left licking their fingers. And no wonder they felt so > stuffed and heavy afterwards. > Limit outdoor eating unless you know that you"re getting served light > and healthy food. > > > > Skipping breakfast > > Never, ever skip breakfast. Remember, when you wake up in the morning > it’s been around 10-12 hours since your last meal. Your body needs > food now, more > than at any other time. Eat a heavy breakfast. You will then be busy > through the day, and the calories will get expended quickly. If you > are trying to > diet, eat a light dinner. Here are some more common health mistakes we > make. Being informed and making a few changes can help make us feel a > whole lot > better. > > High heels > > High heels sure look great, but they're murder for your back. This > however doesn't mean you should steer clear of stilettos. Wear them, > but not when you > know you will be walking around a lot. Wear them when going out for > lunch or dinner - when the only walking you will be doing is to your > car, to the table, > and back. Avoid high heels when you are going somewhere on foot. If > you are constantly tempted to wear your heels, take a good look at > your flats. Is there > something about them you dislike? Invest in a new pair of beautiful > flats or shoes with a low heel. Buy something you love, that you will > enjoy wearing. > If possible, get a matching bag. You will then enjoy your flats as > much as you do your heels. > > Sleeping on a soft bed > > You don't have to sleep on the floor be kind to your back, but do make > sure you have a firm mattress. Although a mattress on springs is soft > and lovely > to sink into, it's bad for your back. If you already have an old bed > with springs, you don't need to invest in a new one - simply get a > thick wooden plank > put over the springs, and place the mattress on the plank. Similarly, > if your mattress is old and lumpy, throw it out and get a new one. > Your neck and > your back will thank you. The same rule applies to sofas. If you will > be spending hours on a sofa, get a firm yet comfortable one. Sofas you > completely > sink into are not the best idea. > > Pillows > > No matter how comfortable sleeping with ten cushions is, have pity on > your neck and resist. Sleep with one pillow, and make sure it is not > too thick. If > your pillow gets lumpy, discard it and go for a new one. Get a thin > pillow if you sleep on your stomach, and something a little thicker if > you sleep on > your back, to give your neck adequate support > > Not exercising > > So all of us know we should exercise more, but many of us don't. This > is a health mistake we consciously make! And why is that? Simply > because we refuse > to admit the damage we are causing to our bodies by not working out. A > number of people only start working out once they've experienced a > warning signal. > Don't wait for a heart attack to strike before you decide to opt for a > lifestyle change. Make the change now. You don't need to train for the > marathon > to be in top shape. Half an hour of brisk walking three to four times > a week will make a world of difference to your health. You could then > increase this > to forty minutes, four times a week - and you're all set. If you > haven't exercised for a week, you're making a mistake. > > Regards, > > -- > *Dr.B.S.M.Kumar* > *Prof.[Former] Dept of Chemical Engineering* > *SRM UNIV * > *Hand set +91 9840139849* > ** > > > > Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of > mobile phones / Tabs on: > http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to > [email protected] > with the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > Disclaimer: > 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the > person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; > > 2. 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