If you don’t wish to go
to the hospital very often, then there are certain things you need to do to
take care of your health. But most of the times we miss what our body is trying
to tell us. Our body tells us a lot about our health and we often neglect it.
If you care about your health, then take these health tests at home that will
tell you if there is a need to go to a doctor.
Your Heart
For this one, you have to
sit still for up to five minutes. Then place your fingers on your wrist and
check for your pulse. All you need to do is measure it for a minute and count
the number of heartbeats. 60-100 beats a minute is considered normal in adults
and children above the age of 10. If your heart rate does not fall in this
range then it could mean that your blood pressure numbers are also not right.
It also means that it is time to see a doctor now.
Flexibility
Sit on the floor and stretch your legs in
front of you. Try to touch your feet with both your hands – if you successfully
do this without any difficulties then it means that you are in great shape. If
it was hard to do, then it means your body needs a workout. Indulge in some
physical exercises such as swimming, jogging, yoga, weight training, etc. This
will help build flexibility and reduce the chances of weakening of your joints.
Stamina
Before you do any physical exercise, it is
vital to check for a few things such as your stamina. As previously mentioned
find your pulse and count the beats. Now do 50 skips using a skipping rope. It
is normal if there is a 25 per cent difference in your pulse rate. But if the
difference is somewhere between 30 and 50, it means that your cardiovascular
system is weak. In the number of beats have increased more than 50, and then
you need to see a doctor get a proper diagnosis done.
Respiratory System
To check if your respiratory system is in
good shape, you need to sit down and take a few deep breaths, now take a deep
breath and hold it. Now hold your nose with your hand and track for how long
you can hold your breath. A normal person with a healthy body can hold their
breath for at least 25-40 seconds. If you cannot hold your breath for that
long, then you need to get further checkups done.
Posture
Stand in a natural position and ask
someone to look at your posture, if it becomes more rounded by 45 degrees or
more – this could indicate a spinal curvature, for which you should visit your
doctor immediately.
Your posture does not always indicate a
serious medical condition. It could be a result of a sedentary lifestyle. In
such a case you must try and keep your back straight at all times, especially
when working or doing exercises. To be certain if this is a medical condition
or not, you must visit a doctor.
