Spokane Health Myths Debunked pt 2

Because there are so many Spokane Health Myths out there, here is the second part to several more little known truths. It’s better to know the real deal than believe what our friends or family tell us as truth.

Spokane Health Myth #6 Coffee is good for your brain.

True. Believe it or not, the studies show that drinking up to 20 ounces of coffee daily could reduce your risk of developing Parkinson’s  or Alzheimer’s disease. Experts aren’t sure exactly why, but the caffeine does seem to have a substantial positive effect. It doesn’t have to be coffee, as tea and soft drinks also contain high levels of caffeine.  Warning: Too much caffeine may cause health problems for some people.

Spokane Health Myth #7 Cracking your knuckles will cause arththritis.

False. It may be noisy and gross out your aunties, and is irritating for people around you to listen to the cracking. But it does not do damage to your joints, bones, or muscles-unless you feel pain. If it hurts when your knees or knuckes pop, you should contact your medical professional so they can assess whether it is serious or not. The noise you hear when knuckles crack is caused from the high-pressure suction of gas being expelled when your joints move apart.

Spokane Health Myth #8 You can take a vitamin instead of eating.

Sometimes true, but only partially. Orange juice has more than just Vitamin C in it, and foods do more than provide biochemical importance. Healthy foods, like vegetables, create an energy force in your body. Calcium supplements containing Vitamin D are a good supplement, but aren’t an excuse to skip your milk. Studies are showing that it is the combination of nutrients that can only be found in food naturally is what helps prevent disease.

Spokane Health Myth #9 For diarrhea, the best cure is to wait it out.

False. If you’ve heard that you should set up camp on the toilet while your body goes through the pain of everlasting evacuation, this is not so. Instead you need to eat chicken and rice soup. The combo of rice and salty broth breaks down sugar and sodium that suck water back into your stystem, thereby offsetting the dehydration caused by diarrhea.

Spokane Health Myth #10 You can work out your brain with weights.

True. Incredibly enough, your sense of balance is one sign of brain strength. Free weights help you to develop better balance. Because the weights are attached to a fixed surface, weight machines don’t provide the same effects. Working out with dumbells develops your proprioception, which is the complex ation of body orientation that helps you balance and stimulate neural pathways.

I hope you’ve enjoyed learning more about these Spokane Health Myths. For more awesome advice and the best place to work out your body and brain, go here.