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How Bad Habits Can Affect Your Health

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by Maggie Hammond
Different people develop different habits. Habits are not easy to do away with, but if you can accept you have a problem, and have the right support, you can always live without them. Here are some of the bad habits that can cause harm to your body and should be avoided as much as possible.
Eating Junk Food 
Processed and fast food may be yummy and appealing but they are harmful to your body. Taking too much of junk food may cause obesity to young people, diabetes as well as other chronicle illnesses. Junk food mostly contain carbohydrates and can therefore lead to weight gain which causes heart problems as well.
Nail Biting
This habit will not only expose you to bacterial infection through eating of the germs on your hands, but it can also damage your front teeth. Many people eat their nail out of stress or idleness and you can avoid it by keeping yourself busy, doing an exercises to avoid stress and also keeping your nails trimmed and neat.
Not Having Enough Sleep
The experts recommend you sleep for 8 hours in a day. Otherwise you’ll find yourself being stressed, not concentrating well and having a poor memory among other things. Create a good routine before you go to bed or even listen to soothing music in order to have a good night sleep.
Skip Flossing
You may think since you brushed your teeth well, you can skip flossing for some reason. Flossing is as important as brushing your teeth. Skipping flossing can cause you oral problems such as gum disease. Gum disease can also cause crooked teeth or even tooth decay. In case you suffer from crooked teeth, you can use power chain braces to straighten your teeth.
Not Drinking Enough water
You can survive without food but you can’t survive without water! You should ensure you take 8 glasses of water in a day. Here are some of the benefits of water in your body:
  • It aids in food digestion
  • Clears all the toxins from your body
  • Helps with bowl movements
  • Make your skin flawless
  • Prevents you from having dry mouth
  • If you don’t take as much water as required, your health will be affected negatively
Sleeping With Your Make Up On
When you sleep without removing your makeup, you can suffer from eye diseases as well as skin disease such as acne. For your skin to be flawless, one thing you should ensure is, never to sleep with your make up on.
Smoking
Smoking as well is very harmful to your health. It can cause lung diseases as well as cancer. Smoking will also affect your oral health badly. Quit smoking for a better healthier body.
You should always strive to avoid the above habits if you practice any of them for your own good. If you find it difficult to leave some of your bad habits, you can talk to a specialist. Letting the people who are close to you know about it, they’ll support you and you’ll definitely make it.

Know the Difference Between Regular Back Pain & Thecal Sac Effacement

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Most of us these days are taking a desk job which requires them to sit for as long as 10-12 hours and as less as 9 hours. This puts the posture and back of the person in a constant pain 5 days a week in huge pain. If the pain gets chronic, it can also lead to many other problems. Back pain is connected with neck pain as well and can cause serious neurological issues later on. Once your vertebrae has had enough, it will start damaging the membrane and spinal cord. Thecal sac impingement is the protective membrane which surrounds the spinal cord and the sensitive neurological structures.
If the thecal sac effacement of your spinal cord is damaged it will eventually lead to truly painful conditions. This is mostly a symptom for another condition. The thecal sac has a fluid in it and is a protective membrane which is covering the spinal cord and neurological structures within the body. It is basically the insulation for your nerve tissues and holds the spinal fluid as well. The fluid is there to transport important nutrients within the body. If your thecal sac effacement has been damaged by the exertion of your routine, you will feel symptoms like weakness, headache, tinnitus, blurring of your vision, and pain when you sit or stand for a very long time. This disorder in the thecal sac can be shown in a scan through MRI. If you think you might be facing a similar issue, you can visit Echiro Practor to read all the details about the disorder and precautions that you can take to avoid the pain.
The Causes 
Sometimes the thecal sac becomes compressed because of herniated discs, tumors, spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis, synovial cysts, spinal canal stenosis, and many other conditions. It can also be affected by chronic adhesive arachnoiditis and the symptoms include muscle weakness, low back pain, and other clinical signs. There are not very noticeable symptoms to arise from the thecal sac indentation. However, if there are deep impingement it can goes down to the spinal cord and can cause severe damage.
The Symptoms
There are some symptoms which can tell if you are facing the issue with your thecal sac effacement or not. It includes a bulging disc, osteophytes, osteoarthritis or something else which keeps pressing the structure. In some cases it has no effect, while in others, it can severely damage the spinal cord and can lead to lumber spine and severe central canal stenosis. Some patients have issues with the lower lumbar spine which leads to compression of the cauda equine nerve root. The MRI reports can give scans which can be used to diagnose a thecal sac impingement.
In nearly every case, the thecal sac impingement is not an issue until it crosses the limits and becomes a serious issue. It doesn’t show any symptoms or cause pain which can show how far the neurological effects have gone. In extreme cases, the patients tend to genetically narrow spinal canals. This results into further herniation in the spinal cord and make the condition worse. The best practice in this case would be to get an MRI scan as soon as possible and take necessary precautions to avoid further damage as well.

