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The Bicep Curl Mistake Dr. Ian Smith Avoids At All Costs – Health Digest
“Tuck your elbows to your side, make your trunk (torso) nice and stationary, bend your knees, and [go] nice and easy,” says Dr. Ian Smith, author of “The Met Flex Diet: Burn Better Fuel, Burn More Fat.” Focusing on the correct posture helps you isolate the muscles you want and get the contraction you want, added […]
Avoid Eating Garlic At All Costs If You Have This Medical Condition – Health Digest
The same reason why garlic relieves a sore throat is the same reason someone with lupus should avoid eating the stuff. Allicin, ajoene, and thiosulfinates, the substances in this spice that are associated with boosting immunity (by improving your white blood cell count) and helping you fight off a cold, can work detrimentally in the system […]
Why You Should Avoid Eating Unprocessed Peanut Butter At All Costs – Health Digest
Salmonella contamination mostly occurs with chicken and eggs, but these microbes can survive in peanut butter despite its low moisture content. For the most part, peanut butter is generally safe from Salmonella after it moves through the production chain. The dry roasting process itself kills off any possible Salmonella. If any peanut butter becomes contaminated, […]
The Common Medication You Should Avoid Taking With Coffee At All Costs – Health Digest
Some cold and allergy medications, like decongestants, contain stimulants to help keep you awake. Combining them with coffee can cause restlessness and make it hard for you to sleep. For example, pseudoephedrine (brand names: Sudafed, Galpseud, Boots Decongestant, Care Decongestant) is a decongestant you might turn to in order to relieve a stuffy nose brought on […]
Avoid Taking Ibuprofen At All Costs If You’ve Experienced This Medical Event – Health Digest
A 2011 meta-analysis in BMJ says that taking ibuprofen increases your risk of heart attack by 61%. If you weren’t taking ibuprofen before your heart attack, you probably shouldn’t start, according to a 2023 article in the European Heart Journal Cardiovascular Pharmacology. The study found that those who started using NSAIDs after their heart attack […]
Why You Should Avoid TikTok’s ‘Budget Ozempic’ Hack At All Costs – Health Digest
In addition to the obvious fear that such hacks promote disordered eating habits, using laxatives for weight loss comes with both short-term and long-term risks, according to registered nutritionist Anna Mapson (via Healthline). Dehydration, stomach cramps, diarrhea, excessive gas, loss of electrolytes, and tiredness are some of the short-term effects of laxatives. Dizziness, headaches, and dry […]
Single-Food Weight Loss Diets You Should Avoid At All Costs – Health Digest
While strawberries are indeed a nutritious fruit, relying solely on them for an extended period is not a balanced approach to nutrition, which is what the strawberry diet proposes. Like most single-food diets, the strawberry diet gained attention for its promises of rapid weight loss. In fact, it claims to help people shed 4 pounds […]