In order to promote health and beauty, some people use products or undergo treatments that they believe are safe and effective. However, it is best not to believe everything that health professionals and companies claim about these products or treatments, whose side effects or potential harm are largely concealed in the name of profit.
Here’s a list of procedures that may be harmful to your health:
1. Bariatric surgery – Going under the knife is becoming popular a common solution to obesity. However, over 40 percent of these surgeries end up causing grave consequences within months. On top of that, anyone who has bariatric surgery done has to alter his lifestyle completely.
2. Liposuction – Although this procedure lasts for hours, it can only remove only about 10 pounds of fat. It also carries a high fatality rate of any elective surgery, and recovery is long and can be excruciating.
3. Laser hair removal – This procedure can impair your hair follicles and may scar your skin if not done correctly. In some cases, it does not completely remove hair, and effects may only last for a few years.
4. Botox – Risks involved with botox include respiratory failure and death.
5. Skin-whitening products – Out of the many hazardous chemicals found in skin-whitening products is mercury, which is a neurotoxin that accumulates in your body. Effects of mercury surface after years and include kidney and nerve damage. Another dangerous substance found in whitening products is hydroquinone, which is a carcinogen banned in Europe.
6. Body piercing – Problems linked to having your nipples, genitals, or tongue pierced include breastfeeding problems, higher risk of STDs and allergies, and chipped teeth.
There are no shortcuts to optimal health and beauty. All products and procedures created to give instant benefits likely have detrimental side effects.
The best way to stay fit, maintain good skin, and promote overall health is to start from within. If you eat and live right and avoid bad choices, you will feel AND look good.
What You Should Eat to Look and Feel Healthy?
Other than knowing what you should eat, you should be aware of the foods that are bad for you, such as alcohol, refined carbohydrates, sugar (especially fructose), and grains. These foods are sources of toxins, and to be healthy inside and out means you need to be toxin-free.
These foods can also overwork your organs of detoxification and affect your overall health. These organs are:
· Kidneys and liver – These two organs work on an ongoing basis to detoxify your body. A poor lifestyle can wear them out.
· Adrenals – Your adrenals are the source of essential hormones, such as estrogen, progesterone,testosterone, and DHEA. Hormonal imbalance can lead to a number of health problems, including skin breakouts.
· Thyroid – Your thyroid works with your adrenals to produce energy. Poor skin condition is linked to poor thyroid function.
· Small and large intestines – These two organs are tasked to manage nutrient absorption and elimination of waste products. One indication of poor digestive function is poor skin condition, as flawless skin is often a reflection of clean intestines.
Eat only whole, bioavailable organic foods, which will support your organs of detoxification and provide you with the nutrients your body requires for its biological functions. Once you eat right, you can manage your weight better and keep your skin in youthful condition. Foods to include in your diet include green leafy vegetables, animal-based omega-3 fats, organic eggs, and coconut oil.
Exercise is another contributor to optimum health. It is recommended not just to do hours-long aerobics. Also incorporate high-intensity interval training, strength training, core training, and proper stretching. Done properly, exercise will help reduce your aging rate.
About the Author:
Andrea Peterson is a beauty and wellness blogger who researches natural methods to stay healthy. He subscribes to online newsletters, such as Dr. Mercola’s natural health newsletter, to discover the latest about health and fitness.
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