Steemians Are Making These 2 Health Mistakes. Are You? So Easy to Correct. No Cost Either!
I'm on plenty of health mailing lists. Through one of them today, I landed on a fascinating article. You're busy so let me summarize.
And it sure applies to a lot of us.
Why does it affect so many of us Steemians?
Because we spend a lot of time sitting at computers which means we're indoors. Which means we're not out in the sun + we're probably not getting much fresh air.
Fresh air
The good doctor who wrote the article reminded us of Florence Nightingale, the nurse who threw the hospital windows open to let air and sunlight in — and as a result, more patients got better. He cites the dates, locations, and numbers.
He cites a report in New Scientist that showed that when you expose E. coli bacteria to fresh air, it dies within 2 hours.
As far as fresh air goes, it's obvious that the air conditioning equipment is recirculating the same air. And it's not fresh air. He cites 2 examples (US soldiers in the Gulf War + Chinese students). Both showed that fresh air was healthier... fewer sick people.
Sunlight
As far as sunlight goes, he reminds us that "UV light is antiseptic." But what about the dangers of skin cancer? There's a lamp that delivers UV rays at "the most useful wavelength" of 207 nm.
But sunlight is free and effective. According to an article in VitaminD.news, "Experts say that most people will find it sufficient to expose around 10 percent of their body to the sun a few times a week."
If you just can't get out in the sun for any reason, that article gives a short list of vitamin D-rich foods.
So there you have it. TWO easy free moves to boost your health so you can better enjoy your Steemit rewards.
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Grounding would fit nicely with these two valuable tips Gary, thanks man :o)
Michael, great reminder. As a result of your comment here, I'm going to write about grounding today. Thank you for putting it on my radar today.
I upvoted you, of course!
Gary
Michael, greetings again. I said I'd write about GROUNDING and here it is, with a hat tip to your good self.
Grounding. Woo woo? or Yeah yeah?
Gary
Saw your Grounding post before this one and resteemed, Gary. Great tip from @michael-kahunka. Thanks for writing it up so quickly.
Well, we all want good health. Thanks for reminding us that fresh air and sunlight are a huge help. And get rid of the air conditioning and all that recycled air. Thanks and cheers - I'm going outside for a walk!
Great idea.
Unless you make the same mistake I just did. Watering the garden at sundown... when the mosquitoes are active and hungry.
Thanks for commenting, Kate.
Gary
Gary, sunlight is one of the things that is supposed to be good to repair the thyroid so I've been trying to get outside at least a little each day to absorb those rays. I think fresh air is wonderful! Nothing better than opening the windows especially after a long winter to let in fresh, clean air.