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10 myths about our body that you have been taught wrong all your life

2022-10-25 20:42:01Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
10 myths about our body that you have been taught wrong all your life
10 myths about our body that you have been taught wrong all your life

A very famous myth is that people only use 10% of their brain. While this may be pretty well known by now, there are other myths that many people still believe. For example, our mothers and fathers used to tell us to wait 30 minutes after eating before swimming. However, this is a misconception that will be explained below.

Bright Side has uncovered 10 very popular myths that many people still believe.

Shaving your legs makes your hair grow thicker and faster.

Truth: When your hair starts to grow back, it may look like it's sharper and darker than usual. This is because the new hairs have not yet been exposed to the natural elements, such as sunlight and chemicals that bleach their color. This does not mean that razors cause your hair to become darker and thicker. So you shouldn't feel pressured to change your hair removal routine if you're happy.

All humans swallow 8 spiders in their sleep each year.

The truth: Spiders have no interest in climbing up and reaching our mouths when we sleep because our breathing and snoring do not allow them to get close. We are also too big for them, where they see us as a part of their landscape and nothing more. Furthermore, it would be very difficult for people not to wake up if a spider wandered around their face and entered their mouth.

Carrots can really improve your eyesight.

Truth: Carrots are an excellent source of Vitamin A, which is known to improve night vision. However, a person does not need to eat large amounts of carrots to get their vitamin, as they can get it from a variety of foods. It is important, however, to combine the carrots with some type of fat so that you absorb all the Vitamin A that you can. The bottom line is that carrots help keep your eyesight in good condition, but they cannot improve or restore it.

The tongue has 6 taste zones.

Truth: All regions of the tongue can detect all the different aromas and tastes that exist in foods. The myth of the taste buds has emerged in 1901, but recently scientists have debunked it. The tongue has 5,000-10,000 taste buds spread throughout their region and they send signals to our brain when we taste something. So it has more to do with brain perception based on experiences and memories than the taste areas of the tongue.

White teeth mean healthy teeth.

Truth: Everyone's teeth are different, and their white color doesn't necessarily mean they're unhealthy. It could simply mean that the thickness of their enamel is weaker, something that is completely normal. Also, other factors such as aging and smoking can reduce the enamel or stain it, removing the whiteness. We must not forget genetics, which can cause one's teeth to be shaped in a very specific way.

Your heart stops beating when you sneeze.

Truth: When you inhale oxygen before you sneeze, the pressure in your heart increases, and after you sneeze it decreases. So, naturally, your heart rate changes during this process, giving you the idea that your heart stops instantly. You can be sure that the electrical activity in your heart resumes normal and does not stop whenever your nose gets irritated and you sneeze.

You should wait 30 minutes to go swimming after eating.

Truth: Waiting 30 minutes to 1 hour after eating to get into water is not necessary. There is no concrete evidence that you will drown if your stomach is full. In the worst case scenario, you might get a stomach cramp and that's why you have to swim in shallow water so you can get out right away. Now, it may not feel the most comfortable to swim on a full stomach, but no harm is done.

Our blood is blue before it comes into contact with oxygen

Truth: Some people are confused when they see through their skin that their veins are blue. This is just an optical illusion. In reality, blood remains dark red inside our veins and turns a cherry red when it comes into contact with oxygen, thanks to a compound called heme, which is responsible for transporting blood throughout our bodies.

If you swallow gum, it stays in your stomach for 7 years

Truth: It's true that chewing gum doesn't get digested in your stomach, but it leaves your body just like any other food. Of course, it does not stay in our stomach for 7 years, but on the contrary, it comes out within 7 days. However, chewing gum is not a good idea, as too much gum can block your intestines and cause constipation. This is why you should be careful with this habit especially with children.


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