Sunday, May 25, 2025

Life with Chronic Conditions: As seen on-line

The Pink Salt diet, and the dangers of bananas and blueberries, keep popping up more often than not when I’m watching uTube, so time for another edition of “As seen on”  By way of introduction, be sure to check out Separating Fact from Fiction as it contains lots of useful information. Keep in mind, If it sounds too good to be true, it is. And as always, check with your medical provider about products that may or may not help your chronic condition. 

 

If they aren’t selling a product, it may seem more legitimate. However,  the creator of the video is monetizing their social media presence by sharing information. In short, it’s all about the money whether they are pushing a product or not. 

 

Pink Salt Trick to Lose Weight: There is no scientific evidence to support it, and there are potential dangers from excessive salt intake including high blood pressure and heart disease, kidney problems, fluid retention and more. Before trying a new diet, talk to your medical provider.

 

Pressing your thumb reboots your brain: No it doesn’t reboot the brain but acupressure may help to manage: pain, headache, stress, and nausea; lessen fatigue and depression; and improve sleep quality. For more information check out Cleveland Clinic’s 2025 article What is Acupressure and does it Work? 

 

Don’t eat oats, banana, blueberries etc.: There are a whole variety of videos about why you shouldn’t eat various foods that have nutritional benefit. Many of these are “doctors” who are telling you not to eat them for one reason or another. While it’s true, not all foods are perfect for everyone, talk with your provider about dietary concerns you might have.

 

Standing on one foot while brushing your teeth prevents Alzheimer’s Disease. Memory boosters: There are any number of “tips and tricks” for quick way to boost your memory. While things like the “thumb trick” can help with focus, there are proven ways to improve memory, which involve the power four: exercise; stress reduction; healthy eating (including limiting alcohol) and sleep. Check out the following for ideas

Science-Backed Memory Tips, Strategies and Recall Techniques from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. 

22 Brain exercises to improve memory, cognition, and creativity from Medical News Today 

 

 

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