As we grow older and reach above our 30’s, regular annual medical check-ups are something that everyone should do. As a prevention or simply, a measurement of caution. However, you don’t always have time or medical insurance to cover these check-ups.
That’s why we suggest you take of yourself – by yourself.
There are “special tests” that are quite simple, that you can do by yourself and without any need for buying stuff in order to diagnose an illness or some other disfunction.
Here they are – completely free, because we care about your health and wellbeing!
For stroke and dementia
The only thing you’ll need in order to do this test is a timer. Lift up your leg, making your hip parallel with the floor and start the timer. If you can be in that position for 20 or more minutes, you shouldn’t worry about stroke or dementia. If you have trouble to maintain the balance, it is an indication for future problems with dementia or higher chances of stroke, because you might have problems with vessels in the brain.
For lung and heart diseases
Hormonal imbalance
This test is done through your hair. First of all, your hair should be freshly washed and dry. Pull out a small lock of your hair and if it only has 2-3 hairs, it’s perfectly normal. If you have more and you didn’t use much force to pull it out, you should visit a doctor, because it might be a sign of hormonal imbalance, caused by stress, poor hygiene or some other serious health issues.
Anemia
Diabetes
For this test you need a partner. Your partner needs to take a pencil that has an eraser on the other end, and he needs to touch your foot and toes from the down side, with the sharp end, and then, with the eraser. But you shouldn’t watch. If you can’t fully recognize the difference between the different touches, it is a sign of anemia, because this disease affects the nerve endings, causing low sensitivity.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Lift your hands up, and make sure your forearms are parallel with your face. Try reaching the base of your palm with your fingertips. If you feel tingling after doing this for more than 2 minutes, it is a sure sign of carpal tunnel syndrome, which appears when “ neighboring tissues press on the median nerve, and the pain and numbness will surely get worse in time, if you don’t treat this properly”. This syndrome is common among office workers and bikers, because of the sitting position and their hand always reaching out.
Hearing problems
sit in a quiet room and put your hands close to your ear, rubbing your fingers from each other. Repeat this from different distances on both ears. If you can hear the sound every time, your hearing is just fine.
Problems with your arteries
Cardiovascular diseases
Have you ever tried some of these simple trick-tests and have they been working out for you? Tell us in the comments below.
