017: Stop Doing That! 30 Everyday Health Myths DEBUNKED!

Think you need 8 glasses of water a day? That microwaving kills nutrients? Or that juice cleanses help your liver? Bullshit. In this rapid-fire, no-nonsense episode, Dr. Kristina Braly shreds 30 of the most common health myths we’ve been force-fed by corporations, influencers, and even grandma. From hydration lies to cold myths and bogus wellness trends, this episode is your antidote to everyday misinformation. Key Talking Points: Why you can stop counting glasses of water The truth about carbs, fats, and frozen foods Detox myths and why your liver doesn’t need help Debunking myths about microwaves, MSG, and body temperature Why “natural” doesn’t always mean “safe” Listener Takeaways: Hydrate based on your needs, not rules Eat balanced meals, not “fat-free” sugar bombs Trust science, not marketing hype Question every label—even if it says “natural” Know when you’re being sold wellness woo Citations: Mayo Clinic – “Water: How much should you drink every day?” https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256 Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health – “Detox Diets: Do They Work?” https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-weight/detox-diets/ NIH – “Microwave Cooking and Nutrition” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3849900/ Cleveland Clinic – “Debunking the Egg Cholesterol Myth” https://health.clevelandclinic.org/are-eggs-bad-for-your-cholesterol/ FDA – “Questions and Answers on Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)” https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/questions-and-answers-monosodium-glutamate-msg Harvard Health Publishing – “Why alkaline diets are bogus” https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/alkaline-diet-a-scientific-deception-201511168427 CDC – “Antibiotic Use Questions & Answers” https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use/q-a.html Cleveland Clinic – “Shaving Myths Debunked” https://health.clevelandclinic.org/does-shaving-make-your-hair-grow-back-thicker/ Johns Hopkins Medicine – “The Truth About the Common Cold” https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/common-cold American Council on Exercise – “Stretching and Soreness” https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/6650/does-stretching-prevent-soreness/ U.S. National Library of Medicine – “Is Gum Really Stuck in Your Stomach for 7 Years?” https://medlineplus.gov/magazine/issues/winter09/articles/winter09pg12.html Contact Info: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @icallbswithkb