Things We Unknowingly Do To Our Bodies That Are Actually Harmful

Our bodies are the vehicles through which we live. There are several ways we take care of it. However, there are certain things we do to our bodies that unknowingly harm it.

Harmless Things That Actually Harm Our Bodies

Squeezing Pimples

Squeezing your pimples might seem normal. However, it can actually cause you your life. There is a region on your face known as the “Nosalabial Triangle”.  Any pimple you burst around this area may affect you. This is because the veins around this area are connected directly to your brain vessels. Therefore, so squeezing them can get your blood infected with pus which can lead to health complications. The best thing to do when you have pimples is to talk to a dermatologist. Also, stop using any pomade, lotion, make-up or cream on your face for a while and always clean your face with an antiseptic.

Cleaning Your Ears With Cotton Buds.

This is my favourite thing to do. However, we are putting our ears at risk of infection. Removing wax from your ears with a cotton bud does not really get rid of it. Rather, it rather pushes it further deeper into your ears to places it is not supposed to be. This can damage the eardrum and can affect your hearing. The fact is the ear wax you always want to get rid off are actually there to protect you. The wax after collecting dust and foreign materials in your ears will fall off on its own while more is produced to protect your ears.

More Dangerous Practices

Sitting For Long Hours.

Due to the nature of jobs, people are sitting often. But, that’s something that’s definitely not good for our health. When you sit down, the muscles in your leg go off, the expenditure of energy within your body sharply reduces and after several hours, the blood in your veins stagnate, your metabolism slows down, your neck and back begin to ache and after about 2-3 months. After, you will experience muscle atrophy and this brings about weight problems, varicose veins, heart and digestive problems.

Drugs

Drug abuse is one of the things that kills us a lot. These drugs aren’t just limited to cocaine or heroine. The drugs are ones people self-medicate with. Self-medication is dangerous as we might not be aware of the effects of certain drugs on our bodies. We need to see a doctor before we take any drugs.

Alcohol

We all enjoy an occasional drink. However, generally, excessive alcohol is dangerous to your body. It has devastating effects on the body. It is not wrong to drink alcohol, but you need to do it in moderation. Drinking excessively can cause problems to your internal organs. It can even lead to alcohol poisoning.