Companies often use specific influencing methods to get us to buy things we don’t need. However, some of them can be not only unnecessary but also very dangerous to our health.
We made a list of the things most of us have at home. We rarely think about their quality, but the harm they cause has been proved by different researchers. Should we keep using them?
How Your Bad Habits Affect Your Health
6. Plastic Food Containers
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It is not the plastic itself that harms us, but the chemical components that manufacturers use to solidify the containers. Washing, heating, and contact with food components often make the situation worse.
Plastic becomes very toxic and dangerous. Do not use plastic food containers for more than 5 months and avoid using them in the microwave.
5. Crocs
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Millions of people love to wear this simple pair of shoes every day, but Crocs do not provide the necessary heel stability.
A loose heel can cause many different problems, such as toe deformities, calluses, and foot pain.
Another reason to wear something more comfortable is the fact that the toe (the part of the shoe that holds between the toes and the heel) is very soft after prolonged use.
It is essential that any shoe has a very solid upper so that you do not experience any discomfort when walking.
4. Mascara
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Pay close attention to the ingredients of the mascara when buying a new one. Some of the components, such as parabens, aluminum powder, and propylene glycol, can be very dangerous to eye health.
Avoid using your friend’s mascara as it can lead to the growth of bacteria and fungi and lead to the growth of infection.
3. Nonstick Cookware
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The perfluorinated chemicals that are used to create the nonstick cover on your frying pan are not so dangerous by themselves.
However, when the temperature exceeds 230 ° C, the frying surface extracts a certain amount of volatile substances.
Danish researchers have discovered that the presence of these poisonous chemicals in human blood can lead to the formation of cancer cells.
2. Antibacterial Soap
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The law regulated the amount of triclosan, the antiseptic used in antibacterial soaps, at 0.1-0.3%. However, the damage is much greater: the triclosan weakens the immune system and makes our body resist the absorption of antibiotics.
It can also cause hormonal imbalance and muscular dystrophy. In fact, antibacterial soap is nothing more than a marketing gimmick.
Research shows that any bacteria can be removed from your hands with simple soap.
1. Using The Toilet
Progress has brought us many unhealthy habits, including improperly sitting in the bathroom. With a 90 degree angle at your hips, the natural passage of the intestines is interrupted and practically closed.
At worst, it can cause irritable bowel, constipation, hemorrhoids, and even colon cancer. The natural position of a 45-degree angle at the hips is the best for your health. Watch this video to learn more about this topic.
