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The Don’ts of Taking Apple Cider Vinegar

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You’ve probably heard about the many benefits of apple cider vinegar (ACV), such as how it aids weight loss and helps improve your complexion. With almost every article saying all of the amazing things about ACV, it almost sounds too good to be true. To kill all your doubts and ensure you get the most benefits from your ACV concoction, knowing the don’ts of taking it are just as worth knowing as its dos.

1. Drinking it straight
On one hand, it can do wonders for your health—from improving your heart health to losing weight. On the other, it smells and tastes awful. That is why many would prefer to take it in one, quick, undiluted shot, and then eat something else immediately to mask its awful taste. If this is how you prefer to take your ACV, it may do more harm than good to you due to its high acidity content. Do yourself a little favor and dilute your ACV with water. Not only will it be a lot gentler for your throat, it’ll make it more palatable, too.

2. Sipping directly from the glass
Even if it’s diluted, ACV is still extremely acidic. Because of its very high acidity level, it can damage your teeth. To keep ACV from thinning your tooth enamel, do not sip it directly from the glass. Drink it through a straw to minimize contact with your choppers.

3. Starting out strong
If ACV is miraculously good, the more you consume the better, right? Well, think again. Too much of good stuff is bad stuff—and ACV is no exception to that. Especially if you’ve just started ACV, make sure you’re not drinking too much of it. Ease into it. This helps you gauge how your body will react to it. The safest, don’t go more than two tablespoons at a time.

4. Drinking it right before bed
While drinking ACV before a meal is a good idea, drinking it just before hitting the sack is not. Taking it before going to bed is not advisable because it can creep back up your esophagus, even if it is diluted in water. Regardless what time of the day, remain upright at least for half an hour after drinking your ACV concoction.

5. Applying it directly on the skin
Drinking ACV isn’t the only way to enjoy its benefits: you can also banish acne and get clearer skin by applying it on to your face. But just like drinking it, there is a right and wrong way to do it. Stick to one part ACV to eight parts water for gentle cleansing with apple cider vinegar.

Apple cider vinegar could be the answer to your health needs, but only if you use it correctly. So, heed these advices to guarantee the most benefits from this miracle ingredient.

5 Hygiene Habits That Are Actually Bad For You

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You probably think you’re doing the right things to improve your health and your appearance, like taking a bath everyday, using a hand sanitizer and brushing your teeth after every meal. As harmless as they may seem, some of these habits can either have short or long-term effects on your health. Be the judge of your own habits and find out if you really need to do such stuff or you can go moderate with it to minimize its negative effects to your overall health.

1. Brushing your teeth after a meal
Those who are extremely conscious of their oral hygiene often goes brushing their teeth right after every meal, but it isn’t healthy for your choppers. That is because some foods, especially those that has citric acid in it, can weaken your tooth enamel, and brushing your teeth right after eating can damage the enamel in it already weakened enable. Dentists suggests waiting for at least half an hour, so the saliva can neutralize the acidity level of your mouth before brushing.

2. Washing your hair every single day
Although many of us have been trained to wash our hair every day, your locks could be paying the toll. Shampooing your hair every day strips away your strands natural oil, leading to dry and brittle locks. Instead, wash your hair every other day to allow your scalp to produce oil and naturally condition your hair with it.

3. Taking bubble baths
Soaking yourself in scented suds in the tub could be a relaxing way to unwind after a busy day, but doing so regularly can leave you with irritated skin and even yeast infection. The harsh detergent and artificial fragrances in your favorite bath bombs can strip your skin of its natural oil and can mess with the pH level of your private parts. It’s okay to reward yourself with relaxing bath, but only do so occasionally.

4. Covering your sneeze with your hands
Covering a sneeze with your hands is better than sneezing in the open, isn’t it? Nope. Sneezing into your hands and then touching other things later on is a recipe for contamination. Know that the most serious respiratory diseases are spread through objects touched by contaminated hands. For the sake of the people around you, sneeze into your elbow.

5. Moisturizing too much
If your skin feels itchy and dry, it seems a natural reaction to slather some lotion. However, it may not be the best solution. According to dermatologists, excessive moisturizing can create tolerance, which trains your skin to produce less natural oil and making it drier in eventually. To avoid this problem, apply a single thin coat of lotion or try using an oil-free moisturizer instead.

There is nothing wrong with wanting to keep your hygiene in check, but make sure you’re doing it correctly. Too much of everything isn’t good, so keep everything in moderation for a balanced health and well-being.