Although there are so many health advice from parents who have been trusted for a long time, that does not mean they are based on scientific evidence. Here are some health myths that are not entirely true:
- Spicy Food Makes Ulcer
This myth is not entirely true or false. Nearly 2/3 of all gastric diseases are caused by helicobacter pylori. Maag can also be triggered from the use of anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, as well as the use of tobacco and alcohol. Spicy foods, only exacerbate the stomach condition that has been affected ulcer.
- Children with Asthma Not Should Exercis
Physical activity often requires breathing power, so parents and doctors do not encourage children with asthma to exercise. But not all of these sports activities can trigger asthma attacks. Aerobics can actually increase lung power from sufferers. Some studies have shown that when people exercise, they become rarely affected by asthma attacks, are less dependent on drugs and are more often present in school. Although there are sports to avoid such as running, there are many other sports that do not trigger EIA (Excercise-Induced Ashtma) such as walking, cycling, swimming, baseball, softball, volleyball and tennis.
3.Vegetarians Not Getting enough Protein
This is not true. Vegetarians can get sufficient protein intake if they eat a lot of variety of foods such as vegetables, dried peas, long beans, red beans, whole grains, beans, and soy products. If you are vegetarian or vegan, you can consult a nutritionist about your diet to get your calcium, iron, vitamin B12 and D intake sufficient.
4.Chocolate and Fried Make Acne Skin
Acne is formed when the oil glands under the skin layer produce too much oil called sebum. Sebum actually works to keep skin moist and not dry, but when sebum and dead skin cells block the pores, the area of the skin will become irritated, swollen, and flushed. The gland produces excess oil because it is affected by hormones. That's why more teenagers have this skin problem. Stress and heredity are also one of the factors, but chocolate and fried foods are not the cause.
5.Cracking Arthritis Causing Fingers
This myth is not entirely true. Cracking the knuckles can make your joint pain but there is no scientific evidence that such activity directly causes arthitis, a disease characterized by swelling of the joints. If you always crack your knuckles, what will happen is a cartilage injury that causes the joint to become swollen. If you do it consistently, then the possibility of joint degeneration diseases such as arthritis can appear.
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