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8 Medical Myths: Which Should You Believe?

Just like your mom didn't need a thermometer to know if you had a fever, we bet your grandmother or other homegrown expert didn’t let the lack of a medical degree stop her from issuing health directives. But which of them are worth following?

From Reader's Digest

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Grandma's wisdom: Ginger is good for upset stomachs.

Science says: Yes. Good evidence shows ginger reduces nausea.

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The apples we get in Thailand are all imported with thick coating of a waxy chemical that prevents them from drying up too soon and I read sometime ago that eating the apple with its waxy peel can cause a build up of this chemical in the person's body. I love apples but I peel them before eating.

By Phetchara, on 2009-11-05 04:16:55.69

WHAT DO THESE THING'S MEAN THAT YOU HAVE 8 REMEMDIES OF THAT YOUR DOCTOR DOESN'T TELL YOU.

By MARIANNE LORTON, on 2009-10-23 18:57:34.733

I' have been eating 2 tablespoons of honey for breakfast for many years now and I never get sick. e.g. the whole family has flu but I never get it.

By VICKY, on 2009-10-05 13:14:11.19

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