Deodorants cause cancer

There are two theses. One is that by inhibiting perspiration deodorants impede the elimination of toxins. Those who remain in the body cause cancer. The other says that those who remain are not enough to trigger a cancer disease. A third theory is that the aluminum chloride hydroxide contained in deodorants increases the risk of cancer. However, recent studies relating to aluminum chlorhydroxide not shown, in small quantities, this substance is connected with cancer. The tests were made by applying injection of the substance into the skin.

Dieters have bad breath

Lie. Ninety percent of cases of bad breath are related to poor hygiene of the mouth and tongue. Due to increased fat burning that occurs during a diet, the body produces gas stench, made worse by the falling glucose levels. This odor can be expelled through the mouth. However, a balanced diet, with light meals every three hours hardly cause bad breath.

Swimming is the most complete exercises

Lie. No sport is 100% complete. Some further stimulate the muscles, the cardiovascular system and other other bone mass. The aerobic workout swimming is great exercise but little bones, which need impact and traction to be stimulated. Thus, swimming is not meant, for example, to prevent osteoporosis. British researchers found that only impact exercise (running) and exerting traction (weight) protect against this disease.

The spicy cause hemorrhoids

Half truth. Hemorrhoids are varicose veins located in the anus. Usually result from genetic predisposition, constipation, hormonal fluctuations and pregnancy. Certain foods, such as black pepper kingdom worsen hemorrhoids. To prevent hemorrhoids is to keep a good bowel function, eat foods rich in fiber, drinking water, maintain ideal weight and, preferably, do sport.

Supplements of vitamins and minerals are only for athletes

Lie. Supplements are given to whom feeding poorly. An athlete can have a careful diet and do not need supplements, while someone who eats poorly may benefit from an addition of vitamins and minerals, even if they do not do sport. The limitation of these additions must, however, be made by a physician because excess of certain vitamins can be dangerous.

Margarine is better than butter

Half truth. Butter and margarine have practically the same amount of gordura.A difference is in the composition. The butter comes from milk and contains saturated fat, which causes damage to arteries. Has already margarine fats, polyunsaturated and has no cholesterol. For this reason it would, in principle, more healthy. However, margarines have trans fatty acids - substances that act as saturated fat and butter is rich in vitamin A, D and E, in addition to being easily digested and have a smooth action of the biliary tract.

Milk causes gas and bowel problems

Half truth. This happens, in fact, but only to people who barely tolerate lactose, to whom milk can cause gas, cramps or diarrhea. The problem does not occur when consuming products, such as cheese and yogurt, as during the fermentation of lactose action is inhibited.

Who has slow metabolism can not lose weight

Lie. It is rare for someone to have a really slow metabolism. According to a survey of American Tufts University, less than 1% of the world population suffers from this problem, which is the main cause hyperthyroidism, thyroid disfunsão one. Moreover, all healthy people have the same chance of slimming down. Of course, the younger, the better the body burns calories. A 30 year old spends less than 100 calories per day than a 15 years. However, this is not decisive factor when following a balanced diet and physical activity is practiced on a regular basis.

The red varnish strengthens nails

Lie. The varnish whatever color, protects nails because the proofing. Repeated exposure to water, followed by drying constant, damaged nails. On the other hand, certain coatings which contain toluene, formaldehyde can cause allergies and formaldeídeo. However, coatings are on the market free of these substances, containing them or in very small quantities, and there enriched with varnish to fortify the nail agents, such as keratin and calcium.

Eating carbohydrates over night fattening

Half truth. Carbohydrates are a major source of energy in the body. Without them, the metabolism slows down and spend less fat. But at night be careful with the amounts of bread, pasta, rice and potatoes. Time of day as this energy consumption is lower (we will be disposed several hours), the risk of fat accumulation increases.

