Health Tips, Fun Facts and Trivia
At i spa Health Studio we are dedicated to improving our clients' wellness in all aspects of their lives. So, whether it is healing at the hands of one of our practitioners, nutritional information or even a bit of humor for your day, we're here to help! We hope you enjoy the information we've collected, and we'd love to hear from you if you have any other fun facts or health tips you'd like us to share.Health Tips, Fun Facts and Trivia
At i spa Health Studio we are dedicated to improving our clients' wellness in all aspects of their lives. So, whether it is healing at the hands of one of our practitioners, nutritional information or even a bit of humor for your day, we're here to help! We hope you enjoy the information we've collected, and we'd love to hear from you if you have any other fun facts or health tips you'd like us to share.Did You Know...
A cough releases an explosive charge of air that moves at speeds up to 60mph.A sneeze can exceed speeds of 100mph.
What is the purpose of goosebumps?
To raise the body's temperature.
Muscle fibers contract in the skin to form goosebumps and this produces heat that raises the body temperature.
On average, do blondes, brunettes or red heads have more hair?
Blondes
They average more than 100,000 hairs on their scalp.
Did You Know...
You are taller in the morning.Throughout the day, the cartilage between your bones is compressed, making you about 1 cm shorter by day's end.
What is the fastest muscle in the body?
There are six extraocular muscles attached to each eye that allow you to look side to side. They are responsible for various involuntary motions, they allow movements called saccades that last 50 to 60 milliseconds each.
True or False
No matter how flexible you are, you can't kiss your elbow.TRUE!
Are you trying it now?
Did You Know...
The benefits of exercise are more than just for weight management or strength.Exercise also combats stress, promotes better sleep and activates the immune system.
What fruit is good for your skin?
Oranges
The anti-oxidants and Vitamin C in oranges help protect the skin from free radical damage known to cause signs of aging. One orange a day can help to keep your skin looking young.
Did You Know...
Drinking water before and after a spa treatment, reduces soreness and......helps to flush the body of toxins released from the muscles.
What fruit has the highest concentration of Vitamin C?
The Guava
Guavas contain more Vitamin C than oranges, in addition to phosphorus, iron and calcium. They are considered a "super fruit" because of their high vitamin content.
True or False
Women say more words per day than men.TRUE
On average women say 7,000 words per day and men speak just over 2,000.
True or False
The width of your arm span stretched out is equal to half the length of your whole body.FALSE
It's actually equal to the FULL length of your whole body.
What were used as the first acupuncture tools?
Acupuncture can be traced back as far as the Stone Age in China when knives made from stones and pointed rocks were said to be used to relieve pain and diseases.
Did You Know...
Your body uses 300 muscles to balance while standing still.It uses 200 muscles to take a single step forward. Balance exercises are a fantastic way to increase your core strength especially as we age.
How often do we shed and re-grow our outer skin cells?
Every 27 days.
That's almost 1,000 new skins in the average lifetime!
Did You Know...
Exercise can help make you smarter.Not only is it great for the body, and can help to improve your mood, but exercise also produces a chemical in your body that makes your brain more receptive to learning.
What does the symbol RX mean on prescriptions?
Take
From the Latin word recipe
Does that average person in their lifetime have more breaths or heartbeats?
Heartbeats
About 3 billion heartbeats vs. 600 million breaths.
True or False
Laughing is not only fun, but it's good for your health.TRUE!
Laughing lowers levels of stress hormones and strengthens the immune system. Give it a try!
Did You Know...
In addition to being a good source of calcium and fiber, broccoli contains phytonutrients, a group of compounds that can help prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.
Looking for a natural cleaning solution around the house?
Mix together the below ingredients and use in a spray bottle for cleaning bathrooms and kitchens:
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol
- 24 oz. water
For that feel-clean smell, add a few drops of your favorite essential oils.
Boogie on down!
Research has shown that when people exercise by walking, they walk 30% longer if they walk while listening to music. The rhythmic qualities of music have also been shown to enhance coordination.
Looking for a natural cleaning solution around the house?
Mix together the below ingredients and use in a spray bottle for cleaning bathrooms and kitchens:
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup rubbing alcohol
24 oz. water
For that feel-clean smell, add a few drops of your favorite essential oils.
Did You Know...
In addition to being a good source of calcium and fiber, broccoli contains phytonutrients, a group of compounds that can help prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.
Boogie on down!
Research has shown that when people exercise by walking, they walk 30% longer if they walk while listening to music. The rhythmic qualities of music have also been shown to enhance coordination.