14 Mythbusting Moments Necessary Because Of The Health And Wellness Industry
![14 Mythbusting Moments Necessary Because Of The Health And Wellness Industry](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/1/2/6/890126_320x180.jpg)
Looking for a guide on how to live a healthy, clean, toxin free life? Well, you're in the wrong place ya nerd! Instead, I have a list of health and wellness myths that we’re going to dispel together, wee!! But before we dive in, let me assure you that you can put down the yoni steam and back away very slowly. Why? Because the vagina is self-cleaning, thank you very much! And if that isn't enough to make you laugh, let us talk about how margarine was once believed to be healthier than butter. But as it turns out, it contains super high levels of trans fats, which are linked to heart disease. Which is bad, just a heads up! That's right- turn’s out margarine is nothing but butter's distant, less attractive, trans-fattier cousin. So grab a seat, put on your favorite hat (it shant make you lose your hair), and let's dispel some common health myths, shall we?
Red Meat Cheat Sheet
![CRACKED MYTH: RED MEAT IS BAD FOR YOU. FACT: Red meat can be a part of a healthy diet in moderation, especially for maintaining levels of iron, vitamin В12, and zinc in the body. Only excessive consumption of red meat has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and other health problems.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/9/6/889696.jpg)
Liver Quiver
![CRACKED MYTH: YOU NEED TO DETOX YOUR LIVER REGULARLY. FACT: The liver is the detoxifier of the body. It is capable of detoxifying the body and itself.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/9/5/889695.jpg)
Vaccinate Against Stupidity
![CRACKED MYTH: VACCINES CAUSE AUTISM. DO ore RE Group FACT: There is no scientific evidence to support this claim, and numerous studies have shown that vaccines are safe and effective. The myth began when a 1998 study used fabricated results to prove a link between the two. Also, signs of autism become more apparent around the time in a child's development when they are also receiving vaccines- leading people to believe the two are linked.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/9/4/889694.jpg)
Midnight Snack
![CRACKED MYTH: EATING BEFORE BED CAUSES WEIGHT GAIN. FACT: Eating before bed does not lead to weight gain, however, it is true that your body's metabolism does slow down during sleep.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/9/3/889693.jpg)
Hat Hair
![CRACKED MYTH: WEARING A HAT WILL MAKE YOU LOSE HAIR. FACT: Hair loss is primarily affected by genetics; you would have to wear a hat really tight for a really long period of time for it to have a temporary effect on hair loss.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/9/2/889692.jpg)
Thicc Bih
![CRACKED MYTH: IF YOU SHAVE YOUR HAIR, IT WILL GROW BACK THICKER. FACT: Shaving can sometimes make hair appear thicker or darker because the cut end of the hair is blunt, rather than tapered as it would be if it were left to grow naturally. This can give the appearance of thicker hair, but in reality, the thickness of the hair itself has not changed.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/9/1/889691.jpg)
Screen Time
![CRACKED MYTH: SITTING TOO CLOSE TO THE TV CAN DAMAGE YOUR EYES. FACT: While sitting too close to the TV may cause eye strain, it does not cause permanent damage to your eyes. This myth started when televisions contained more radiation than they do now.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/8/5/889685.jpg)
Nutter Butter
![CRACKED MYTH: MARGARINE IS HEALTHIER FOR YOU THAN BUTTER. FACT: Margarine was once believed to be a healthier alternative to butter, but it contains high levels of trans fats, which are linked to heart disease.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/8/6/889686.jpg)
Cold Case
![CRACKED MYTH: YOU CAN CATCH A COLD FROM COLD WEATHER. FACT: Colds are caused by viruses, not cold weather. However, being in close proximity to other people who have colds can increase your risk of getting sick- and you are more likely to be inside and in close proximity to others during cold weather.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/8/9/889689.jpg)
Pop, Lock, and Drop It
![CRACKED MYTH: CRACKING YOUR KNUCKLES WILL CAUSE ARTHRITIS. FACT: Studies have shown no evidence to support this common belief. The cracking sound that you hear when you crack your knuckles is caused by the release of gas bubbles in the synovial fluid that lubricates the joints. Arthritis is caused by inflammation of the joints- and the release of gas bubbles is not thought to cause it.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/8/7/889687.jpg)
Blame It On The Juice
![CRACKED MYTH: JUICE CLEANSES ARE A HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT. FACT: Juice cleanses lead to temporary weight loss due to a decrease in calorie intake, but most of that is water- not fat. Once you resume a normal eating schedule you are likely to gain it back.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/9/0/889690.jpg)
Carbo-load
![CRACKED MYTH: CARBS ARE BAD FOR YOU AND SHOULD BE AVOIDED. FACT: Carbohydrates are an important source of energy for the body and should not be eliminated from a healthy diet. Cutting carbs may lead to weight loss because high-carb foods can also be high-calorie- but the nutrients from good carbs (whole grains, vegetables, etc) are necessary to be healthy.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/1/5/4/890154.jpg)
Detox Dummies
![CRACKED MYTH: DETOX DIETS WILL REMOVE TOXINS FROM THE BODY. FACT: The body's organs, mostly the liver and kidneys, are designed to naturally detoxify the body. There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that specific diets can enhance this process.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/8/3/889683.jpg)
Phony Yoni
![CRACKED MYTH: VAGINAL AKA YONI STEAMING IS A GREAT WAY TO CLEANSE THE VAGINA. FACT: The vagina is self-cleansing. Yoni steams, as popularized by Gwenyth Paltrow, can actually throw off PH balances and lead to bacterial issues. The steam itself can even lead to burns.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/8/8/889688.jpg)