This finger test promises to find out in 30 seconds if you have heart problems
A simple 30-second test has gone viral across the network. The test purports to diagnose how healthy your heart is and whether there is reason to go for it. Does this test really work?
This finger test promises to find out in 30 seconds if you have heart problems
"Must not miss" systemOur heart is the most powerful and important organ in our body and therefore its health is very important, but while diseases in other areas of the body are easier to detect, the heart may surprise. On the Bright Side website have published a method for checking activity and heart condition that you can do at home and will only need 30 seconds of your time.
The method, which has become viral across the network, suggests examining how our bloodstream will react when in contact with cold. For the test you will need to fill a bowl or tub in very cold water with a few ice cubes and put both your hands in it for exactly 30 seconds. Yes, this is definitely an unpleasant feeling, but at the end of the day you will see the results on your hands.
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The first and positive option is that your fingers will redden in the frozen water - which is a good sign, as it shows that you probably have no problem with your blood oxidation. The result also indicates that the heart and blood flow in your body are normal. However, if your fingertips appear pale or bluish in color, this may indicate circulatory problems. These symptoms may appear when your red blood cells have low oxygen levels. If this happens, you can warm your fingers or massage them to increase blood flow and help them regain their self-esteem. The bluish color indicates a problem with your heart's function, the Bright Side says, explaining that medical treatment should be immediately sought if the blue color is accompanied by one of the following side effects: shortness of breath, fever, headache, chest pain, hyperhidrosis, dizziness, fainting or lack of Fingers feeling.
The Bright Side also recommends four foods that may improve our heart health, including garlic that lowers blood pressure, bitter chocolate that normalizes blood pressure and fights inflammation, cinnamon that helps against heart disease and atherosclerosis, and avocado that lowers bad cholesterol levels and helps clear arteries.
We contacted the doctor to check the veracity of the finger test and he summed it up with the words "this is nonsense". So if you really want to know what your heart condition is - consult a doctor, but feel free to try the method for yourself, even if you're just curious about what color your fingers will get.
