5 falsehoods of folk medicine

Many times we follow closely advice that give us family, friends and neighbors to cure minor illnesses or avoid contracting them.traditional convinced that we will heal or not fall ill.In some cases we will improve , although on many occasions, it will not be for the reasons we believe.In others, will not have any effect what we do or may even be counterproductive .We will discover 5 falsehoods of folk medicine.

5 falsehoods of folk medicine

1 Chicken soup cures colds

In many homes when someone falls sick from a flu or a strong constipation, a soup is prepared Traditional chicken , with pasta and pieces of poultry.It seems that this soup contains something that contributes to the rapid restoration of the patient.

5 falsehoods of folk medicine

But...it is not like that.Soup gives us a situation of Comfort Being hot and containing carbohydrates and thanks to the amino acids it contains it has a slight calming effect.It makes we feel better , but has no healing properties .

2.Put on a jacket or you'll get constipated

When winter comes and the cold comes, inevitably you hear the phrase «put on a jacket or you will constipate »or « wrap up, what are you going to constipate «.This is not like that . Colds are caused by a rhinovirus that is spread and nothing has to do with wearing more or less coat.More than half a century ago this is known and the constipated people continue to be blamed for being little sheltered.

5 falsehoods of folk medicine

In winter, rhinoviruses proliferate because we are in enclosed spaces for a longer time and that is the environment that suits them best.

3.Yes you read in low light or watch television in the dark, you will go blind

This is another of the falsehoods of popular medicine.Actually if you sit too close to the TV or watch it in low light, the same as if you read without enough lighting, you will not permanently harm your eyesight .It is a bad habit, but the eyes get used to the darkness.What I will achieve is provoke you « visual fatigue »and possibly headache .

4.Putting hydrogen peroxide on wounds improves healing

When someone occurs Small wound or scrape, it is normal to put hydrogen peroxide .It is supposed to disinfect and with that the healing of the wound will be better and faster.With confidence we see the white bubbles that your ben crackling from the wound.But... hydrogen peroxide destroys everything , bacteria die and everything that is found in the path of released oxygen.Currently doctors think that oxygenated water delays Healing .

5.Drink orange juice if you are constipated, as it stimulates the immune system

Certainly vitamin C stimulates the immune system , but you have to maintain the level of vitamin C over time .It is useless to start drinking orange when you are constipated waiting to be cured.If you notice improvement It is because of the placebo effect, the orange will not fight your disease.If it is positive for your immune system to consume, for example, oranges or strawberries on a regular basis.

5 falsehoods of folk medicine

As you see, in most cases, the falsehoods of popular medicine has a real background, but all these remedies do not have the rigor that many times we assume and it is good to know to value them as they deserve.

If you have been interested in this article, you may want to know 7 old medieval remedies.

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