Remember when you were young and your mother would tell you that you could not go swimming in the ocean or a pool right after you ate. As time went on it sort of seemed like this was almost an old wives tail and really not true but you might be surprised to learn mom was right. Men’s Health magazine tackled some summertime issues and found some are myths while others are indeed facts.
• DON’T SWIM WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF EATING. Believe it or not this is true as more blood is drawn to your GI tract after eating which can cause minor cramps. If you swim shortly after eating and don’t feel well get out of the water.
* SCRATCHING A BUG BITE MAKES IT WORSE. Also true as
light scratching inflames the area around the site which intensifies
the itch. You are better off holding an ice cube or chilled beer on
the bug bite and for more troublesome ones use Campho-Phenique
solution.
• DUNK AN OPEN WOUND INTO THE OCEAN BECAUSE
SALTWATER HELPS HEAL. This you may be surprised to find out is false as the sea is full of bacteria which can enter your cut and cause sores and fever. Actually your own spit is something that will help a cut until you can apply a waterproof or liquid bandage.
• GOING IN AND OUT OF AIR-CONDITIONED BUILDINGS CAN MAKE YOU SICK. False as large temperature swings do not make you more vulnerable to colds.
* CAMPFIRE OR GRILL SMOKE IS DANGEROUS. Yes very
true as the smoke’s particulates can damage your lungs. It would
help to stay upwind of the smoke.
• DON’T DRINK FROM A GARDEN HOSE BECAUSE OF
GERMS. True and False..no germs live in hoses but the end may
have fallen in animal poop. At the least keep your lips off the hose.
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