Medical Myths You Must Know

There are numerous myths related to medical science, which doesn’t have any relevance behind it. These myths don’t have any evidence to prove them right or wrong. Even then they are quite popular among the people. Here are some of the common myths which every one of us should be aware of-

Drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday

There is no scientific evidence  that  to keep yourself healthy, you should drink at least 8 glasses of water every day .This notion has been accepted worldwide and you can spot people carrying around bottles of water with them. The amount of water one needs to consume everyday depends on factors like how much water was there in the food we took, whether it is hot outside and our physical condition. Drinks such as tea, coffee, soft drinks, juices, etc may be counted towards the total of 8 glasses of water per day.

Cancer treatment

Many people firmly believe that there isn’t any purpose in cancer treatment. It is simply pointless and a waste of money .This would have been true some years ago. But now with the advancement in medical sciences and the invention of many drugs, cancer is no longer an incurable disease. Real progress is being made in cancer research .If you receive proper treatment in the first stage itself, it will be effective.

Cracking Knuckles

It is common myth that cracking knuckles will result in arthritis. But actually the sound you hear is that of a bubble bursting, which is formed when the bones move apart. If you continuously crack your knuckles over a long period of time, you finger joints may weaken. But it hasn’t got anything to do with arthritis. Arthritis is caused when the immune system attacks the joints. So you can continue cracking knuckles without any fear.

Hyper activity among kids

Most of the parents feel that their kids become hyperactive if they are given sugar. Even though many studies have been conducted on the relationship between sugar and hyperactivity among children, none of them could provide a clear scientific research. Hyperactivity in children might be due to the consumption of artificial food colours. But is advisable to give children limited sugar items, as it can be the reason for some other disease.

Back pain

It is said that back pain can be cured by taking bed rest. Taking bed rest actually worsens your back pain instead of making it better. If you engage yourself in your daily activities, you recover faster and will have fewer problems. A maximum of 2 days bed rest is recommended for back pain from sprains or strains. You should stretch your back combined with small exercise to improve the condition instead of lying steady in your bed.

Courtesy: SiliconIndia