7 healthy habits that harm ...

British experts in the field of health and hygiene put together seven "deadly sins" of modern man, committed them in ignorance. Now, do not say you were not warned.

1.Dush every day

Regular use of hot water with soap and shower gel deprives the skin of natural oils, resulting in dryness, flaking, and even infections. Most people do not need to be washed every day, but if the prospect scares you to skip a shower, then at least use a cool water.

"Dermatologist London Cranley Clinic Nick Lowe for many years has been fighting ... Moidodyr! Dr.'m sure most of us have too much to clean. And this seems to be the correct habit of cleanliness, on the contrary, worsens the defense of our body against infections and spoils the skin. "Very hot water in combination with hard soap can strip the skin of fat, resulting in dryness, cracking and even penetration of the infection. Most of us do not necessarily thoroughly washed every day, in any case, using chemical hygiene "- a scientist told Daily Mail.»

2.Vosem hours of sleep a day

Among healthy habits often referred to restful sleep. But in fact, eight o'clock in the night of deep sleep can lead to a constant feeling of fatigue. Sleep should be no more than seven hours per day, while at night just not more than six. And the rest of the best short gather additionally sprinkling during the day.

"Professor at Loughborough University, a member of the British Center for Sleep Research Jim Horne believes that normal life is not mandatory eight-hour sleep. And, in fact, many people have daily "forcing" yourself to sleep causes a feeling of fatigue. Dr. Horn generally believed that it is necessary to sleep when you want and how you want, and not necessarily at night.

"The short - from 4 to 15 minutes - naps performance comparable to more than an hour of sleep a night," - said the scientist. Horne says that hundreds of years ago, it was common practice for the separation of daily sleep for several segments and is more physiologically to humans.

"The modern notion that wake up at night is bad, it can have a destructive effect on the quality of sleep. For example, we wake up at three in the morning and lie down, nervous, did not get to sleep. But why torture yourself? Better to just get up and take your mind something distracting, but at the same time relaxing - poreshat crossword puzzle or read a book. And there, staring, body and tell you that we are again ready for bed, "- says the researcher.»

3.Poloskanie teeth

Water immediately flushes protective layer of fluorine which was formed on the teeth after the use of toothpaste. At least for half an hour can not be taken in the mouth after brushing any liquids, unless rinse or mouthwash with an active fluoride.

And do not brush your teeth immediately after eating, wait at least half an hour!

4.Sidenie on the toilet

It turns out the same "pose Eagle", formerly practiced in the Soviet toilets, where instead of toilets were holes in the floor, which is useful for health than toilet seats. This is a more natural posture, which is particularly helpful for people experiencing problems with the intestines. Squat!

"Such a sweet heart (and not only) the habit of many people like to sit down with the magazine in the water closet, renouncing vanity, harmful. And then, scientists have knock on the door, they say, do not stay too long! Israeli doctors proktolgi published in the journal Digestive Diseases and Sciences studies on the dangers of sitting on the toilet.

"It is more natural to send natural needs squatting because in such a situation requires less voltage. So reducing the risk of hemorrhoids or diverticulosis earn "- scientists say.»

5.Domashnyaya cleaning

Scientists have identified based on a study of 100 men and women, those who took the greatest load of cleaning the house, suffering from high blood pressure. The same relationship was observed with the cooking and shopping. In addition, the use of modern household chemicals to clean the home increases the risk of asthma.

"Cleaning the house, it turns out, leads to increased pressure. And not because of the crawl space under the sofa with a vacuum cleaner and ... nerves. But the most difficult - to cope with anxiety, how to cope with all this, and why such a pig! Phew ... According to a study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, American doctors surveyed 100 male and female, came to the conclusion that those who take on the responsibility for cleaning the house, throughout the year were higher pressure than those who trusted farm spouses. »

6.Nepravilnoe breath

Ask anyone to take a deep breath, and he immediately put up his chest forward. This is wrong, because while still babies we breathed not a breast, and stomach.

Breast breath limits the flow of oxygen into the lower part of the lungs. Fortunately, through diligent training useful skill can be returned.

7.tdyh after lunch or dinner

Do not go to bed on the couch immediately after a hearty lunch. In this case, the body will not burn the calories received, and will reserve them in reserve in the form of fat.

"After a hearty lunch supposed to sleep! It turns out that it should not do. "If relaxing on the couch after a meal, more likely, they soon discovered that eaten on your waist in the form of new fat deposits" - warns nutritionist from Cambridge Clare Makevilli. He adds that the most nutritious meal should be breakfast. A lunch easier. As for dinner, it is not necessarily to force myself to not eat after six. The expert believes that even if the dinner at 8 or 9 pm, an intense 20-minute walk will eliminate the risk of gaining weight. "