Practice Management

I do not know about you, but sitting at home and avoiding the long commute does allow me to eat better and regulate myself a little better.  It also gives me more time to fret about all of this stuff you read concerning health.  I find myself following some of it, and feeling guilty about not following the rest.  Now, however, Telegraph has research these myths and they have exposed most of them not to be true.  You decide.  They are:

1.  We must drink eight glasses of water a day.  WRONG.  No more than one litre is needed, generally.

2.  Antibiotics and alcohol do not mix.  WRONG.  The possible exception is when taking Motronidazole or Rinidazole.

3.  Carbohydrates are to be avoided if you want to lose weight.  WRONG.  Starchy foods only become fattening when actual fat, such as cream or margarine, is added to the meal.

4.  Computers can be harmful to your health.  PARTLY TRUE.  Repetitive use can cause muscle strain, RSO and eye-strain.

5.  Shaving causes hair to grow back faster and coarser.  WRONG.  There is no proof of this.

6.  Poor diet and hygiene cause acne.  WRONG.  Acne is the direct manifestation of the production of hormones.  But, this is not to suggest that you should have a poor diet.

7.  Detoxifying the body is the ultimate path to wellbeing. WRONG.  The body is well equipped with organs that are marvelous at detoxifying what we put into our bodies.  All these organs need is exercise and a reasonable amount of water.