Medical Myth &

Healthy lifestyle

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Introduction

❄ From an Islamic perspective health is viewed as one of the greatest blessings that Allah has bestowed on mankind.

❄ Allah has bestowed countless blessings upon us. He has endowed us with the gifts of sight, hearing, intellect, health, wealth and family.

❄ There is a saying ‘’Health is the greatest gift & contentment is the greatest wealth’’

❄ To lead a healthy life certainly we have to abide by Islam & Science.As a matter of ignorance often we become biased by Myth which is false belief or idea.

Aim

To apprise the healthy lifestyle with debunking

the myth related to health.

Scopes

DefinitionCommon medical

mythsMyths in

BangladeshHealthy lifestyle

DefinitionAn idea or story that is believed by many people

but that is not trueA traditional story, especially one concerning the

early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically

involving supernatural beings or events.

Surprisingly❄Even physicians sometimes believe

medical myths contradicted by scientific evidence

❄Examining why we believe myths and using evidence to dispel false beliefs can move us closer to evidence based practice

Common Medical myths

Myth: You should drink at least eight glasses of water a day

Facts

Our bodies are very good at regulating our fluid levels. The origins of this myth is most likely the fact that a 1945 government agency said that the human body needed around 8 glasses of fluid a day.This included the fluid from all of the foods we eat and drinks like juice, milk, and even caffeinated tea & coffee.

Somehow over time “fluid” turned to “water” and the modern water myth arose. So, in reality, if you are thirsty, drink some water. If you are not, don’t.

Myth: "When you have a fever, sweat it out under layers of blanket."

Facts

When you're down with a fever, someone will come along & tuck you in under the blanket. Soon, you feel hot and end up drenched in your sweat, but you have to stay under the blanket to "sweat out the fever".Guess what. This actually escalates your fever!

Being cooped under the blanket will keep the heat in and cause your body temperature to increase even more, thus increasing your fever.Technically, sweating does help to bring the body temperature down..But it is actually a dangerous way to break a fever because of the high body temperature and dehydration that occurs.There are better and safer ways to bring your fever down, such as taking a shower or applying a cold washcloth to your forehead.

Myth: Vaccines can cause the flu

Facts The influenza vaccine, also known as the flu shot, does not contain a full active virus and cannot infect you with the illness.

On the contrary, the flu vaccine is the best way to avoid getting the flu. The vaccination works by stimulating your body to create antibodies. If you come in contact with the influenza virus, the antibodies destroy it before you can become ill.

The flu shot does contain dead flu viruses but they are, well, dead. "A dead virus cannot be resurrected to cause the flu.

The Myth: Back pain should be treated with bed rest

Facts

The opposite is actually true in this case. Bed rest can prevent the lower back from fully recovering or at the very least, delay the recovery significantly.

Patients who continue to engage in ordinary activities recover faster and usually have fewer problems with recurring pain and other back troubles.

Myth: Cracking your knuckles will cause arthritis in later life

Facts

The cracking sound in the knuckles is caused by the bones moving apart and forming a gas bubble – the sound is the bubble bursting.

It is quite common to hear someone warning a knuckle-cracker that they will get arthritis, but the worst that can happen to a compulsive-cracker is that their finger joints may weaken over time. Arthritis is caused by a variety of things (such as crystal formations in the case of gout) – but knuckle cracking isn’t one of them.

Myth: Shaving hair causes it to grow back faster, darker, or coarser

Facts

Another common belief is that shaving hair off will cause it to grow back in a darker or coarser form or to grow back faster. It is often reinforced by popular media.Recent studies confirm that shaving does not affect the thickness or rate of hair re-growth.In addition, shaving removes the dead portion of hair, not the living section lying below the skin’s surface, so it is unlikely to affect the rate or type of growth. The new hair has not yet been lightened by the sun or other chemical exposures, resulting in an appearance that seems darker than existing hair.

Myth:Reading in dim light ruins your eyesight

Facts

Though it may be more comfortable to read with more lighting or sit further from the television, doing the opposite doesn't affect the health of your eyes.Your eyes comprise of muscles. Like any other muscle, your eyes can get strained or tired, but bad lighting or close proximity to objects will not permanently affect them. The only lighting that can damage your eyes is looking directly at sunlight or laser light. So stop telling that reading Humayun Ahmed with low light is ruining your eyes.

Myth: Fingernails and hair grow after death

Facts

Most physicians queried on this one initially thought it was true. Upon further reflection, they realized it's impossible. Here's what happens: 

"As the body’s skin is drying out, soft tissue, especially skin, is retracting. "The nails appear much more prominent as the skin dries out. The same is true, but less obvious, with hair. As the skin is shrinking back, the hair looks more prominent or sticks up a bit."

