You wake up, you wash your body, brush your teeth and hair. You moisturise your skin and do the rest of your health and beauty routine. And while these are important aspects of your body and health to care for, what about the rest of you?
Every person has those often neglected body parts that you don’t pay much attention to until there is an issue or they fly just under the radar, meaning you know you need to do something, but you don’t actually get around to it. And oh, these neglected body parts can wind up causing you some major health issues if not given a bit of attention from time to time. Let’s take a look.
Eyes
These days, people are glued to screens for a myriad of reasons, and eye strain is everywhere. And according to an article published in the New York Post, the average adult will spend around 44 years of their life looking at a screen. That’s a lot of blue light exposure. But regardless of whether or not you need glasses or you spend hours in front of a screen each day, having annual eye tests is a good idea, as is abiding by the 20-20-20 rule, which is taking a 20-second break every 20 minutes and standing 20 feet away. It’s a habit that makes the world different for your eye health.
Ears
And mouth and nose…. You know you sang that!.
For many people, ear health is relatively minor on the scale of health complications to be concerned about. However, your hearing plays a massive part in all aspects of your life, and issues with your ears and hearing can impact your social life, cognitive ability, mood, and even your job. Staggeringly, around 79% of adults over the age of 45 haven’t had a hearing test in the last few years. And hearing issues can range from the pretty minor, i.e., requiring earwax removal, to having to get an ear infection treated or even dealing with hearing loss and needing hearing aids.
Feet
When was the last time you really looked at your feet as a whole body part, not just the bits you can see? Your feet are workhorses, and you rely on them for pretty much anything you do on a daily basis. From walking to driving to kicking the kids’ mess back under the table, so no one can see it. But many people brush off foot issues when, in reality, they can be displaying signs that something is amiss. From ingrown toenails to cracked skin, swelling, or even pain and numbness, there are many ways your feet can show signs your body needs medical intervention.
Gut
Gut health has become a big thing in recent years, and more people are becoming concerned about their gut microbiome and how a healthy or unhealthy gut, as the case may be, impacts their overall health. Your gut does more than just break down food; it’s home to trillions of essential bacteria that influence every fibre of who you are and the type of day you will have. It impacts your energy levels, immune system, and so much more. So it makes sense that you want to be eating gut-friendly foods and staying hydrated so your gut health has the best chance of thriving.