核心概念
The author explores the effectiveness of popular home remedies, debunking myths and providing insights into their actual impact on health.
要約
The content delves into the efficacy of various home remedies, shedding light on their true benefits. From Epsom salt baths to ginger ale for nausea, each remedy is dissected to reveal its actual impact. While some remedies like witch hazel for hemorrhoids show potential benefits, others like vitamin C for colds fall short in scientific backing. The article emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices over traditional beliefs when it comes to treating common ailments.
統計
People who regularly take vitamin C may have slightly shorter colds than people who don’t—by just a few hours—but even in that case, starting to take vitamin C after you get sick doesn’t seem to help.
Studies have not found that cranberry juice can treat a UTI.
One 2019 review of six studies found that chamomile improved sleep quality but didn’t help people with insomnia to get more sleep.
引用
"There isn’t much evidence on witch hazel for hemorrhoids, but what we have suggests it may reduce itching, pain, and bleeding."
"Ginger ale may not contain real ginger root at all, or the dose might be very small."
"Sex can sometimes cause cramping all on its own, especially if the cervix is touched during sex."