Myth: We use only 10% of our brains

Facts The belief that we use only 10% of our brains has persisted for over a century, despite dramatic advances in neuroscience.Evidence from studies of brain damage, brain imaging, localisation of function, micro structural analysis, and metabolic studies show that people use much more than 10% of their brains.Numerous types of brain imaging studies show that no area of the brain is completely silent or inactive.The many functions of the brain are highly localised, with different tasks allocated to different anatomical

Myth: Supplements always make you healthier.

An increasing number of studies are finding that vitamin supplementation may not only be ineffectual but may even be dangerous. For example, people downing vitamins C and E may be predisposing themselves to cancer, according to a study published earlier this year in the journal Stem Cells, as high doses of these antioxidants can cause genetic abnormalities. "Eating more healthily in general is the answer."

Facts

Myth: Sugar makes kids hyperactive

Facts

Paediatricians at the Riley Hospital for Children recently said: “in at least 12 double-blinded, randomized, controlled trials, scientists have examined how children react to diets containing different levels of sugar.

None of these studies, not even studies looking specifically at children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, could detect any differences in behaviour between the children who had sugar and those who did not.” It is all in the parent’s mind

Myth: Eating at night makes you fat

Facts

This is a complete myth. It doesn’t matter what time of day you eat, as long as you eat only the total calories that you burn each day, you will not gain weight. If you eat fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight, and if you eat more calories, you will gain. It is as simple as that. Having said that, the routine of three meals a day at the same time each day can have other benefits in life (routine is good and it helps humans work more effectively), but snacks at night are no worse than snacks in the morning or afternoon.

The Myth: It is harder to lose weight than to gain weight

Facts

Actually – once you get your head around a new eating pattern, math and science are working in your favour. It is mathematically easier to lose than to gain. For example, if you eat 3,500 calories more than you burn, you will gain 0.3 pounds (0.14 kg), but if you burn 3,500 calories more than you eat, you will lose 1 pound (0.45 kg). Also, if you want to lose weight, you can expose yourself to significant changes in temperature which speeds up your metabolism. Finally, the above information is based on a pure fat diet – variations to the math occur when you introduce other types of food.

Myth: Pineapple & Milk mix is poisonous

Lets make a poison

Hot cocoaHeated beverage typically consisting of shaved chocolate, melted chocolate or cocoa powder, heated milk or water, and sugar.

Myth: You should wait an hour after eating before you go swimming

Facts .There is no special reason not to swim after eating. any type of vigorous exercise can be uncomfortable (although not dangerous) after an overwhelming feast. And cramps can happen anytime, whether you've eaten or not

Common Bangladeshi Myth:

One drop blood by one grapeDouble banana double babySaline increases energyRaw egg more energySnake bite tie tightJaundice, eat sugarcaneDrowning, round over headTin milk energy moreObstructed labour due overeating of mom.

Healthy Living Step No. 1: Assess your health status

Make appointments with your doctor & dentist

Check your BMI to see if you're overweight

Assess your activity

Keep a food diary

Check your mood and energy

Consider your social network

Healthy Living Step No. 2 Move more

Make it fun. Go on a walk with friends; take a belly dancing or karate class, or whatever you enjoy

Keep track of it. Make a note of your physical activity in your date book

Set a weekly goal for activity. make the first goal so easy that you say, 'I know I can do that

Work activity into your day. "Ten percent of something is better than 100% of nothing

Healthy Living Step No. 3: Upgrade your diet

Replace "I should" with "I choose." So instead of "I should be eating more fruits and vegetables use i will.

Choose to plan

Slow down and savour your food

Don't watch TV, work, or drive while you're eating. Sit down and enjoy your meal.

Healthy Living Step No. 4: Manage stress

Routine maintenance: Develop positive coping skills, such as meditation and visualization, and look for activities, such as yoga or exercise

Breathe. count your breaths for a minute, and then try to cut that number of breaths in half for the next minute.

. Breakthrough stress:  You might run

up and down the stairs a few times to burn off anger, or retreat to a bathroom stall to take a few deep breaths and refocus.

Healthy Living Step No. 5: Sleep better.

Take a hot bath Set a regular sleep schedule Prioritize good sleep.

No TV or computer two hours before bedtime

No heavy exercise close to bedtime

Healthy Living Step No. 6: Improve your relationships

Look for people like youSpend time with peopleBuild both virtual & real relationships If a close relationship is painful, get help

Healthy Living Step No. 7: Challenge your mind

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