Healthy Inspirations
Can drinking Ice cause Obesity?
Mon, 20 Mar 2023Many people think that drinking ice water can cause obesity. Is it true? Or is it only a myth? Water has no calorie aka zero calories, doesn’t matter whether it us cold, normal or hot. So, drinking ice water will not make you fat, unless you put some sugar, syrup or something high calories within
Read MoreCan Eat Garlic Help To Repel Mosquitoes?
Mon, 6 Mar 2023Garlic, perhaps because of its strong odor, has long been said to be the magic food. But studies so far have found that claim is not true. Eating it may keep other humans away , but not mosquitoes. One study illustrating this was published in 2005 by a group of researchers at the University of Connecticut Health Center. The scientists asked groups of subjects to consume large amounts of garlic on some days and a placebo on others and exposed them to mosquitoes on each day. The number of mosqu...
Read MoreDoes Chocolate Really Cause Acne?
Mon, 20 Feb 2023Acne is commonly considered as the "enemy" of many people. "It's not an aesthetic," said people these days. As a result, many foods that are thought to cause acne, including chocolate are avoided, especially by many teenagers. Is it true that you will get acne when you eat chocolate? There is currently no scientific evidence that chocolate causes acne. Instead, #sahabatpramita, did you know that cocoa powder contains a lot of antioxidants and flavanols? Furthermore, cocoa powder contain...
Read MoreIce is Good to Treat Burns, Is It True?
Mon, 6 Feb 2023A splash of boiling water, Ouch! When you experience this, your first intuition is speeding to the fridge for an ice cube. But is ice actually good to treat a skin burn? The answer is, big no. In fact, it could harm your skin. Treating a burn with ice or very cold water decreases blood flow to the burnt area. This can damage your already-damaged skin tissue further, as the decreased blood flow can lead to permanent blood flow problems. So what should you do to treat a burn at home? Here ar...
Read MoreMyth/Fact: Salt Water Can Relieve Toothache
Tue, 27 Dec 2022The answer is FACT, you know #sahabatpramita, why can salt water make toothache disappear? Because salt water is a natural anti-bacterial that can neutralize the state of the mouth, you know. This is because the salt water solution works by changing the environment or the condition of the mouth to become drier, so that it becomes not conducive for living and for the growth of bacteria that cause toothache. Gargling with salt water is also often a recommendation to reduce inflammation after...
Read MoreMyth/Fact: Sunscreen is not needed in cloudy weather?
Mon, 19 Dec 2022According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 80% of Ultra Violet rays are still able to penetrate the cloud layer. In other words, UV rays can still burn your skin even when the sun is covered with clouds. So choose a sunscreen with high UVA or SPF protection, at least SPF 30. Use this product 15 minutes before outdoor activities. Re-apply every 30 minutes and don't forget your neck, chest, and other parts of your body exposed to the sun. In fact, even though the weather is cloudy, UV radiation fr...
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