Ah what a long and difficult battle to fight against received ideas! Well, now is the time to lift the lid on those not-quite-accurate beliefs that will surprise even your doctor at your next visit.
Today I got up on the right foot with the firm idea in mind to fight against misconceptions in the field of health. Are you ready to finally hear the truth?
Myth #1 :Swallowing chewing gum is serious!
When I was little, I was often told that I should not swallow my chewing gum otherwise it would stay stuck in my stomach quite a while! Oh don't tell me you never told your child?
So you can imagine my amazement when I discovered years later that this received idea is completely false !
Swallowing chewing gum is not so dangerous for our health because it contains indigestible elements by the organism. It therefore passes through the digestive system but does not stick inside.
Of course, it's not as much fun to swallow your chewing gum systematically;-)
Myth #2 :you have to drink a liter and a half of water every day to be in good shape
It is advisable to drink a liter and a half of water daily to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But, really, is it really necessary?
A study conducted by the American Society of Nephrology reveals that forcing yourself to drink a very large amount of water is not necessarily beneficial for the body.
And yes, because most foods already contain water in greater or lesser quantity and in particular fruits and vegetables. These water intakes are more than enough to properly hydrate our body.
Morality:it is better to drink when you are thirsty rather than forcing yourself to drink a lot to clear your conscience!
Myth #3:Cracking your joints leads to rheumatism
It has all happened to us at least once to crack our fingers wondering if this gesture could cause osteoarthritis in the long term. Well, rest assured the answer is no!
The sometimes impressive cracking that can be heard comes from the bubbles of carbon dioxide contained in the liquid which lubricates the joints and not from cartilage or bone.
Based on this observation, cracking your joints does not promote arthritis and rheumatism.
On the other hand, avoid getting into the habit of performing this gesture because in the long term it can affect the ligaments and decrease your muscle strength!
How about we play true/false together? Leave us your trick questions in the comments, we will try to find out the truth;-)
