Wive’s Tales of Health, Some Truths and Many Not Does an apple a day keep the doctor away Nope, and making things rhyme doesn't make them any more true Not enough of anything in an apple daily to fend off disease Standard marketing to make a point. Cheerios is the poster child for this “Those who eat cheerios are less likely to have CVD" It’s because they make other healthier decisions and correlate with the cheerios. One presumably healthy habit increases chances of others like exercising regularly, eating vegetables etc. Isn’t it healthy? It’s not, not healthy as nature’s dessert 25 carbs, 19g sugar, 3g fiber, per apple 6oz soda is 19g sugar- drop a quercetin supplement in it and its very similar Soluble fiber Slows the insulin response, but also causes it Slightly better than juicing it Body digests it partially compared to insoluble which is the roughage Turkey Makes you tired If so, where is the “turkey in a pill’ supplement for sleep? Concept was tryptophan converts into 5 HT converts to 5 HTP converts to seratonin converts to melatonin There’ s no more tryptophan in turkey than in other meats Most nuts and cheese have more Reactive hypoglycemia It’s from eating a lot of food in general as well as the levels of carbohydrates and alcohol on holidays Insulin is released to pull all sugar into muscle, liver, and other organ cells, and then we are left lethargic and tired Exercising after will decrease the carb crash, but not suggested if over ate or drank anything “Cracking” Knuckles Cause Arthritis Thought was flexing the knuckles to crack them causes the bone to rub together and can cause inflammation that leads to arthritis Bone on bone is not “real” in vast majority of cases Air bubbles being formed makes the audible May mildly stretch the finger joint capsules and muscle tendons overtime Theoretically could cause decreased strength and mild hyper-mobility over years Swallowed Gum Stays in Your Stomach for 7 Years Arguably most common incorrect dietary myth It takes 7 days give or take for it to go through your digestive system Body actually breaks a lot of it down Detoxes Are Healthy General term that can mean a myriad of things, most are unhealthy Juice cleanses, supplements, diuretics, various dietary changes Wtf are “toxins” Fad junk term People literally freeze when you ask them Heavy metals, BPAs, environmental poisons from bleach, chemicals, and surfaces Personally believe water fasting is the only real active detox Body detoxes itself when healthy Primary job of the liver and kidneys to filter them out Lungs- They exhale carbon dioxide, and any particles caught in cilia Dabbing Whiskey on A Baby’s Gum is Good for Teeth Pain Common practice still, especially in Europe It is effective for pain and sleeping Questionably morally and safe The 5 Second Rule I originally heard 2 seconds, then 10 seconds Myth Busters- Insignificant difference between amount of germs from 1 second to 10 seconds What surface you drop it on makes a bigger difference Does Wet Hair in the Cold Cause a Cold Colds are caused by viruses and wet hair or no jacket does not attract germs They come from other people’s mucus and physical contact on surfaces Wive’s tails come from observations, this one doesn’t hold up You are more likely to get sick if you go outside, but thats because there’s more people and contact outside of your own home More people just get sick in the winter Due to being in doors in tighter areas more frequently with others You’ll Drown if You Don’t Wait 30 Minutes to Swim Concept is too much blood flows to your digestive system that your arms and legs will rapidly tire May cause a cramp or nausea, but nothing fatal I personally try to do at least 2 hours before general activity, but it won’t stop me ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M46pz5Lt_WU

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