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We all do it: disgusting habits that are actually good for your health

We all do it: disgusting habits that are actually good for your health

Although these habits are instinctive and we all have them, they are said to have positive health effects.

Countless times you have heard the statement that you need 21 days to break the habit, but recent studies say you'll actually need to 66 days.

Before you set out to achieve these goals, keep in mind that some disgusting habits are not so terrible, as you think.

We all do it: disgusting habits that are actually good for your health…

Urinating while bathing

Urinating while bathing.
Urinating while bathing.

Research finds that that it is almost 75 percent of people at least once in your life draining water while showering. We should not be ashamed of doing this, because we should acid and ammonia in the urine helped prevent fungal infections on the fingers.

Spitting

Spitting.
Spitting.

Spitting is easy an extremely disgusting habit, especially if you practice it in public places. But if exercise and spit, this can help you with easier breathing.

We usually breathe through the nose – this action warms the air and makes it more humid, allowing the body to absorb oxygen more efficiently. But when we exercise, we usually inhale air through our mouth, which causes excessive saliva production, which affects our breathing. You can get rid of excess by spitting drool, which is produced during exercise.

Winds

Winds.
Winds.

You may not know it, but your body releases gas approx 14 times a day and about 3 to 5 times during sleep. As a rule, the digestive tract begins to produce carbon dioxide and methane about 6 hours after eating – and the winds should help you to  your body gets rid of these gases. Trying to hold in gas can cause this abdominal pain or bloating.

Burping

Burping.
Burping.

Burping after a meal should be good for your stomach, because in such a way relieve the air. Gas retention in the stomach can cause stomach acid in the esophagus, which can lead to chest pains. But if you do it too often, it could also be a sign that it might be esophageal reflux disease.

Nail biting

Nail biting.
Nail biting.

When you bite your nail, you ingest some bacteria, which are on and below it – it should have positive effects on your immune system, as it starts to produce more white blood cells, which help in the fight against bacteria. Your body is also supposed to register these bacteria you put in your mouth in its "memory bank", meaning that when your body encounters them again, it will more successfully defeated.

Skipping the shower

Skipping the shower.
Skipping the shower.

If you shower every day, you should rinse off all oils from your skin and hair, which are for protection and hydration. Hot water without soap can destroy many beneficial bacteria, which take care of your skin to keep it that way shiny and supple. It should be natural and even healthy, yes skip the shower once or twice a week.

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