Some health myths didn’t stop at childhood.
They followed us into adulthood, the gym, the bathroom, and even the pharmacy.
Let’s keep examining them—one myth at a time.
🔍 Myth: Showering Right After Sports Causes “Pasma” 🚿🏀
Reality: Showering after exercise does not cause illness.
What people call pasma:
• Muscle fatigue
• Soreness or stiffness
• Weakness or shaky hands
• Nerve irritation
What really happens:
• Muscles are warm and tired
• Heart rate is settling
• Water helps regulate body temperature
Pasma is not a medical term, and there is no English word for it.
The symptoms are real. The explanation is not.
🔍 Myth: Letting Sweat Dry on Your Body Is Dangerous 💦
Reality: Sweat drying is not harmful.
What really happens:
• Sweat evaporates to cool the body
• Cooling can feel sudden
The real issue:
• Fatigue
• Sudden stop without cooldown
Sweat is doing its job, not causing sickness.
🔍 Myth: Pointing a Fan or Aircon at Your Back Is Bad for You ❄️
Reality: Cold air does not damage your back or organs.
What really happens:
• Muscles cool down
• Muscles may tighten slightly
The real issue:
• Prolonged sitting
• Poor posture
• Muscle tension
Cold air reveals tension. It does not cause disease.
🔍 Myth: Wearing Caps or Hats Causes Baldness 🧢
Reality: Hats do not cause hair loss.
What actually causes baldness:
• Genetics
• Hormones
• Age
What really happens:
• Hair follicles get nutrients from blood
• Normal hats do not damage follicles
If hats caused baldness, baseball athletes would all be bald. They aren’t.
🔍 Myth: Not Pooping Every Day Is Unhealthy 🚽
Reality: Daily bowel movement is not required.
What is considered normal:
• Anywhere from three times a day to three times a week
The real issue:
• Pain
• Straining
• Discomfort
Health is about consistency, not frequency.
🔍 Myth: You Must Brush Your Teeth After Every Meal 🪥
Reality: Brushing immediately after meals can harm enamel.
What really happens:
• Enamel softens after acidic food
• Immediate brushing can wear it down
The better approach:
• Brush twice a day
• Wait before brushing after meals
• Rinse with water instead
More brushing is not always better.
🔍 Myth: Deodorants or Antiperspirants Cause Body Odor 🧴
Reality: They reduce odor, not cause it.
What really causes body odor:
• Bacteria breaking down sweat
• Moist environments
What really happens:
• Deodorants reduce bacteria
• Antiperspirants reduce moisture
Smelling more after stopping use is contrast, not damage.
🔍 Myth: Antiperspirants Are Bad Because They Block Sweat 🚫💦
Reality: Blocking underarm sweat is not harmful.
What sweat is for:
• Cooling the body
What really happens:
• Only a small area is affected
• The body adjusts easily
Detox happens in the liver and kidneys, not the armpits.
🔍 Myth: Taking Medicine with Cold Water Makes It Ineffective 💊🧊
Reality: Water temperature does not cancel medicine.
What really happens:
• The body quickly equalizes temperature
• Absorption depends on chemistry
Warm water is about comfort, not effectiveness.
🔍 Myth: Cold Water Is Bad for the Stomach 🥶
Reality: Cold water does not damage the stomach.
What really happens:
• The stomach warms it quickly
• Digestion continues normally
Any discomfort is temporary, not harmful.
🔍 Myth: Foot Odor Is Caused by Not Wearing Socks 🧦
Reality: Foot odor is caused by bacteria and moisture.
What really happens:
• Sweat creates moisture
• Bacteria create odor
Socks help only if they keep feet dry. Dirty socks make it worse.
This isn’t a medical journal. It’s just clearing up things we’ve been worried about for no good reason.
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Most health myths start with a real sensation then end with a wrong explanation.
The body is adaptable, resilient, and smarter than fear-based rules suggest.
Ingatz—and stop blaming water, air, and sweat for everything. 😄
If you missed Part 1, it’s right here.
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