9 healthy habits that in excess are bad
Even good intentions, such as washing your hands or drinking more water, can pose a risk.
Fortunately, today we have access to a lot of information about health and wellness. However, people who think they are acquiring healthy habits often exaggerate.
As the saying goes, the difference between medicine and poison is in the dose. Therefore, it is important to maintain common sense. Experts highlight some healthy habits that can be harmful when in excess.
Histamine plays an important role in modulating the immune system and regulating allergic and inflammatory reactions. It is a chemical substance produced by the body, also present in food, and when in excess it can lead to histamine intolerance.
If you are experiencing diarrhea, stomach cramps, pain, difficulty breathing, hives, flushing, itching, blood pressure problems, and headaches, consider checking that your diet is high in histamine, found in citrus fruits, papayas, strawberries, pineapple, eggplant, peanuts, tomatoes, spinach, soybeans, lentils, green tea, chocolate, cocoa, fish, crustaceans, egg whites and pork. • Running: Benefits, how to start running and avoid injuries
Too much of certain vitamins can be harmful to your health. For example, a higher than recommended amount of vitamin C can cause digestive problems, such as stomach cramps and nausea.
Therefore, consult a professional before supplementing and do not exceed the package instructions.
Although the recommendations are for a diet rich in vegetables, people suffering from IBS can become ill if they overindulge in foods such as broccoli and cabbage. This may be due to the amount and type of fiber and sugar in the vegetables.
Consuming only bottled water can have a harmful effect on the body because some plastic bottles contain harmful chemicals. Experts recommend drinking filtered water.
Eating fatty foods in excess is well known to be unhealthy. But consuming healthy types of fats – found in foods like nuts, seeds, avocados and olive oil – can help maintain health because it boosts energy levels and aids in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like vitamins A, D, E and K .
Brushing your teeth three times a day is recommended to maintain good oral hygiene, but there is a risk of overdoing the search for a pearly white smile.
Because brushing is abrasive on your teeth, it can become harmful if done too hard or too long.
Although it is really essential to keep your hands sanitized, with soap and water, or when this is not possible, with gel alcohol, to avoid infections, if cleaning becomes obsessive, it can be detrimental to the natural immune support. It can also damage the skin's microbiome, which increases the risk of UV penetration, allergic reactions and germs that disrupt its natural defenses.
Physical activity is one of the pillars of health and well-being. But the body needs to rest and recover after exercise, and if you overdo it, you could end up injuring yourself.
Excessive exercise can also be detrimental to your mood and energy levels, leading to irritability, anger and sleep deprivation.
You'd think you'd have fresh breath and a cleaner mouth, but chewing gum too often can cause digestive problems due to the amount of air you swallow.
Also, when chewing, the stomach waits for the arrival of food and begins to release enzymes for digestion. It can make you hungrier.
