Apparently You Should Never Wear A Hairband Like THIS. The Reason Is Terrifying!
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Many girls and women are into the new ribbon hair ties that don’t leave marks when you wear a ponytail. We use them over and over again, and sometimes wear them on our wrists, in case we decide to put our hair up later. They get washed from time to time, but I can at least say for myself after watching this cautionary video, definitely not enough!!
The following footage that you are about to watch below, is told by Audrey Kopp whose story is really frightening. She had been wearing her sparkly hair tie on her wrist, as she always did when not using it in her hair. She noticed a red mark on her wrist, which she at first thought was a spider bite. It kept getting more and more inflamed and painful, which luckily got her to go see a doctor.
The unwashed hair tie had picked up bacteria, possibly in part because of the sparkly texture, which caused a really deep infection. If it had been left untreated, it could have resulted in sepsis, which would have been live threatening!
The doctor had initially given her an antibiotic, but the infection worsened, eventually requiring an emergency surgery! A surgical incision and drainage to remove the puss-filled abscess, by Dr. Amit Gupta at Norton Healthcare, is explained in the video below.
The bacteria from Audree’s hair tie had made it’s way beneath her skin into her pores and hair follicles. She, in fact, had 3 types of infection: strep, staph and gram-negative. Listen to Audree’s description of what she went through and how grateful she is that the infection was treated before “[her] body shut down…and [she had gone] into a coma”.
She and her doctor felt this was so important to share on Facebook; no one would ever dream that placing a hair tie on their wrist, which so many people do without even thinking, could have such dire consequences! Be sure to wash your hair ties regularly and keep them off your wrists!
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Scientist Says Women Need To Stop Wearing Their Bras Immediately. His Reason Is Surprising.
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To wear a bra or not…that is the question! Do you wear a bra for esthetic or health reasons? There is actually a “National No Bra Day”r; the point of this nutty sounding day had the serious purpose of promoting breast cancer awareness and raising funds for research.
Speaking of research, a study was done by Jean-Denis Roullion, a French Sports science researcher. The thinking has been that wearing a bra provides the support necessary to prevent sagging and to promote overall breast health. He conducted a 15-year longitudinal study on the effects of wearing a bra on 330 women, between the ages of 18 to 35.
He concluded from his findings that wearing a bra actually did not benefit breast support, and conversely found a 7mm lift in the areola of women who went BRALESS. He interpreted this finding as indicative of bras causing the negative effect of reducing both circulation and breast tone over time, causing sagging in young women.
A doctor who was not part of this research study, hypothesized that not wearing a bra may allow the breast to naturally increase collagen production and elasticity, which could be hampered by bra usage. In the video below, this study is discussed. More research on a larger sample of women needs to be done, that controls for breast size, before any final conclusions can be drawn.
Let us know what you think after watching the video.
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Have You Noticed These Parking Spots That Are Painted Purple, THIS Is What It Means..
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The men and women who have sacrificed so much serving our country are often celebrated and given a heroes welcome when they first return home from a tour of duty. Many of them go back to their families and eventually resume a normal civilian life, but countless others struggle with the transition.
For those who have been wounded in combat, the sudden shift from military to civilian life is especially difficult. Injured veterans face long uphill battles on their road to recovery. While many bear bodily scars and show the outwards signs of their injuries, many more are wounded internally, in their hearts and minds.
These men and women often witnessed horrific tragedies and fail to get the treatment and help they need. Some go on to develop PTSD or depression and all too often they end up suffering in silence. Lots of organizations, charities, support groups, and local community members want to raise awareness and help veterans readjust to life outside the military.
They offer medical and financial assistance, job training, special housing for those who return disabled, counseling, and much more. Recently, the Wounded Warriors Family Support Organization wrote that today in America “There are an estimated 1.8 million Purple Heart recipients, combat wounded service members who have transitioned back into civilian life.”
The organization noted that many veterans often go without help and unrecognized, and that our country can do a lot more for them. That’s why the organization decided to offer ‘Combat Wounded Parking Signs’ to local businesses across the country who wished to offer reserved parking spaces for those injured in combat.
The signs feature a prominent Purple Heart image, along with the words ‘combat wounded’ written in purple, plus ‘reserved’ to clearly signify what it all means. In addition, all of the reserved spots will be painted purple and the signs can be obtained free of charge from the organization.
Veterans and civilians alike have welcomed and hailed the spots as a great idea. One online social media user wrote “Priorities well placed! Even if the spot is empty, a good reminder for those who walk by.” Now that the word is out and more and more spots are popping up across the country, the idea is steadily gaining and bringing much needed attention to the plight of our nation’s veterans.
So the next time you see a purple parking spot, don’t park in it unless you have a Purple Heart. It’s just one small act of respect and acknowledgment that our veteran’s so clearly deserve.
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This Guy Calls Her Fat At The Buffet. But How The Other People React Is Unexpectedly Epic!
