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Like everything else in life, there are certain do’s and don’ts regarding the proper care of wedding rings. Here's some tips for newly-married - and yes - "oldly"-married men to keep that ring looking good and make it last (the ring that is!).
As a married man, there is no question that you fully understand the importance of taking care of your wedding ring. Even though the tradition of a male wearing a wedding ring did not begin until the 1940s, practically every married man these days wears one. Almost all of these men have wondered at some point in time just how they should properly take care of their wedding ring. Like everything else in life, there are certain do’s and don’ts regarding the proper care of wedding rings. Consider some of these ideas.
How to Clean It Minor cleaning of your wedding ring is a fairly simple process. If your ring has dirt on it, Aspiring Gentlemen says that all you have to do is simply get some warm water and some soap and soak it in this solution for at least 30 minutes. After that, remove the ring and let it air dry. If the ring has embedded tarnish or rough scratches, it should be professionally cleaned by a jeweler. If the ring has lost some of its stones, it will also need professional assistance to get the prongs back in. Finally, when it comes to polishing your wedding ring, you should, first of all, consider the type of metal that it’s made of. When Not to Wear It According to Enso Rings, there are definitely times when you should take your ring off. This is especially true for cleaning, physical activities, or sports. These would include such occasions as doing the dishes, performing heavy yard work, working with intense machinery or playing in a highly competitive sport or working out. This is because an injury to your wedding ring finger can cause you to have a condition known as ring avulsion. This is where not only is your finger damaged, but your ring breaks off and then cuts into your finger. There are even times where finger trauma can be so severe that people lose their entire finger. Avoid Water Activities When you do water activities with your ring on, it can lead to your hand going through a thing called vasoconstriction. MedicineNet defines vasoconstriction as the narrowing of the blood vessels that results from contraction of the muscular walls of the vessels. For example, vasoconstriction happens when your hands come into contact with cool water, causing the blood vessels in your hands to contract. This results in your hands and fingers shrinking enough for your ring to become loose—or slip off entirely. Do yourself a favor and put your ring in a safe place before going fishing, boating, river rafting, or any other water activity. Of course, there are many other things to keep in mind when it comes to the proper care of a male wedding ring. However, these tips are a good start and you can always read up for more suggestions. If you enjoyed reading this and you want more tips to help you look your best, check out more articles from The Beauty IDEA! KEWORDS
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Many people are surprised to learn whole milk has the same essential nutrients as low-fat and fat-free milk, so no matter which type of milk you choose to pour in your cereal bowl, use in your smoothie or fill up your glass, you can rest assured that all dairy milk – from fat-free to whole – is simple, wholesome and naturally nutrient-rich.Do You Love Whole Milk?
New research suggests you can follow your heart(Family Features) New research suggests “good” fat may be good for your cholesterol. Whole milk may help raise “good” cholesterol and could be considered part of a healthy diet that’s also good for your heart, according to a new study from the“European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.”¹ When adults drank two cups of whole milk every day for three weeks, they had higher levels of good cholesterol that promotes heart health (HDL) and similar levels of LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar (risk factors for heart disease) as when they drank the same amount of fat free milk for the same period of time. Based on these findings, researchers concluded whole milk can be part of a heart-healthy diet as long as calories are taken into account. This study adds to a growing body of research that suggests whole milk can fit within a healthy diet, and some studies suggest it may have additional benefits for both adults and kids – including maintaining a healthy weight and getting enough vitamin D. Researchers followed more than 18,000 healthy-weight women for nearly a decade and found those who consumed more whole milk and full-fat milk products (1.3 servings every day) were less likely to become overweight or obese compared to women who didn’t consume any full-fat dairy at all, according to a study from the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.”² Whole milk may also give kids a vitamin D advantage, according to another study from the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.” Kids who drank whole milk had higher blood levels of vitamin D than their peers who drank low-fat milk, even when the total amount of milk they drank was the same.³ Researchers believe this might be because milk fat helps kids’ bodies absorb vitamin D more efficiently. Experts agree milk plays an important role in a nutritious, balanced diet, and the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend three servings of low-fat and fat-free milk and milk products each day. Many people are surprised to learn whole milk has the same essential nutrients as low-fat and fat-free milk, so no matter which type of milk you choose to pour in your cereal bowl, use in your smoothie or fill up your glass, you can rest assured that all dairy milk – from fat-free to whole – is simple, wholesome and naturally nutrient-rich. Photo courtesy of Getty Images ¹Engel S, Elhauge M, Tholstrup T. Effect of whole milk compared with skimmed milk on fasting blood lipids in healthy adults: a 3-week randomized-crossover study. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2018,72:249-254. ²Rautiainen S, Wang L, Lee I, Manson J, Buring J, Sesso H. Dairy consumption in association with weight change and risk of becoming overweight or obese in middle-aged and older women: a prospective cohort study. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2016;103:979-988. ³Vanderhout SM, Birken CS, Parkin PC, Lebovic G, Chen Y, O’Connor DL, Maguire JL, TARGet Kids! Collaboration. Relation between milk-fat percentage, vitamin D, and BMI z score in early childhood. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2016;104:1657-1664. SOURCE:MilkPEP KEYWORDS
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