Tips for Protecting the Environment During a Pandemic

Maybe you have heard various news from all over the world, about how environmental conditions have improved and world air pollution has decreased since the Covid-19 pandemic. Human activity is relatively stopped simultaneously, because people lock themselves in their respective homes in the context of social distancing. In conditions like now, maybe we can take time to look in the mirror and introspect. What activities do we usually do every day that actually have a negative impact on the environment. Because humans are the cause of environmental damage, humans must also be responsible for finding solutions. Reducing human intervention in nature could even prevent future pandemics. The study recommends major actions, such as reducing deforestation and expanding agricultural land, to reduce contact with wild animals that may carry viruses harmful to humans. However, even small actions can be effective in protecting the environment, if implemented by many people. Here are … Read More

The positive impact of a cold shower after exercise

Shower after exercise, Surely this one activity can make your body fresher. After that, if you want to rest it feels even more comfortable after cleaning yourself from sweat and other dirt. Although a warm bath can indeed relax muscle tension, it turns out that a cold shower also has many benefits. If you don’t know, here are some of the benefits of taking a cold shower after exercising :

Speed  up recovery

After exercise, try to help reduce inflammation of the muscles, joints, and tendons. Cold water locally slows the rate of blood flow, reduces inflammation, muscle and joint stiffness – thus ultimately reducing pain

Reduce the risk of gout

A study involved 10 healthy people who were tested to swim regularly in cold water during winter. After exposure to cold water, the researchers noted a significant decrease in uric acid levels. When your uric acid level exceeds about … Read More