A neurologist has revealed the three common things he would never do – including why you should avoid breathing through your mouth.
Dr Bing, who has 100,000 TikTok followers, regularly goes viral for sharing health tips and tricks.
In a recent clip, the seasoned physician shared key habits that he avoids and they are worryingly common.
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The post, which has garnered 269,000 views, started with the doctor explaining why a certain type of breathing can be seriously detrimental.
“I try to not breathe through my mouth,” he said.
“This is because breathing through your mouth is not only bad for your teeth, face and lungs, but it can actually be bad for your brain as well.
“Research has shown that chronic mouth breathing can disrupt the rhythm in your brain, as well as the way that blood flows in your brain.
“And that can impair your memory as well as your common defunctions.
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“Mouth breathing during sleep can worsen obstructive sleep apnea, and that could negatively affect your heart, as well as increase your chances of stroke and dementia in the future.”
Dr Bing continued on to explain that chronic mouth breathing may also indicate an underlying medical or structural issue, and recommended getting it checked with a professional.
Next up in the video, shared by What’s The Jam, the neurologist form Michigan, US, advised against overdoing it with supplements.
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Dr Bing said: “I don’t ignore the potential side effects of over-the-counter supplements.
“Some supplements are great for some people, like magnesium for migraine or B12 for B12 deficiency, but you need to know what you’re taking and how much.
“And more is not always better.
“For example, I’ve seen people not being able to walk from taking too much vitamin B6, or increase pressure in the brain from taking too much vitamin A.
“Remember: supplements are not replacements for a balanced diet.”
Finally, Dr Bing explained why it is crucial to not lose track of your bowel movements throughout the day – and particularly how many times you have passed stool.
He said: “I don’t lose count of the number of times I go to number two on the toilet.
“Hopefully this is not TMI, but you should be aware that your gut and brain are very closely connected through the gut-brain axis.
“Bowel movement every three days or less, or more than twice a day, is associated with increased risk of cognitive decline.
“The gut microbiome which is connected to your bowel movement patterns plays a significant role in the gut-brain axis.
“You can optimise your gut microbiome by eating foods with high fibre, Greek yoghurt that contains probiotics, fermented foods, and drink plenty of water every day.”
