Author: Sofia Caizetti

Massage guns have become popular for good reason: they can aid in better recovery and soothe fatigued muscles. But did you know that there are times when you shouldn’t be using a massage gun? The best massage guns use a fast, motorized percussion motion to relieve tension, increase blood flow, and lengthen muscle tissue. Using it in your workout routine, whether as a warm-up or post-workout, could make the difference between waking up stiff and sore (or worse, injured) and waking up ready to take on the day. However, massage guns are not appropriate for every body or situation. Broken…

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Some people claim that drinking coffee on an empty stomach can disrupt hormones, leading to period pain, acne, bloating, and other unwanted side effects. There are several videos on TikTok that warn of this fasting drink, but is it true? Studies to date suggest that caffeine may be absorbed more quickly if consumed on an empty stomach, but it will not lead to hormonal imbalance for most people. There is no evidence to show that drinking coffee on an empty stomach affects cortisol levels. The body naturally produces cortisol in the morning, which is not related to coffee intake. Most…

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Experts have long warned that viruses could be spread by flushing without lowering the toilet seat. That is, fecal matter that contains germs could float up from the bowl as it is flushed. Disgusting, isn’t it? You may not know it, but not all the water in the toilet bowl goes down the pipe when you flush. Microscopic droplets are also sprayed into the air, many of which contain bacteria from fecal matter. Experts call these infectious viral droplets. The amount of toilet aerosols that end up in the air, and the distance they travel, depends on all sorts of…

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Eating onions is one thing. But can onion-infused drinking water offer the same benefits as including them in your diet? Adding onions to water, like the new TikTok fad, won’t release much of the quercetin into the water. But it can be healthy. Along with the classic advice to get plenty of vitamin C and wash your hands often, there’s a new tip that’s all the rage on TikTok: onion water. By not eating the fiber in the onion, you are missing out on the prebiotic fiber that is naturally found in a whole onion. These prebiotic fibers help maintain…

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Taking melatonin can help overcome a brief period of poor sleep or rest better when jet lag. But is it a problem if the supplement has become part of the nightly routine? Melatonin is generally safe for short-term use, although for some people it may cause mild side effects. However, it is not recommended to control chronic or long-term insomnia. There is a lack of evidence on effectiveness and its safety, and it has shown mixed efficacy in trials. Experts recommend taking melatonin for short periods when you have trouble sleeping. It appears to be safe to take melatonin for…

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Today, foam rollers are a ubiquitous part of almost every gym and post-workout cool-down recommendations. And you can find them in any and all sizes and materials, including foam, plastic, and PVC. While foam rollers are easy to find (or buy online), they’re also easy to ignore. Just like we can quickly get through a warm-up or cool-down routine, having an extra 15 minutes of foam rolling each day can seem like a chore. Also, if we have a little soreness, it can even be painful. If you don’t like the foam roller, you’ll be relieved to know that it’s…

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You may have heard at some point that we should avoid consuming dairy products when we have colds because milk produces mucus. Although this may sound like a Chinese legend, there may be some truth to it. However, studies in this regard are still inconclusive. For people with a milk allergy, congestion and increased mucus production is a common reaction. However, for most people, drinking milk with a cold can only make the phlegm feel worse because the milk coats the mucus, making it feel thicker. Colds, the flu, and other upper respiratory infections cause a runny nose, congestion, cough,…

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There is no scientific proof that putting Vicks VapoRub on your feet at night helps relieve coughing. However, some people use this product to treat foot fungus, relieve pain, or soften cracked heels. Beyond relieving chest congestion, there are other great uses for Vicks VapoRub. Vicks VapoRub also has other popular off-label uses, and these have more support than using the product on the chest to improve coughs. Vicks is sometimes used on the feet to relieve pain from neuropathy, treat toenail fungus, and soften calluses. topical pain relief Some people apply Vicks VapoRub to sore muscles and joints. Camphor…

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Many people have assimilated the use of slippers to be at home. However, there are those who continue with the street shoes for several hours. If you’re a fan of wearing shoes, you might think that giving up shoes indoors is uncomfortable or even inconvenient. But we’ll most likely change our minds when we find out what’s really being tracked on the ground. Even if we don’t step on dirt (or worse, dog poop), shoes accumulate a lot of dirt when we walk outside. Several studies have suggested that shoes are sources of infectious diseases. That is, they are germ…

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Your baby’s eyes are still developing and are more sensitive to UV damage than adult eyes. Under this premise, many parents decide to put sunglasses on their children. Also, your eyelids are still sensitive and vulnerable to painful sunburn. Babies should start wearing sunglasses at 6 months. Before that, babies should be kept out of the sun as much as possible. During these crucial months, every time you take your baby outside, protect them from the sun with hats and don’t forget a cover for your stroller. Once your baby is 6 months old, they can begin to enjoy direct…

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