8 tests that will help you assess your health in just 1 minute
Regular testing and examination by doctors is the key to a healthy and peaceful future. But unfortunately, not everyone has the time and opportunity to visit various specialists and undergo examinations.
It is for such people that we have prepared this list of life hacks. With their help, you can check your health status in just a minute. And thanks to them, it is easy to evaluate the work of the kidneys, thyroid gland, heart and much more.
Fat that accumulates in the waist area is considered the most dangerous for health. It surrounds the internal organs of a person, thereby exposing him to the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and even some types of cancer.
To find out if you are in the so-called risk group, measure your waist and hip circumference. Then divide the first number by the second. If as a result you got 0.8 or less, you can breathe easy — you are not in danger. If the resulting number is 0.81-0.85 — you are at moderate risk, above 0.85 - it is better to consult a doctor.
Healthy nails should be strong, even color, without any damage and peeling. The opposite indicates the presence of a disease in a person. The most common of them are anemia, thyroid disorders, lack of vitamins and minerals, psoriasis and hormonal imbalance. In addition, damaged nails can also indicate skin cancer, kidney problems and fungal diseases.
To assess the condition of your nails, carefully inspect them. Check if the nails have changed color, if everything is fine with them. The most serious cause for concern is the presence of a white stripe running from the iridescent edge of the nail plate to the cuticle itself. It may indicate the development of skin cancer, so if you find yourself with such, immediately consult a doctor.
Normal nasal breathing should be unhindered and free. Any deviations indicate that you have health problems. Difficulty breathing can be a sign not only of a cold, but also of sinusitis, allergies, and a violation of the structure of the nose.
To check if you have any problems, just take a napkin and try to blow your nose. A healthy person will not have any secretions. If yellow or green mucus appears on your napkin, this may indicate an infectious disease. A clear liquid usually accompanies a cold. It is not so dangerous, but you will agree that this is also not pleasant.
Every day a person loses about 100 hairs and this is considered absolutely normal. But if you notice that hair loss has increased, it may make sense to contact a specialist. The cause of hair loss may be a deficiency of biotin, zinc or iron. In addition, excessive hair loss may indicate the presence of problems in the thyroid gland, hormonal changes or severe stress.
To protect yourself, check how many hairs remain on your comb after daily use. If their number exceeds 200 or the hair falls out in clumps, do not rely on healing balms and shampoos - contact your doctor immediately!
Few people know, but gum inflammation, which is usually accompanied by their bleeding, can lead to the development of heart disease. The reason is the bacteria that contribute to the destruction of teeth. They can also play a cruel joke with your heart, so do not underestimate them.
To check if you have similar symptoms, just carefully examine the dental floss after use. If there is blood on it, contact your dentist. And he will already advise how to proceed.
Dryness and peeling of the skin can appear not only from long exposure to the sun. Perhaps your skin lacks nutrients or it dries from lack of moisture in the room. But in addition, dryness can be a symptom of a serious disease (for example, impaired kidney function or thyroid function).
It is quite simple to make a moisture balance test. Run your fingernail over your forearm and see if there is a trace left. The appearance of a scratch or peeling indicates that your skin most likely needs additional nourishment.
The urine of a healthy person is always transparent or light yellow. Only slightly its shade may be affected by the use of some products, but in general the color should remain the same.
If you notice that your urine is very dark or contains traces of blood, this may indicate the presence of serious urinary tract infections. Also, blood in the urine warns of kidney stones and even the development of bladder cancer. If you find yourself with any deviations similar to the above, you should not delay going to the doctor.
A yellowish tinge of the eyes may appear when a person has liver problems. Or he spent too much time in the sun. Redness of the eyes caused by dilation of blood vessels can indicate allergies, herpes, dry eye syndrome, colds and flu.
To find out if you have any of the above diseases, just carefully examine the whites of your eyes. If you find any violations, observe them for a few more days. If the situation does not change, consult a doctor.