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Avoid Sun Poisoning
When you're out in the sun, which is bound to happen with all this gorgeous warm weather we're having, you've got to be careful not to get sun poisoning, or Photodermatitis, as it is scientifically called. Sun poisoning is a condition that develops when your skin over reacts to UV rays from the sun.
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What Causes Hiccups?
Everyone and their mother seems to have a unique cure for a bad case of the hiccups, but what I want to know is, what causes them in the first place?
A hiccup is an unintentional contraction of your diaphragm, the muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen. It plays an important role in breathing, and when it contracts, it makes your vocal cords close briefly and that's what causes the sound of a hiccup.
Migraine Triggers
So I recently told you about five surprising things that may cause a headache, so I figured we may as well take it a step further and look into what causes a migraine — headache's evil brother — too. If you suffer from migraines then you may be interested to learn these simple migraine triggers:
- Not getting enough to eat.
- Not getting enough sleep.
- Exposure to bright lights or loud noise.
- Fluctuating hormone levels, such as during your period.
- Changes in the weather.
- Emotional factors, such as stress or anxiety.
- Chocolate, alcohol, nicotine, or foods with additives such as MSG.
What Causes Heartburn?
I'm sure you've all experienced heartburn once in your life, some unfortunately more than others. Maybe you ate a spicy meal, a huge meal or a huge spicy meal and got that overwhelming burning sensation in your lower chest. But it doesn't stop there, it can start to creep up into your esophagus and into your throat.
Do Bras Cause Breast Cancer?
So recently I heard an astonishing statement from someone in my yoga class. "Wearing a bra causes breast cancer. And under-wires are the worst."
What's Your Major Cause of Stress?
Most of us have something that is the leading cause of stress in our lives, but it is interesting to me that it can be so different for everyone. Me, I get stressed out when I've skipped the gym for more than a week -- So what does it for you?
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What's Your Major Cause of Stress?
Meditate For a Healthy Heart
My father introduced TM (transcendental meditation) to me my senior year of high school as a way to unwind, relax, and fight stress as I headed off to college. Since then, I've always felt lucky to know a kind of secret way to recharge my batteries, without needing a nap. But I was surprised to learn that practicing meditation has another heath benefit for your heart.
Don't Let Traveling Get You in a Bind
The stress of traveling and being away from home can really mess with your bathroom schedule. Changing times zones, eating foods you're not used to, and skipping out on exercise doesn't help either. To prevent tummy issues, here are some tips on how to stay regular when traveling.
Soothing Stretches to Ease Digestion
With Thanksgiving coming up, I'm sure many of you are looking forward to chowing down on some delicious foods. Most of us end up eating way more than usual, and since many of the dishes may be richer or sweeter than you're used to, it can cause some major discomfort in the tummy department. Here are some gentle stretches you can do to ease digestion.
You Asked: Burning Lungs From Running in the Cold
Hi Fit,
I recently started running outdoors and am really enjoying it. It's started to cool off, and breathing in the cold air really burns my throat and lungs when I jog. Is there anything that can be done to prevent this?
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