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Is 'Rice' bad for a cold?
Created by Jaspreet Singh (1 month ago)
There is no scientific proof that rice is 'cold-natured' (Thanda) or produces more mucus. If you are sick, warm, easily digestible foods like Khichdi (made with rice) are actually recommended.
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Can 'Diabetes' be cured by walking barefoot on grass?
Created by Maria D'Souza (1 month ago)
No. While walking is great exercise, 'absorbing dew' or grass contact does not lower blood sugar. Diabetics must also be careful with barefoot walking to avoid foot injuries that heal slowly.
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Does 'Shaving' make hair grow back thicker?
Created by David Pereira (1 month ago)
No. Shaving cuts the hair at the thickest part of the shaft, making the regrowth *feel* coarser, but it does not change the thickness, color, or rate of hair growth.
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Is 'Ghee' bad for the heart?
Created by Simran Singh (1 month ago)
In moderation, Ghee is a healthy fat. It contains fat-soluble vitamins. The problem arises with *excess* consumption and a sedentary lifestyle. It is much better than 'Vanaspati' or trans-fats.
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Does 'White Patch' on skin come from eating fish and milk together?
Created by Harpreet Singh (1 month ago)
This is a myth. Condition like Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder. There is no clinical link between the combination of fish and dairy and skin pigmentation issues.
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Does 'Oil Massage' on a baby's soft spot close it too fast?
Created by Arman Qureshi (1 month ago)
No. The 'fontanelles' close based on brain growth and genetics. Gentle massage is fine and helps with bonding, but it does not affect the timing of the skull bones fusing.
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Can 'Lemon and Green Chillies' ward off illness?
Created by Sana Pathan (1 month ago)
While a 'Nimbu-Mirchi' is a cultural tradition to ward off the 'evil eye,' it has no medical properties for preventing disease. Good hygiene and vaccination are the real shields.
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Does 'Drinking Water' while standing cause knee pain?
Created by Mohammed Qureshi (1 month ago)
This is a common myth in India. There is no scientific evidence that your posture while drinking water affects your joints. However, sitting while drinking may help you stay more mindful.
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Can 'Papaya' cause a miscarriage?
Created by Jaspreet Singh (1 month ago)
Fully ripe papaya is safe. However, *unripe* papaya contains high levels of latex and papain which *might* cause uterine contractions. This led to the general myth that all papaya is dangerous.
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Is 'Turmeric' (Haldi) a substitute for antibiotics?
Created by Manpreet Kaur (1 month ago)
No. While Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties, it cannot kill a serious bacterial infection. It is a great *supplement* but should never replace a prescribed antibiotic.
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