5 Health Myths Exposed

You hear so many different things about your health today that it is hard to know what to believe and which ones are just myths

. There are so many different things that people hear that cause a panic only to find out that they are not true. So, which ones do you believe and which ones are okay to ignore? These are 5 health myths exposed that you may be surprised to learn.

Myth: You can get a cold from being outside too long.

Truth: Staying inside can actually be more harmful than going outside. The viruses and the bacteria that cause colds are transferred easier inside than out by people being in such close contact with one another. No excuses for staying indoors. Bundle up and get some fresh air.

Myth: Dry skin is just annoying, not harmful.

Truth: Dry skin is not only annoying and sometimes painful, it can also harbor infection. It is a great place for bacteria to build infection. The cracks on your skin cause from the dryness become easily infected. Make sure that you use a good moisturizer at least twice a day.

Myth: Poinsettia is poisonous to your children and pets.

Truth: There have been no confirmed cases of death by Poinsettias being eaten by either children or pets. There have been 22,000 cases of Poinsettia exposures from pets or children with no harmful outcomes. If your children or pets get a taste of the leaves or sap from this plant all should be fine. If they eat the entire plant they may vomit or get a bellyache. Christmas lilies, on the other hand, will kill your cat. Even some amounts, such as leaf particles, can lead to kidney failure in your cat and within twelve hours of consumption the animal could possibly be dead.

Myth: Depression spikes during the holiday season.

Truth: Depression is no more prominent in the winter that during the rest of the year. Stress and holiday blue are more noticeable with all of the deadlines and holiday stress of trying to prepare but these are not associated with the medical depression that is treated by a physician. Depression is a chemical imbalance and it is no more likely to appear in the holiday season that any other time of year.

Myth: Allergies are less likely to appear in the spring and summer.

Truth: Allergies are just as likely to be a nuisance during the winter as they are during the summer. Allergies do not stop at hay fever and pollen, they extend much further. The Christmas tree that you worked so hard to go and cut down may harbor pollen and mold which could cause, not only allergies, but upper respiratory infections as well.

Simply because you hear something from one person does not mean that it is true. There are many myths that you will hear that can cause you to change the way you live or the things that you allow into your house. Be careful what you believe and what you do not. If ever in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

by: Miranda Davis

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