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Did you know that as many as 70% to 80% of all women will have fibroids by age 50? These noncancerous growths occur in the muscle tissue of the uterus and often don't have symptoms. If you do experience symptoms, it may be because of where they are, how many you have, or how big they are.
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This paragraph by Haruki Murakami hits very hard:
“Once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.”
Your eye health matters more than you think!
Simple habits like eating leafy greens, protecting your eyes from UV light, managing blood pressure, and quitting smoking can help support long-term vision and reduce the risk of macular degeneration. Regular eye check-ups are just as important—they can catch changes early before they affect your sight. https://t.co/bhDRQQ8Jyk
Here we go again!
Facts about your eyes
1. The normal eye cleanses itself. No need for any ‘cleansing’.
2. You do not need any specific herbal supplement to see better. The vitamin A in regular diet is mostly enough.
3. Glasses do not spoil eyes.
4. Glasses do not increase refractive error.
5. Children of any age can wear glasses if they need it.
6. Herbs in the eye will kill it faster than putting nothing.
7. Eye whitening is a myth.
8. Glaucoma will kill your vision slowly without any pain until you’re totally blind.
9. There’s no other treatment for cataract except surgery. Don’t be deceived.
10. The most common cause of cataract is old age. If you can prevent that you can prevent cataract.
11. A squinted eye must be checked as soon as yesterday.
12. Double vision is not normal.
13. You can have dry eyes while tearing.
14. It is possible for the eye to pop out, but it clearly spells a warning.
15. Surgery for treating Glaucoma does not improve vision. The aim is to maintain the vision left.
16. Every eye surgery carries a risk of complications. That’s why you sign a consent form.
17. Borrowing your neighbor’s eye drop is a recipe for disaster.
18. The eye doctor looks into machines with light more than you do with your phones and computers yet their eyes are still okay. That should tell you something.
19. As an adult, using a phone or computer for longer periods will not spoil your eyes. Your eyes just get tired and need rest.
20. Giving phones to children will definitely affect their vision because their eyes are still growing.
21. If anything has entered your eyes and it persists for more than one day, it’s most likely not getting out on its own. Go to the hospital.
22. Yes, eye tattooing can be done for specific reasons.
23. Sheep eyes to replace your lost eyes is a myth.
24. During surgery, the eye is not removed, washed and then put back.
25. Not every vision loss can be restored. Some are permanent.
26. Gonorrhea can cause vision loss faster than any other disease.
27. Almost everyone will require reading glasses at 40 years. However, you can choose to suffer without them. It’s a choice.
28. Eye cancers in children may show up as shiny eyes at night like that of a pussy cat.
29. Any blunt trauma to the eye should be checked. If you don’t understand the word ‘blunt’, google it.
30. Sunglasses are perfectly okay for everyday use in a sunny environment.
31. Do not ride a bike without eye protection.
32. Do not swim without eye protection.
33. If anything splashes into your eyes, wash it thoroughly with clean water before going to the hospital.
34. Buying eye drops over the counter without prescription is a recipe for disaster.
35. Use urine in your eyes at your own risk.
36. Do not leave your doctor before knowing the name of your eye problem.
37. Because it worked for your neighbor, is not a scientific evidence!
Minimizing plastic touchpoints, including food processing materials, food packaging, kitchenware and using personal care items low in plastic chemicals, could reduce the levels of these chemicals in the human body in just seven days according to a new study.
Take the plastic challenge to reduce your exposure. YOU. CAN. DO IT.
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"If you’ve had any success in the past, you should take stock of that and realise that that will happen again, if you’re persistent, if you’re determined and you’re interested in science. I think it’s important to also relax a little bit. You have to be driven and you have to be determined and work hard, but I think emotionally you have to be relaxed and enjoy the process."
- 2021 medicine laureate David Julius
Guava is one of the most protein-rich fruits around. You’ll get a whopping 4.2 grams of the stuff in every cup, and that's not all -- it's also high in vitamin C and fiber. https://t.co/YkM1LiChGo
🥦 11 Veggies That Naturally Keep Your Arteries Clear! ❤️
These fresh, everyday vegetables are packed with natural nitrates, antioxidants, and compounds that support smooth blood flow and help keep arteries clean and healthy. Spinach, beets, garlic, kale, broccoli, tomatoes… they’re not just tasty, they’re seriously good for you.
I saved this pretty light-and-bright infographic myself because it’s too useful to forget! 📌
Save it now so you remember your artery-loving veggies next grocery run ✨
Which one are you adding to your plate this week?
Drop it below 👇