A group of elderly people gathered in the lobby of a community center in a community, waiting for a health lecture.

The keynote speaker, who claimed to be a senior health expert, made a special trip to expose "health myths" for seniors over 60 years old.

He claimed that many people have lived for so long and many habits are wrong, which attracts many elderly people to participate.

The lecture began, and the presenter listed a series of seemingly convincing health myths, which he spoke eloquently.

The elderly here were very worried, and some people asked if there was a remedy for the "wrong habits" they had been doing for so long.

The host said of course there is, and then began to introduce a health care product.

At this point, everyone must have seen that this lecturer is not really trying to refute rumors, but is here to promote health products.

But there are still many elderly people who are impressed, and many people can't wait to flock to the product, and they have taken out their wallets to buy it.

Uncle Sun's old man's son, Xiao Sun, learned that his father attended this health lecture, and he deliberately asked for leave to go home to accompany him, for fear that something would go wrong.

Sure enough, this lecture was ill-intentioned, and during the intermission, Xiao Sun found his father and made it clear to him.

Looking at the old neighbors who were immersed in the buying boom around him, Uncle Sun suddenly realized.

In fact, many so-called "health skills" are made up by people, and the purpose behind them is impure.

Moreover, these things have been spread more and more widely, many people believe in them, and many companies have taken the opportunity to promote the so-called "miracle medicine".

Let's take a look at the rumors, have you been tricked?

1. Can iodized salt effectively protect against radiation?

Iodized salt is not resistant to radiation, and radioactive iodine is mainly eaten by us through the respiratory tract and food chain, and the risk of thyroid cancer increases if you eat it.

As a result, many people think that if they eat more iodine, they can block the harm of radioactive iodine to the thyroid gland.

You know, eating more iodine does help reduce the body's absorption of radioactive iodine, but it would be naïve to think that eating iodized salt alone can keep all radioactive iodine out.

Iodized salt is at best an adjunct, and it can't be leak-proof.

Radioactive iodine is "cunning", it can not only enter the human body from the mouth, but also into the skin, and it is even easier to enter from the respiratory tract.

Even if you use iodized salt for stir-frying and cooking, it can't stop it from being eaten by you from other ways.

Although iodine is an essential trace element in our body, it is not enough to overdo it, and it is not good to eat too much.

Excess iodine can cause thyroid disorders, either overactive or sluggish.

The key to preventing radioactive iodine is not how much iodized salt is to eat, but to avoid dealing with radioactive substances as much as possible, and to take protective measures is the right way.

Wearing protective gear and making sure the food and water you eat and drink are safe is what you really do.

Otherwise, just relying on iodized salt to "carry it" is really a sacrifice.

2. Does coffee contain carcinogens?

Acrylamide is classified as a Group 2A carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, and it is also present in coffee, which poses a carcinogenic risk to our body, doesn't it sound scary?

Many people panicked when they heard this, saying that they would never drink again, and they would hold on even if they were sleepy to death.

Although acrylamide is found in coffee, scientists have yet to find direct evidence that it can turn coffee into a carcinogen.

Besides, acrylamide is not unique to coffee, it is also found in many other foods and drinks, such as some bread and potato chips.

So, don't panic when you hear that coffee contains acrylamide, many things in life have it, and you have to look at it comprehensively.

3. Can diet pills lose weight quickly?

Who wouldn't want to be in the perfect shape and feel confident everywhere they go?

There are so many slimming products on the market that are dazzling, and some of the diet pills that claim to be able to "lose weight overnight" are even more eye-catching.

Why is it so popular, it is not because their effect is too attractive, it is said that they can be effective immediately after eating, but the hidden dangers behind these drugs must not be ignored.

Some diet pills may contain hormones, suppress appetite and prevent fat absorption, but in a short period of time, it can indeed make you eat less, and the weight will drop quickly, and the effect is obvious.

But in the long run, the problem comes, these drugs affect the endocrine system, and health problems are easy to occur, and if you don't do it well, it will increase the risk of heart disease.

What's worse is that once the drug is stopped, the weight is likely to regain with a vengeance.

Weight loss still has to be scientific, don't try to be fast, but try to be stable.

4. Can Pudilan treat hemorrhoids?

It is estimated that many people have heard of the name Pudilan. This herb can clear away heat and detoxify, cool blood and stop bleeding, and is still very effective for some inflamed and bleeding diseases.

However, it is not enough to refer to Pudilan to solve the problem of hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoids are the bulging of the veins around the anus, swelling and bleeding, which is tormenting and embarrassing.

Pudilan is indeed a medicine for hemorrhoids, but it has to be shared with other Chinese medicines.

Pudilan is useful for dealing with hemorrhoids, but it is not enough to rely on it, adjust your eating habits and take a multi-pronged approach to completely cure it.

