Life Protection
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The human body can be both amazing and embarrassing. While our bodies are capable of doing extraordinary things, it also does some things that are plain gross. Whether it is slimy, stinky or sticky, it can have us wondering if our bodies are functioning properly. The truth is that most gross bodily functions are absolutely normal and can even be a sign of good health!
Waking up with sticky or crusty discharge in the corner of your eyes is fairly normal. Everyone gets eye boogers, known as rheum � a mucus-based discharge from your eyes.
There is a massive misconception that visiting the washroom more than once a day indicates some digestive problem. In fact, a normal healthy bowel movement could be anything from a few times a day to a few times a week. It varies from person to person.
If you have calluses under your feet or flaky skin on your scalp and body, it is a sign of healthy and good circulation. Calluses are thick, hardened layers of epidermis that protects your skin against friction and pressure.
Passing gas is a natural part of the human digestive process. Silent or deadly, intestinal gas can indicate healthy gut bacteria. While passing gas 5 to 10 times a day is normal, excessive flatulence can be caused by a variety of highly nutritional foods including beans, dairy products, oats, soy and certain greens like cabbage and broccoli. If it disrupts your daily life, it could be a sign of gastrointestinal illnesses, like Crohn�s disease.
On any hot day, everyone is likely to experience perspiration or sweating, though some may sweat more than others. It is a normal bodily function that helps to regulate your body temperature. Sweating protects the skin from overheating and also removes the toxins that clog pores.
Our ears naturally self-clean. Earwax, or cerumen, is a normal substance produced to help keep the ears clean and healthy. It prevents debris, dirt and other things from entering into the ear canal and also helps to fight infection.
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