Simple Snacks to Eat When You Work a High Demand Job

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Pickled Tomatoes and Cucumbers (With Onion Added)
Pickled Tomatoes and Cucumbers (With Onion Added)
Eating three or more small, healthy meals per day helps people in keeping their metabolism up and their blood glucose levels within a good range. EMTs, surgical technicians, respiratory therapists, and even house painters don’t always have a sufficient amount of time to prepare a lunch to take with them to work. Moreover, you need time to heat up a packed meal, as well as eat it at a leisurely pace. At bestsurgicaltechschools.com, interested individuals may find great programs to study to become a surgical tech, but there’s nothing like working a busy shift. Read below to get healthy meal ideas for snacks and small bites that can be taken to any busy job site.
Simple Sandwich Wraps
The great thing about this recipe is that you can put anything in a sandwich wrap. Have some leftover meatloaf that you don’t know what to do with? Crumble it put, lightly glaze with barbeque sauce, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top and then wrap it up in a warm flour tortilla. Use lunchmeat and your favorite condiment to have a low carb version of a standard sandwich. Make some chipotle mayo, pico de gallo, and grilled fish to make a variation of a fish taco. You’ll look forward to lunch on the go when you can grab a simple sandwich wrap and eat it without any utensils.
Pickled Tomatoes and Cucumbers
One cucumber, a firm tomato, and a small amount of apple cider vinegar are all you need to make pickled tomatoes and cucumbers. Peel the cucumber, then slice lengthwise. You can either slice or dice the tomato, but the skin should stay on. Pour approximately three tablespoons over the mixed vegetables, sprinkle with a bit of coarse salt, then refrigerate until chilled. When you only have five minutes to find something to eat and scarf it down, this meal is light, convenient, healthy and filling.
Make-Your-Own Trail Mix
This recipe is super simple, inexpensive to execute, and the finished product is easy to take with you literally anywhere. Start off by getting some seeds and nuts. Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, cashews, almonds, and peanuts go really well in a homemade trail mix. Next, you need some dried fruit, which can include dried apples, raisins, and banana chips, or you can get some tropical fruit like mangoes, papaya, and pineapple. Add the ingredients together in equal parts and place in a resealable plastic bag. Give it a good shake and you’re ready to snack while working as a surgical tech, a construction worker, or in an office.
When you are at work and hunger strikes, you either need to eat what you have brought along with you or go to a fast food establishment. There are not many choices at fast food restaurants for people who want to eat healthily, so even when you don’t have a lot of time you can whip something satisfying and good for you. Try one of these recipes and see if your co-workers don’t ask for a taste.

Top 12 Cancer Fighting Foods (Infographic)

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So much time is spent talking about healthy foods…. super foods, even… that I’m afraid a lot of people are beginning to grow immune to the information. They see an article touting the benefits of spinach, blueberries, or walnuts and move along to the next article thinking, “I already know what foods are good for me and what foods aren’t!”

The problem is, most of us don’t know even 1/4th of what we think we know! In fact, each year NEW information comes out about the foods we “think” we know everything about. Oftentimes, this information is different from what we’ve read in the past. One food may be EVEN better for us than previously believed while another may not be quite as healthy as the reputation it once had.

Another reason to keep up to date on foods, vitamins, and minerals is this: if you have a particular disease and/or are on a particular medicine, new research may alert you to food(s) you need to avoid or food(s) you need to learn to love!

What I love most about healthy foods is the fact that they can actually help us keep from getting sick in the first place. Research shows the following foods can help prevent cancer, and while a few may be expected, a few others may surprise you. Enjoy the infographic and be sure to work as many of these delicious foods and drinks into your life as possible!

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Infographic: 5 Reasons to Drink Coffee!

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Kaldi's Coffee: Ethiopia Buufata Konga
One of my Favorites from Kaldi’s Coffee

I’m sure (even at the cusp of certain) that I cold live without coffee. I don’t plan to find out, mind you, but I’m sure I could find a way to muddle through mornings and afternoons without my caffeinated fuel and I suppose I could find a way to survive evenings without my favorite cup of decaf warmth and comfort. I could always drink tea and pretend, right?

Wrong. I’d never make it so I’ll just stop pretending.

Coffee is as much a part of my life as something without skin or fur could be. I began drinking coffee when I was around the age of 6. I wasn’t overtly mature for my age… far from it. Heck, I’m still not mature for my age or anyone else’s age, but we won’t get into that…. because I said so, that’s why!

My mom began giving me coffee at such a young age on the advice of my pediatrician who proved to be a genius. I have had asthma since birth and my attacks used to get really scary. When I was/am given warm coffee, it opens my air passages beautifully – faster than any medication I’ve ever had. Ironically, I had to have a cup last night because of wheezing left behind from bronchitis. Granted, most of my cups of coffee today don’t include the amount of cream and milk they did when I was a little coffeeholic…  I’m not saying all of them, mind you… just most.

The infographic below details how coffee isn’t just excellent for those of us with asthma. It has more going on for it than you’d ever have suspected.

Enjoy the infographic while I make myself a nice warm cup of happiness! ~ Joi (“Joy”)

Drinking Coffee Benefits Infographic

If you’re not a coffee lover, now is the perfect time to become one! Recent studies have shown that drinking coffee regularly provides numerous health benefits. Take a look at this infographic and discover the benefits of drinking coffee.