One should not drink alcohol when you are taking antibiotics

Half truth. Alcohol does not nullify the effect of antibiotics but makes these drugs take longer to act. Anyway, the combination of alcohol and antibiotics is not recommended, because not cause side effects, but the competition between the two substances. Since alcohol has priority in metabolism, the action of the antibiotic is slow to take place.

Drinking alcohol on a full stomach prevents hangover the next day

Half truth. Although the only guaranteed way to avoid a hangover is not indulging in alcohol, the alcohol can be reduced slowly enter the bloodstream. Therefore, it is a good idea to feed before and during consumption. Choose well what you will eat is critical. Fatty foods aggravate hangover. The most recommended are fruits, vegetables and lean meats. The intake of B vitamins may also help. A tablet of 100 mg before, during and one after the other party contributes to the liver did not complain next day. <

Making love during menstruation causes endometriosis

Lie. Endometriosis means the presence of endometrium (lining of the uterus which is eliminated in menstrual flow) in other organs such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes, and can even reach the intestine, bladder or vagina. It is true that sexual intercourse during menstruation causes part of the return flow to the uterus. This, however, does not cause endometriosis the overwhelming majority of women. Only 10% of women of childbearing age suffer from this health problem.

The daily washing causes hair loss

Lie. On the contrary, excessive oil is what causes the hair to fall. So who has the same oily hair should wash it every day if you want to avoid falling. It is important to use a shampoo specific to the problem and not rub the scalp too not to stimulate the sebaceous glands. Of course those who have dry hair need not, and should not wash it every day. Would only make you become even drier ...

The pineapple helps you lose weight

Lie. No food has the ability to burn fat. What happens is that the pineapples, a fruit rich in vitamins C, B6, folate, thiamine, iron and magnesium, it also contains bromelain, an enzyme that encourages digestion. Hence arose the idea that aid slimming. In fact, to lose weight only have two factors: exercise and balanced diet.

Eggnog is able to chop?

She was the darling of zealous mothers until a few years ago. There is more, because even the experts recommend. "The raw egg may be contaminated with salmonella," warns nutritionist child Suzy Graff, of São Paulo. "The bacteria can cause diarrhea, vomiting or even lead to death." Unfortunately, many brands of eggs may be contaminated because of hygiene and cooling disabled. As it is almost impossible to know which are good for consumption, it is safest frying them or, better yet, cook them.

Diet soda and artificially sweetened treats should be avoided?

"There is no component of these products is proved to be harmful to health," says pediatrician Renata Cocco. No study found, for example, that aspartame is bad for the body of the small. "But, being artificial, we recommend that these foods are consumed only when really no need, "explains pediatrician

Red meat is essential for the child to grow healthy?

"Yes, it is an important source of protein, fat, iron and zinc," confirms the medical Debra Sarni, chairman of the department of scientific nutrology Brazilian Society of Pediatrics. Against anemia, it is unbeatable. Is full of so-called heme iron, iron or organic, which is much better utilized by the body than the mineral present in plants. According to expert, anemia affects over 40% of children of preschool age in Brazil. Therefore, the red meat should be eaten at least three times a week, preferably together with a source of vitamin C as orange, to increase iron absorption. The chicken and fish are good substitutes, but let me tell you, do not contain the same concentration of such iron-heme.

Foods with dyes cause allergy?

The answer is not for the vast majority of shorties. In addition to the dyes, thickeners and preservatives found in industrial products are also ill-famed. "But tests show that only 5% of these substances are related to allergic reactions," says pediatrician Renata Cocco. "Already allergic to aspirin, aspirin component, need to be careful, because they tend to have reactions food additives."

My son loves raw fish. Alright?

Over two years, that's fine. "To not risk it, just go to restaurants clean in regard to hygiene," recommends Ary Lopes. If the preference lies with the salmon - we walked to the fore as an agent of diphyllobothriasis (disease that causes abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting) - check that was previously frozen at 21 degrees and if the establishment has a health certificate, which guarantees the suitability and quality of the fish.