Despite better information dissemination, many health myths continue to propagate. It’s surprising how many people who visit Optimise Health still follow advice believed to be correct but often lack a scientific basis or backing. Are you guilty of the same?
Staying Hydrated with Eight Glasses of Water Daily
It’s surprising how many people still believe this advice and actually practice it.
- The reality is that the 8×8 rule only serves as a common guideline, but not everyone must follow it.
- Hydration requirements depend on several factors, such as physical activity level and body weight.
- Water intake varies between someone with a sedentary lifestyle and an active lifestyle.
- Hydration can also come from food, not just from water. So, if you’re drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day, eating fruits, and drinking soups, you might be overhydrated.
Eating Before Bedtime Adds Excess Weight
Good news to those who love late-night snacking, well, not exactly.
- The truth is that regardless of how late you eat, what matters is what’s on your plate. It’s a popular belief that metabolism takes a backseat at night, working slower than usual, resulting in fat conversion instead of fat burning.
- Experts recommend eating dinner with more complex carbohydrates, fibre, and protein so you won’t feel the need to snack at some point at night.
The Common Cold Is Caused by Cold Weather
If you’ve seen people doing an ice bath in the middle of winter, you’re definitely going to ask yourself why this myth persists.
- The truth is that it’s not the temperature that triggers the common cold. As your nasal passages dry out due to the dry winter air or indoor heating, they become susceptible to viral infection.
- Staying cooped up indoors increases the risk of having a cold and passing it on to other household members.
- Some studies show that spending hours in near-freezing temperatures can boost immune activity and strengthen the body’s virus-fighting responses.
You “Must” Cleanse and Detox
Cleansing and detoxification are the last things you need to do to become healthier. In fact, they’re more harmful than beneficial.
- The body is perfectly capable of naturally getting rid of toxins in the body. No need to do anything else except better care for your body and the organs responsible for detoxification.
- Most detox approaches involve drinking supplements and nutritional shakes, all of which don’t have proven health benefits.
- Other strategies use short-term diets and intermittent fasting, which are the opposite of what it means to eat a balanced and healthy diet.
Following a healthy lifestyle can be challenging because of the many misconceptions in the world of health. You need to be discerning with the information you receive, so you don’t end up compromising your health. If you’re undergoing therapy from Optimise Health, follow their advice for a speedy recovery.
