Sour candy can be a helpful grounding tool for anxiety for those who have failed other options. The intense taste shifts focus away from racing thoughts, but its effectiveness depends on personal preference and specific triggers. 🍬 Note: make sure you are consuming in moderation due to added sugar Have you ever tried this? #medical #health #MentalHealth #anxietytips VC: @_legallybrunette1
How to Prevent Hemorrhoids on the Toilet: 1. Limit Time to 5–10 minutes on the toilet when you can. 2. Avoid Straining: Don’t force bowel movements. If you’re constipated, consider dietary changes or stool softeners. 3. Use Proper Posture: Keep your knees slightly elevated (e.g., using a footstool) to promote easier bowel movements. 4. Fiber and Hydration: Ensure a high-fiber diet and adequate hydration to prevent constipation and ease bowel movements. 5. Stay Active: Avoid prolonged sitting in general, as it can increase the risk of hemorrhoids. Do you scroll on your phone while on the toilet? #medical #health #healthtips
Chia seeds are a great source of fiber, omega-3s, and antioxidants—but how you eat them matters. These tiny seeds absorb up to 12 times their weight in water, so eating them dry may cause discomfort or even pose a choking risk. To stay safe, soak them for at least 10–15 minutes before eating. Do you soak your chia seeds before eating them? #health #nutrition #superfoods #chiaseeds #healthtips #medical
How would you grade his triceps reflex? Reflexes are graded on a scale of 0 to 4 0: no reflex 1: decreased 2: normal 3: increased 4: increased x 2 with clonus (rythmic oscillating reflex) There are a number of causes to decreased or increased reflexes, see your doctor to help diagnose. Hope this video didn’t get on your nerves 🤓 VC: @daveordavid3 #medical #health #healthtips
Who else loves sleep 😴? 1. Research suggests THC can reduce the amount of REM sleep a person gets. REM sleep is a stage of sleep that is important for cognitive functions, memory consolidation, and overall brain health. 2. Sleeping on your left side can help keep the junction between the stomach and esophagus, known as the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), above the level of stomach acid. This can help prevent acid from flowing back into the esophagus. 3. Sleep deprivation can impair alertness, decision-making, reaction time, and increase risk of "micro sleeping" which are all not ideal while driving. 4. Important to diagnose the underlying cause of restless leg syndrome, discuss with your Doctor. 5. There are a number of reasons eating too close to bedtime can disprupt sleep. One reason is eating stimulates hormones like ghrelin and insulin, which may interfere with melatonin production (the sleep hormone) and disrupt your circadian rhythm. 6. Dont’t sleep on me. #medical #health #healthtips #sleep #sleepfacts
Do you brush your teeth before bed? 🦷 Research suggests skipping it might do more than just risk cavities—it could affect your heart health too. Let me know if you’re keeping up with your oral hygiene! 🫡 vc: @neenziemd #hearthealth #oralhygiene #healthtips #dentalcare
Matcha is packed with antioxidants and provides a steady energy boost, but did you know its caffeine content depends on how it’s prepared? While matcha has more caffeine than regular green tea, serving size plays a big role in how much you actually get. 🍵 #matcha #health #nutrition #caffeine VC: @yumisdigitaldiary
Waking up with swollen eyelids, redness, and yellow crusting? That’s a classic sign of conjunctivitis. It’s caused by an infection of the thin membrane over the eye and eyelid, and the discharge can make it hard to open your eyes in the morning. It’s highly contagious but usually clears with antibiotic drops. Have you experienced this? VC: @eggworthjenkins #medical #health #healthtips #pinkeye #conjunctivitis
1. This is due to hyponatremia (low sodium). Even with water, moderation is key. 2. Often described as “thunderclap headache” or “worst headache of your life” this could be a symptom of a brain bleed. 3. This can cause blood to flow down your throat instead of out of your nose, irritating your stomach or entering your lungs. Instead lean forward and pinch your nose to apply pressure to help stop the bleed. 4. Throat closing is a sign of anaphylaxis or severe allergic reaction.
Period pain can debilitating; this might not help everyone but is a good low risk option to add to hopefully calm down the pain. 🫡 Have you tried pineapples for perioid cramps? 🍍 #womenspain #womenshealth #periodpain #menstrualpain
A study found babies whose mothers ate avocados had a 43.6% lower chance of developing food allergies by age 1. Researchers think nutrients like antioxidants and healthy fats may help support the baby’s immune system. Did you include avocados in your pregnancy diet? 🥑 #pregnancy #foodallergies #womenshealth #medical #health VC: @doctoramiirah
Lettuce is great, but if you're looking for more fiber, there are better options. Chia seeds, lentils, and avocados pack a serious fiber punch to keep your gut happy. 🥑✨ What’s your favorite high-fiber food? #fiber #health #nutrition #healthtips VC: @lydiatreatnutrition
Read caption ⬇️ Knowing what’s “normal” (and why) can help you spot problems early and stay on top of your health. 1. Blood Pressure: 120/80 mmHg This is considered optimal. The top number (systolic) shows pressure when your heart beats. The bottom (diastolic) is when it rests. Consistently high = risk of stroke or heart disease. Low = possible dizziness, fainting, or poor oxygen flow. 2. Resting Heart Rate: 60–100 bpm Most healthy adults range from 55–85 bpm. Trained athletes may go lower. Consistently high or low rates could signal a problem. 3. Body Temperature: Around 98.6°F (37°C) It’s not a fixed number! Your temp naturally rises in the evening and falls overnight. Oral readings are the standard, but underarm is lower and rectal is higher. A persistent low-grade fever or unexplained chills can mean your immune system is at work. 4. BMI: 18.5–24.9 It estimates body fat using height and weight. But it doesn’t account for muscle or age. A very muscular person might be labeled “overweight” even with low body fat. Better indicators: waist size, strength, and lifestyle. 5. Blood Sugar (Fasting): 70–99 mg/dL Read caption ⬇️ This reflects how well your body handles sugar. Above 100 may suggest insulin resistance or prediabetes. Below 70 can cause shakiness, confusion, or fatigue—especially if you skip meals. 6. Water: 8 cups/day A general rule, but needs vary. Body size, activity, environment, illness, and pregnancy can all increase your needs. 7. Oxygen Saturation: Above 95% This measures how much oxygen your blood is carrying. If it dips below 90%, especially with shortness of breath, it could indicate respiratory or circulatory problems. You can check it with a pulse oximeter. 8. Cholesterol: Under 200 mg/dL (Total) This includes LDL (bad), HDL (good), and triglycerides. Higher levels raise your heart disease risk. #health #medical #healthtips
Hydrogen peroxide might kill bacteria, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe for your skin. 🚫 It can slow healing, cause irritation, and even lead to chemical burns. 🩹 Have you seen someone do this before? #medical #health #healthtips #skincare VC: @bre_allycia