Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
“Starve a fever; feed a cold!”
Whether it’s from grandma, a friend, or the internet, a lot of health-related advice is passed down through generations or amplified through social media. There’s a reason they persist - they seem logical and sound like good advice, so it’s easy to assume they’re true.
Some are harmless but ineffective, while others might stop you from living your best, healthy life. Today will be a fun episode where I’m breaking down the most common medical myths and sharing the sometimes surprising facts.
Enjoy the episode!
Myths busted in this episode:
Egg yolks are bad for you
Coffee can stunt childhood development
If you eat a lot of carrots, you’ll have better night vision
Cracking your knuckles leads to arthritis
Addiction is a choice
Bottled water is better than tap water
Energy drinks have brain-boosting ingredients
Eating right before bedtime makes you overweight
Crunches give you six-pack abs
Tryptophan in turkey makes you sleepy
Chocolate causes acne
Chocolate is an aphrodisiac
The flu shot gives you the flu
Starve a fever, feed a cold
Cold, wet weather will cause you to catch a cold
You should apply deodorant first thing in the morning
Your fingernails keep growing after you die
The bigger you are, the less healthy you are
Yogurt, fat-free snacks, and veggie chips are healthy foods
Gluten is bad for you
Weight training makes you bulky and manly
You have to complete a certain number of steps/reps for exercise to be worth it
Sitting is the new smoking
Women don’t get heart attacks until they’re older
Estrogen causes breast cancer
If you’re breastfeeding, you can’t get pregnant
Cranberry juice cures UTIs
Mammograms cause breast cancer
You must get a pap smear every year
Cervical cancer is genetic
Mentioned in this episode
Confessions of a Male Gynecologist | Episode 37: The Bull$hit Fear of Estrogen: I’m Ranting Again https://tassonemd.com/podcast-37/
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Resources
Dr. Tassone's Practice https://www.drshawntassone.com/
The Hormone Balance Bible https://tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible/
Hormone Archetype Quiz https://tassonemd.lpages.co/hormonearchetypequiz/
Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.