Don’t listen to everything people tell you. Here are a few popular winter myths busted for you!
MYTH
You can catch flu or cold through dry heat from a radiator
Cold Air Makes You Sick
Most body heat is lost through your head
Vitamin C prevents cold
Alcohol is good in winters
TRUTH
Radiator heat can sometimes cause nasal discomfort but not cold.
Germs make your sick, not the cold weather
Our head only represents 10% of the body’s total surface area. It is not responsible for loosing major heat.
Taking vitamin C before the onset of cold symptoms can shorten their duration.
Alcohol impairs the ability of your body to shiver and create heat.