5. Is monosodium glutamate "technology and hard work"?

MSG must be indispensable in everyone's kitchen, it can make meals instantly fresh, and make ordinary dishes instantly delicious.

The main ingredient of monosodium glutamate is actually monosodium glutamate plus a little sodium chloride, which looks like a white crystalline powder.

Some people are worried that MSG will not deteriorate when cooked at high temperatures, and some harmful substances will be generated.

In fact, as long as we do not use it excessively, the health impact of MSG is basically negligible.

On the contrary, adding a little MSG in moderation can be the icing on the cake, making the food taste to the next level, and it is called a delicious taste.

6. Should I cover my fever and sweat?

Fever is actually the body's immune system fighting viruses and bacteria head-on, which is a normal defense response of the body.

In the past, the older generation often said that sweating can help the body "dissipate heat", which is good quickly.

But this is actually unreliable, you think, the body is already "high temperature sterilized" when you have a fever.

At this time, if you cover it tightly, it will only make the body temperature higher, which is like adding fuel to the fire, which is not conducive to reducing the fever.

Moreover, when the burn is severe, the water in the body flows out, and it is easy to lead to dehydration due to excessive sweating.

I already have a fever, and if I get rid of water, it will make it worse.

In traditional Chinese medicine, there are indeed methods to achieve the purpose of detoxification and self-nourishment, but these are all used when the body temperature is normal and the body is healthy.

When you have a fever, it is purely misoperational, not only will it not let the body temperature drop, but it may burn even more.

7. Is instant noodles junk food?

Instant noodles cook quickly, and you can make a simple and delicious meal in minutes.

Especially those office workers who are busy every day and the student party who stay up late to prepare for the exam, instant noodles are simply their "savior".

Save time and effort, come to a bowl at any time when you are hungry, and solve the hunger problem immediately.

But this instant noodle has somehow been labeled as "junk food" by many people.

Although it is said that when manufacturers make instant noodles, they do add some seasonings, preservatives and the like.

But these added things are all in accordance with national regulations, and the dosage is within the safe range, and they will not come randomly.

It's not a good thing to eat processed foods all the time, but eating instant noodles once in a while won't make you sick all of a sudden.

At most, the nutrition of instant noodles is relatively simple, and if you eat too much, the nutrition may not be balanced enough.

8. Can eating carrots protect your eyes?

Carrots contain a lot of β-carotene, which can be turned into vitamin A in the body, which is so important for the eyes that it is directly related to the health of the retina.

But don't think that nibbling a few carrots will cure myopia.

On the one hand, myopia is related to genetics, and on the other hand, long-term eye fatigue is also a major cause of myopia.

It is unrealistic to cure vision problems simply by eating foods rich in vitamin A, and it is not good to eat too many vitamins.

Rest when you should rest, go out to play when you should go out to play, don't keep locking yourself in the house, and use your eyes reasonably, so that you can really protect your eyes and eyes.

9. Is it easy to get kidney stones by eating tofu?

Kidney stones are those minerals in the urine that slowly move through the kidneys to form a hard lump like a stone. The limescale in your kettle is pretty much what it means.

Tofu is made from soybeans and is a frequent guest on many people's tables, and it does have calcium in it, but most of this calcium is soluble and will be absorbed by the body instead of turning into stones.

Some people say that there is also oxalic acid in it, which also leads to stones, which wrongs tofu, but in fact, the content of oxalic acid in it is really not much.

The little tofu you eat every day is not enough to form stones. However, if you have kidney problems, it is safer to eat less tofu.

10. Can drinking milk increase height?

There are many factors involved in height, and genetics is the majority of what affects height.

Parents are tall, and basically the child is more likely to be tall.

Milk is a good thing and contains a lot of protein, which is the building block of all kinds of tissues in our body.

Especially for teenagers who are growing their bodies, the whey protein and casein in milk are great for healthy bone development.

Milk is also rich in calcium, which is essential for bone growth, making bones stronger and stronger.

Therefore, drinking milk does help to grow taller, but milk is not a panacea that will work immediately, the key is the combination of genetics, exercise and diet.

epilogue

You look at the "health rumors" above, which one has not been heard in life?

Some of these rumors are for the sale of medicines, and some are over-interpretation and over-concern about the composition of food.

All kinds of claims about health are flying all over the sky, some are true and some are false, and if you are not careful, you may be fooled.

In the face of these, we have to have a lot of eyes, don't believe it all, don't care who says it, put a question mark first, and wonder if it really makes sense.

The most important thing is to listen to the professionals, whose words are reliable, because the advice they give is based on rigorous scientific research and rich clinical experience.

It's not just a casual pat on the head, they know a lot and have a lot of knowledge, so it's right to follow their guidance.

When it comes to health information, authenticity is too important, if you believe it wrong, it will be in vain, and it will hurt your body.

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