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There are all shapes and sizes of people in this world and not one type is better than another. We are all just humans living our lives however we choose to and no person has any right to judge another based on their habits or preferences. There are people who are very health conscious and work hard to stay in shape by exercising and eating well, and while some people make their health a lesser priority, neither is superior.
People can be overweight or slim for various reasons. Genetic make-up in combination with lifestyle habits are what determine how a person’s body is built. Just because someone is skinny, does not mean that they are healthy and vice versa. There are plenty of thin people who eat terrible food and stay little because of their metabolisms. Likewise, there are a lot of overweight people who eat nutritious, whole foods but retain their weight due to slower systems of their body.
This video clip from the show What Would You Do proves that most people are advocates for freedom of choice. Several of the customers present for the taunting of overweight females at a buffet style restaurant stood up for the harmless women when they were insulted regarding their size and eating habits.
The prevailing opinion was that the women are welcome to eat however they like and that the number of times they fill their plate is no one else’s business.
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If You Or Anyone You Know Has These Shoes You Need To Throw Them Out Immediately!
We all like footwear that is open and allows our feet to breathe in the heat of summer; sandals are in order, but many people love “flip flops” and “Crocs”…due to their comfort and ease of slipping on and off. Both flip flops and Crocs, however, have been seriously critiqued by the medical profession.
The Crocs company have made claims of therapeutic health benefits for the feet, that have not been backed up by any scientific data. According to Dr. Alex Kor, the president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, any shoe that doesn’t contain the “shank”, which supports the entire arch of the foot, should not be worn for hours at a time. Neither flip flops nor Crocs contain a shank, and as such should be worn for a quick errand or to the beach only. Kors goes on to say that he sees patients complaining of severe arch and heel pain when Crocs are their primary footwear.
A podiatrist at the “Illinois Bone and Joint Institute”, Dr. Megan Leahy, says that because Crocs and flip flops leave the heel unstable, there is a tendency to grip on with the toes which eventually leads to “tendonitis, worsening of toe deformities, nail problems, corns and calluses”. The bottom line is that they can’t be worn for hours at a time without resulting in foot problems.
All this being said, you will hear about a further hazard of wearing flip flops and Crocs, in the VIDEO you are about to watch below. There have been case after case, of Crocs getting caught on ESCALATORS, and causing severe damage to both children’s and adults’ feet! They actually havethe potential for more serious consequences both on escalators and getting stuck on brakes in cars. Flip flops present the same hazards. Let us know what you think after watching the following footage.
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Vet Saves Paralyzed Dog’s Life By Noticing Something Strange On His Ear Right Before He Was Going To Be Put Down
When Falline Fate’s dog Ollie suddenly started showing signs of health problems she immediately took him to the vet for a check up. The ten year old Border Collie was experiencing mobility issues that were getting worse with each passing day. Seeing him struggle to walk and stand was breaking her heart and she was naturally very concerned about her pets health.
The reason for the dog’s rapid deterioration was a mystery, up until recently he had been active and healthy his whole life. The vet had found no indications of head trauma or broken bones and cancer was ruled out as well. Soon Ollie’s condition had progressed to the point where he was completely unable to move and he’d stopped going to the bathroom. With his quality of life so low and no improvement in sight, the Fate family decided that it was time to put him down.
They brought Ollie to the vet for his final visit and were waiting with him when an intern noticed a tiny black speck on the back of his ear. Upon closer inspection the spot turned out to be a dog tick. The doctor realized that the tick could be the cause for Ollie’s unexplained paralysis and within a few hours he had his answer. Ollie was rapidly regaining his mobility and already up on his feet moving around. His illness had been tick borne and he was finally diagnosed with tick paralysis.
Tick paralysis is an extremely rare condition that results when a lot of specific conditions are met. Only a few types of ticks actually carry and transmit the neurotoxin that causes the paralysis and it must be a female, on the dog for 5-10 days, and even then it may not cause anything.
Luckily the one on Ollie was spotted just in the nick of time and he was spared certain death. He’s now back at home living his old happy life and his story is getting out there so that others know the importance of thoroughly checking not only themselves, but also their pets for ticks. If you ever do find a tick, here’s how to properly remove it:
All you need is a cotton swab, water and good lighting. Take the cotton swab and quickly dip it in water to slightly moisten the tip, which will help make it glide smoothly along the skin. Place the cotton swab tip on the back of the tick so that it’s slightly angled, and not directly over it. Push the tick around in circles so that it rotates around it’s axis, or hypostome which is its mouth part. After about 3-5 rotations the tick should release its bite and back itself out of the skin. Now you should be able to pick up the tick with the end of the cotton swab and can dispose of it properly. Also, you’ll want to try and remove it as soon as possible, the quicker you can get its head out of your skin the better, because doing so greatly reduces the chances of infection.
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