Facts And Myths About Healthcare In Society
In modern technology, the myths and facts about healthcare in society still exist. We know, in the last hundred years, the development of medical technology is becoming more sophisticated. However, the technology does not eliminate some of the myths that people believe. Sometimes myths are more reliable than doctors' advice. Here are some myths and facts about healthcare that grow in society.
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You need to eat when feeling cold and need to drink much of water when getting fever
The important thing is to maintain body fluids. When you lose a lot of fluid in the body, then our body is more susceptible to get disease However, you do not need to consume an electrolyte drink if you are not dehydrated or diarrhea.
If your hair is wet then you will catch a cold
In fact, health expert Jims Sears held a research which conducted in Britain where half the group of people was left in a warm room, while the rest of the group were in the hall with wet conditions and wet socks. After several hours, the group in the hall did not experience a cold or flu. He concludes that cold does not affect the immune system directly.
Never cut the bread crust
Some people believe the bread crust or the top of the bread contains lots of vitamins. In fact, a study in Germany in 2002 revealed the bread crust does not contain more vitamins. On the other hand, researchers suggested eating bread without crust because the bread without crust especially made from wheat contains eight times more antioxidants. Most of the wheat labeled bread is usually made with a mixture of fortified flour and wheat flour with minimal fiber.
Swallowing a gum will be left in the stomach for seven years
In fact, the swallowed gum will come out of the stomach when a person has a bowel movement. Senior Doctor of Pediatrician Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, David Pollack said the fluid in the body will bring the chewing gum to the intestines before being discarded. Although chewing gum will not decompose in the digestive system, it will not cause stomachache.
To get rid of hiccups by surprising the person
In fact, David Pollack also says to handle the right hiccups by chewing a teaspoon of sugar. From the research published in The New England Journal of Medicine, mentioned 19 of the 20 participants who try this method heal from hiccups.
Eating fish makes us smarter
In fact, fish consumption especially salmon at the age of growth is recommended. Salmon contains omega 3 that is important in brain development, cognitive and sharpness vision. A study published in Clinical Pediatrics in 2008 revealed that consumption of omega 3 is very important in helping children improve the understanding and addition the vocabulary. Omega 3 can also be obtained on avocado, canary and canola oil.
Drinking warm milk causes you to fall asleep easily
In fact, milk contains only a small amount of tryptophan, an amino acid that causes a person becomes sleepier. Clinical Psychologist, Michael Breus from Arizona says that someone will fall asleep when consuming one gallon of milk. “The thing that can help children fall asleep is to fan the child, while milk is just one part of the process of getting the child to sleep," he said.
You are forbidden to swim after meals
In fact, after eating it is allowed to swim because the muscles got the supply of nutrients. On the other hand, swimming in an empty stomach can cause a person to cramp easily and hamper your muscle performance.