The 5-Second Rule Will Make You Sick
3 HEALTH MYTHS YOU PROBABLY BELIEVE
We live in the golden age of information. The answers to many of life’s questions are just an internet search away. Despite this readily available wisdom, we still have a bad habit of believing health-related myths. Here are three popular health “facts” that are total works of fiction. The 5-Second Rule Keeps Food Safe Obviously germs and bacteria don’t really wait five seconds to pounce, but snatching your chip off the floor fast keeps most of the germs away, right? Not according to a 2006 study published by Dr. Paul Dawson. He found conclusive evidence that when food comes into contact with a contaminated surface, bacteria are transferred immediately. Even one second spent on tile, wood, or carpet is enough to infest your food with salmonella or another serious contaminant. Bottled Water Is Safer Than Tap Water People seeking out safer water alternatives increases the sales of bottled “spring water” each year. However, bottled water is more expensive, bad for the environment, and, as Dr. Morton Tavel of the Indiana University School of Medicine pointed out, over 50 percent of bottled water is just filtered tap water. The same effect can be achieved with a home filtration system. Of course, if the tap water in your area has been contaminated, bottled water is a safer alternative. However, in most circumstances, bottled water is no healthier than tap water.
Cracking Your Knuckles Causes Arthritis The connection between knuckle-cracking and arthritis came from studies where participants self-reported their habits. Modern medical research has shown these results to be false. The official stance from the John Hopkins Arthritis Center states, “There is no evidence that cracking knuckles causes any damage such as arthritis in the joints.” Still, chronic knuckle-cracking can lead to reduced grip strength, so you might want to break the habit anyway. You’ve probably heard these myths for years, but just because something is common knowledge doesn’t mean it is true. With information so easily available, always take the time to research the facts, especially when it comes to your health.
NOTHING QUITE LIKE A CABIN IN THE WOODS
WHICH ONE SUITS YOU BEST?
Log Cabin This classic structure is elegant, homey, and all-around awesome. A log cabin looks like it belongs in the woods. One of the best aspects of constructing a log cabin is that, depending on the location, you can source your wood directly from the property you’re building it on. Why invest in siding, drywall, and paint when you can use the natural beauty of a tree as a backdrop for years of memories? Shipping Container Yes, you read that correctly. Saving money on raw materials lets you focus more on interior amenities. Many people use a shipping container as the exterior of the home, then elaborate on the interior with modern refinements. While it may sound a bit odd, the results are stunning.
There’s nothing better than having a retreat in the woods to relax and unwind. There’s something about a cabin that just makes the stress melt away and fills your body with contentedness. A cabin could be the perfect destination for your Valentine’s Day. But why stop there? Every outdoor enthusiast should have a cabin, and here are three styles to choose from when constructing yours. A-Frame Because of its cost-effectiveness, the A-frame cabin is one of the most popular cabin styles. The structure is cheaper to assemble because the design requires fewer materials. On top of that, they are easy to construct, making it possible to do some of the labor on your own. Of course, what you gain in ease, you lose in square footage.
Whether it’s bringing back a buck or just looking for a spot to unwind, consider a trip to the woods this winter. It could be exactly what the doctor ordered.
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