External factors like sickness and disease causing organisms in
your environment are not the only things that can endanger your health. Certain
habits and things you do contribute to the existing external factors that
endanger your health. Jumia
Travel shares some tips on 5 things you do that endanger
your health.
NOT GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP
Depriving yourself daily of the appropriate hours of sleep,
results in a weak immune system. A recent study by the University of Chicago
found that men who slept 4 hours a night produced only half of the antibodies
designed to fight off flu, compared to those who slept 7.5 – 8.5 hours per
night.
Aside weakening your immune system, sleep deprivation also
negatively affects your central nervous system, respiratory system,
cardiovascular system and digestive system. It leaves the brain exhausted,
makes it difficult for you to concentrate, learn new things and make decisions
and impairs overall cognitive function. Most adult require 7 – 9 hours of
uninterrupted sleep. So, if you know you are going to wake up early, you
shouldn’t go to bed late.
BEING PESSIMISTIC
If you are someone who always sees the cup as half empty,
someone who always expects the worst to happen, you should know that you are
endangering your health with such a mindset. Pessimistic people tend to live
more stressful lives than optimistic people. They tend to have a lower T-cell
count and a slower immune response.
Pessimistic and depressing thoughts depress your mind and,
eventually, your body. You should work at re-orienting your thoughts,
expectations and mindset to make them more positive. Learn not to expect the
worst for yourself.
Being optimistic is not just about expecting things to go your
way (realistically it isn’t possible for things to always go your way), but
it’s about expecting good for yourself while preparing mentally and emotionally
for the eventuality of an unfavorable result.
LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The body was created to move. That’s why there are so many
joints in the body. Physical activity helps to boost your energy, helps your
cardiovascular system work more efficiently, improves your mood, combats health
conditions and diseases, promotes better sleep and controls weight and prevents
obesity.
Physical activity doesn’t necessarily mean doing high intensity
exercises; it can just mean participating in simple activities that get your
heart rate up daily. Go for leisurely walks, move around more at your place of
work, walk instead of driving to destinations with a walkable distance, take
stairs instead of elevators, basically stay moving as much as possible.
STOP TAKING SO MANY ANTIBIOTICS
The purpose of antibiotics is to fight serious infections and
diseases. Taking antibiotics too often, especially when you have a slight
illness or few symptoms can cause your body to develop a resistance to these
antibiotics. This will therefore make you vulnerable to more serious cases of
these infections.
Research has shown that those who consistently take antibiotics
tend to have a suppressed immune system and are likely to get very sick in the
future from diseases and infections. It is advisable to take antibiotics only
when you have bacterial infections and only as much as you have been ordered to
take by a doctor. You shouldn’t use antibiotics to prevent illnesses.
WORKING WITHOUT BREAKS
Occasional stress is a part of life, but being under stress day
after day without giving yourself a break isn’t good for your health.
Consistent stress weakens your central nervous and endocrine systems, makes you
more likely to have heartburn or acid reflux, weakens your immune
system, raises your blood pressure and increases your risk of hypertension.
Learn to relieve yourself of stress. Take a break, relax and do
something that helps relieve you of stress on a regular basis. Your body will
thank you for it.
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