Many people hold onto the belief that drinking diluted salt water upon waking has antiseptic benefits for the mouth and strengthens gums.
The Mechanism of Risk: This practice is strongly discouraged because:
- Elevated Blood Pressure: Consuming unnecessary salt, particularly first thing in the morning, contributes to high sodium intake, a long-warned cause of high blood pressure, stroke, and kidney damage.
- Stomach Irritation: When your stomach is empty, drinking salty water can irritate the lining of the esophagus and stomach, potentially causing inflammation and ulcers over time.
The Safe Practice: Prioritize drinking a glass of plain, lukewarm water for rehydration. Salt solutions should only be used for rinsing the mouth, not for internal consumption.
3. Exercising When It’s Too Early (Before Dawn)
While exercise is undeniably good for health, the timing—specifically exercising at dawn before the sun has risen—can introduce dangerous risks.
The Mechanism of Risk: At dawn, the ambient temperature is at its lowest. Exercising in cold weather can easily lead to vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels). This forces the heart to work harder to pump blood through constricted pathways. More dangerously, this spike in strain can cause:
- Myocardial infarction (heart attack).
- Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, including stroke.
For those with poor overall health, exercising too early can also lead to sleep deprivation, reducing the body's expected function and increasing the risk of injury.
The Safe Practice: Opt for later morning exercise times when the temperature is warmer. If you must exercise early, ensure a thorough warm-up and wear appropriate layers of clothing to prevent extreme cold exposure.
4. Drinking Too Much Water Too Quickly
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