39: Top Health Myths: Don't Let Grandma Listen

"Starve a fever; feed a cold!" Whether it's from grandma, a friend, or the internet, a lot of health-related advice is passed down through generations or amplified through social media. There's a reason they persist - they seem logical and sound like good advice, so it's easy to assume they're true. Some are harmless but ineffective, while others might stop you from living your best, healthy life. Today will be a fun episode where I'm breaking down the most common medical myths and sharing the sometimes surprising facts. Enjoy the episode!   Myths busted in this episode: Egg yolks are bad for you Coffee can stunt childhood development If you eat a lot of carrots, you'll have better night vision Cracking your knuckles leads to arthritis Addiction is a choice Bottled water is better than tap water Energy drinks have brain-boosting ingredients Eating right before bedtime makes you overweight Crunches give you six-pack abs Tryptophan in turkey makes you sleepy Chocolate causes acne Chocolate is an aphrodisiac The flu shot gives you the flu Starve a fever, feed a cold Cold, wet weather will cause you to catch a cold You should apply deodorant first thing in the morning Your fingernails keep growing after you die The bigger you are, the less healthy you are Yogurt, fat-free snacks, and veggie chips are healthy foods Gluten is bad for you Weight training makes you bulky and manly You have to complete a certain number of steps/reps for exercise to be worth it Sitting is the new smoking Women don't get heart attacks until they're older Estrogen causes breast cancer If you're breastfeeding, you can't get pregnant Cranberry juice cures UTIs Mammograms cause breast cancer You must get a pap smear every year Cervical cancer is genetic   Mentioned in this episode Confessions of a Male Gynecologist | Episode 37: The Bull$hit Fear of Estrogen: I'm Ranting Again https://tassonemd.com/podcast-37/   This episode is sponsored by Örlö Nutrition Örlö Nutrition has the best supplements to supercharge your health and immune system. Get you all the health benefits you desire without all the worry. Get 12% off your first purchase by going to OrloNutrition.com (https://orlonutrition.com/discount/CONFESSIONS) and using code CONFESSIONS at checkout.   Resources Dr. Tassone's Practice https://www.drshawntassone.com/ The Hormone Balance Bible https://tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible/ Hormone Archetype Quiz https://tassonemd.lpages.co/hormonearchetypequiz/   Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.