10 Winter Health Myths Busted

The chilly winds are here along with its many health myths. Stories that we tell ourselves and our friends: the cold air makes you sick or you should not exercise in the cold and so on.

Many of these myths which circulate in our social circles are without any scientific validity. Often, such myths are self-serving. They only end up confusing you and taking focus away from substantial health issues. You are better off without the false support of these comforting myths.

Winter: myth and reality 

1. Common cold has nothing to do with the cold weather. The low temperatures don’t make you sick. The number of cells that fight infections actually goes up during winter season. Common cold is the result of your body trying to manage the stress of the low temperature outside the body.

2. You should not avoid exercising during winter. Yes, it can be a struggle getting up in the morning but you should not let the weather ruin your exercise routine. In the cold weather, you can actually run faster and burn more calories. Having a faster and harder workout increases your endorphin level.

3. The cold is not the reason for your allergy. According to researchers, many people suffer from indoor and outdoor allergies. In winter, the indoor allergy gets worse. The windows usually remain shut all the time in winter, and the pets stay indoors. All this leads to poor air quality in the house. Many varieties of moulds thrive indoors during the cold. If your symptoms last longer than 10 days, it’s time to visit a medical expert.

4. You do not lose most of your body heat through your head. If you go into the cold without wearing gloves, then you would lose most heat from your fingers and palms. You must take care to cover as much of the body in protective clothing as possible.

5. Lack of sunlight is not the sole cause of winter depression. Busy holiday schedules along with family stress and worries altogether cause winter depression.

6. Women don’t gain 10 pounds during winter. At most, they gain about 1 to 2 pounds in the winter season. The six week holiday season accounts for 51% of weight gain.

7. There is some truth in the myth that Vitamin C prevents colds. The vitamin is essential in maintaining a healthy immune system. A large dose of vitamin C at the beginning of cold season can slow down common cold and even shorten its impact.

8. Cold air does not cause hair loss. The cold weather actually helps in keeping your hair.

9. Alcohol does not help you feel warm. What it does is that it causes the blood to rush toward the skin instead of the core organs. Thus, you temporarily feel warm.  

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