Health

Oatmeal is basically made from oats, a whole-grain food full of minerals, vitamins, and other important nutrients. In addition, oats help you manage cholesterol levels and improve your digestion, making them a great dietary meal. 5-Minute Crafts will tell you the reasons why oatmeal is a good choice for losing weight along with some recommendations to consider when making it at home.

In order to preserve a damaged tooth or to replace it, dentists often offer their patients to install a micro prosthesis — a dental crown. Each such crown has its own characteristics, and it is better to study all the information about them before installation.

Even though jumping into a cold shower is not an easy task, your body will thank you afterward. We at 5-Minute Crafts have gone ahead and discovered what could happen if you ditch hot showers for a while.

People have known about sugar since ancient times. Its name originates from the Sanskrit word, śarkarā, which means “ground or candied sugar.” Everyone is aware that this sweet product is mainly obtained from sugar beets and sugar cane. However, sugar is also present in many berries and fruits, and, in fact, we can consume much more sugar than we put in our morning tea.

Dental floss helps remove food debris and bacterial film from forming between teeth before it hardens and turns into plaque. An ordinary brush can’t do this task. Its wide bristles can’t go deep into the spaces between the teeth, especially if they’re really close together.

Air travel, standing for long periods of time or even pregnancy can cause your feet to swell due to fluid accumulation. This condition can become very uncomfortable, especially when wearing shoes or performing certain daily activities. 5-Minute Crafts has compiled some tips to help you alleviate this discomfort easily.

A muscle cramp usually occurs when your muscle contracts or gets tight on its own and you can’t relax it back. Cramps can affect the muscles of your legs, back, hands, feet, or even toes and, in most cases, they go away within a period of a few seconds to 15 minutes. 5-Minute Crafts would like to show you how to relieve the pain from these spasms faster.

Hand-washing is one of the best ways to protect yourself from infections and spreading illnesses. 5-Minute Crafts prepared a short guide on how to wash your hands properly.

Wearing orthodontic braces can be a real challenge for some people. The teeth don’t immediately get used to the new positioning, and it can cause some unpleasant sensations.

Most of our favorite foods contain processed sugar, however, we are often unaware of the exact amount. It’s necessary to be aware of the excessive consumption of glucose, as it can have serious consequences for our health. 5-Minute Crafts offers you a graphic guide with the sugar content of processed products, like sodas, energy drinks, sauces, and candy, that we frequently include in our diet.

Some children’s questions can even confuse adults, because the answers to them are not that obvious, and can make you have to think really hard (and maybe even do some research).

Officially called halitosis, bad breath is a common problem people suffer from. While in many cases the solution is down to improving dental hygiene, there are many other factors that could cause bad breath. 5-Minute Crafts offers some solutions you can do at home to get rid of it. ⚠️ Always keep in mind that you should consult a specialist before undertaking any lifestyle change. Also, remember that bad breath could be caused by underlying medical conditions that aren’t covered in this article. If home remedies don’t work, go to your dentist. He or she may refer you to a physician if they suspect something’s wrong.

Fats are a source of energy and the body requires them to function properly, as long as they are consumed in moderation. They are found in both “healthy” and unhealthy forms in different food groups, especially in those from milk, meat, and oils. At the same time, they are present in fried, baked, and packaged products. 5-Minute Crafts prepared a simple guide to help you identify the different types of fats and their main characteristics.

A menstrual cup is a flexible rubber or silicone container that is used during menstruation. Unlike hygienic pads and tampons, cups collect secretions instead of absorbing them. The main advantage of this product is its eco-friendliness, because most cups are reusable.

Retinol is one of the most popular ingredients in anti-aging skin care products. It’s believed to be effective against wrinkles and other skin imperfections, like acne. However, a product label doesn’t always say exactly what retinol is and what properties it has that provide that effect.

American Charles Osborne was entered in the Guinness World Records as the man who had the hiccups for 68 years. During this time, he had approximately 430 million hiccups. This happened to him after a pig had fallen on him. Of course, not everyone gets hiccups that last quite that long, but all of us had had them at least once.

Our temperament can affect our lives more than we think. It determines our sensitivity, energy, efficiency, and other qualities to a great extent. Thanks to it, we react differently to events and behave differently in certain situations.

Tooth decay is the most widespread tooth condition among people. According to the World Health Organization, 2.3 billion people around the world have cavities. But the interesting thing is that cavities are easy to prevent and treat in the early stages.

Have you noticed that lesions inside our mouth heal faster than those on the surface of our skin? This is thanks to the powerful viscous fluid that each of us produces when we chew, and it has a healing effect. 5-Minute Crafts is explaining what saliva is used for and its fundamental role in our health. In addition, we left you an interesting bonus at the end of the article.

Belly fat is something a lot of people struggle with and it can lead to some serious diseases. To help you flatten your belly and be more healthy, 5-Minute Crafts has a list of some things you can do, starting today.