Many things in our world seem to us to be absolute truths that we don’t usually question. When we have a sore throat, we try to prefer hot drinks. We use household appliances less often to extend their lifespan. We claim that we are not good at math because our right brain hemisphere works better. However, many of these ideas are nothing but myths.
“Hot drinks help when we have a sore throat.”
Cold and soft-textured foods, such as ice cream, can relieve sore throat pain for some time. Of course, such treats are not a cure, so it is impossible to cure a sore throat with them. But it relieves some people of unpleasant symptoms and allows them to consume more healthy foods if swallowing is painful for them. However, consuming too much ice cream is not recommended, as it contains a lot of sugar, which suppresses the immune system.
On the other hand, it is better to avoid hot drinks that are really hot. They can irritate the throat’s mucous membrane and even damage it. This not only hinders recovery but also, according to some scientists, can lead to the development of other diseases.
“Sports drinks restore the body after a workout.”
Many special drinks enriched with electrolytes contain various ingredients that are not very healthy. They add hydrogenated oils, which are potentially dangerous for the thyroid gland, and corn syrup. The latter is rich in fructose, which can cause a huge increase in blood sugar levels.
Sports drinks are worth consuming only after intensive sports activities that last more than an hour and lead to active sweating. Even in this case, it is better to carefully read the product composition on the label. After a normal workout, it is better to just drink water, as it helps to restore all the necessary substances in the body.
“Chlorinated water leads to hair loss.”
Chlorinated water can indeed harm hair. People who spend a lot of time in the pool may notice that their hair becomes dry and stiff, but the risk of hair loss is not much higher than that of the general population. High chlorine concentration can cause irritation and dryness of the skin, which can ultimately lead to a reduction of hairline, but the concentration of this element in pool water is significantly below dangerous levels.
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