It doesn’t even warrant a doctor visit.

1.Ear wax is normal.

You shouldnt attempt to remove it.

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People cause all sorts of problems with Q-tips and (god forbid) ear candles.

They dont work and can cause you harm.

If yougenuinelyneed wax removed, go to a professional.

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2.Women,pleasedo not use soap or douching products inside your vagina.

It has a delicate pH balance and this is how you get yeast infections.

Wash your labia, butdo notclean internally.

The vagina is self-cleaning just like your eyeballs.

Do you wash your eyeballs?

Do you wash your face?

3.Over the Counter Detoxes are bullshit.

You have multiple organs that can detox perfectly fine if you take care of them.

Thats why wed rather fish them out before we have to cut out bits of your bowel.

5.You should not keep a full bladder or let your bladder stay over-distended for long periods of time.

It doesnt even warrant a doctor visit.

People think its the other way around.

just bring ear plugs to loud concerts and shows.

just dont listen to music on your earbuds/headphones too loud.

8.Take care of your feet.

Even small sores and go straight to the bone.

If the infection goes to the bone, chances are we are going to cut your foot off.

I have helped prep about half a dozen people just this week for foot amputations.

9.Fixing your posture can help headaches and low back pain.

12.All I can say is YOU DONT NEED ANTIBIOTICS FOR LITERALLY EVERYTHING.

The increasing resistance scares me and its gonna make my job a nightmare.

13.Brush your teeth 2x a day for 2 minutes.

Include your dosages as well as the name of the medication.

15.It gets worse when you worry too much.

The only three rules for health we need to focus on are: Dont smoke, exercise anddont worry.

In the era of multi drug resistant bacteria, soap and warm water still work.

17.Its shocking how many people dont know the anatomy of women.

The urethra is where your pee comes from.

It is also where bacteria can enter and cause a UTI.

No a UTI is not a STD.

And it isnt in your vagina.

Its in your urinary tract.

Also a yeast infection is not the same thing.

Often you get them after a dose of antibiotics that caused an overgrowth of yeast in the vagina.

And husbands/boyfriends, familiarize yourself so you could be understanding.

She is not gross.

She could have some anatomical problems and chronic UTIs.

It can happen to you too.

You just got blessed with a urethra that has a longer distance from the entrance to the bladder.

So most men dont get them as easily.

18.Nothing is too embarrassing to see your doctor about.

If youve been ejaculating blood, it could be an early symptom of prostate cancer.

If youve been peeing blood, it could be an early sign of bladder cancer.

If youve been pooping blood, it could be an early sign of colon cancer.

If you have a skin ulcer or lesion that isnt healing, it could be a developing skin cancer.

Small amounts of intense exercise are just as beneficial as larger amounts of moderate exercise.

Exercise is as effective for treating depression as medication.

You need both for an optimal recovery.

Treat your body with the same care as your most prized possession because itisyour most prized possession.

You cant enjoy any of the things that money can buy if you are suffering or in pain.

Anything else in life is replaceable, your body and health are not.

19.Smoking is the absolute worst thing you’re able to do for your body.

I know quitting smoking is hard, but like give it a try, for your bodys sake!

20.Alcohol is reallyreallybad for you.

You may think, I binge drink all the time and Im fine!

I come from a long line of heavy drinkers!

Its just some booze, Ive never gotten sick from it!

But BOY HOWDY do you not realize what it does to your body.

By binge drinking, you trigger the risk of developing:

Stomach bleeds.

Pancreatitis (both acute and chronic).

Liver disease and/or liver failure.

There is just no reason to do that to your body.

21.That chest compressions arent like gently kneading dough as per TV.

Needs to be 22.5 inches deep, about 6cm.

Count them- its significant and forceful.

100 per minute is the speed of the beat of Staying Alive.

Push fast, push hard.

If you arent getting tired after a minute you probably arent pushing hard enough.

Most psychosis happens because someone havent had slept or havent had good sleep for extended periods of time.

AND DONT JUST RANDOMLY STOP YOUR MEDICATION BECAUSE YOU FEEL BETTER.

You feel better because you have consistent amount of whatever is leveled in your body now.

And now that your body is hitting equilibrium everything is going great, so KEEP DOING WHAT YOURE DOING.

Having 3 soft stools per day does not mean you have chronic diarrhea.

I cannot stress this enough.

Stuff like this really changes peoples lives

26.High blood pressure doesnt have symptoms majority of the time.

Its called the silent killer and causes a plethora of other illnesses.

29.You need some kind of exercise.

Doesnt matter how you feel right now, sitting for 12-16 hours a day will have negative consequences.

30.Dont do DIY surgery or hold off on reporting things that are obvious warning signs.

Dont be the guy who tried to remove his skin cancer with a knife.