Curd causes cold, rain gives flu, Ghee harms the heart? 10 common Indian health beliefs doctors want you to rethink
“Don’t eat curd at night, you will catch a cold.” “Rain will give you flu.” “Sweat out the fever.” These familiar warnings have travelled through Indian homes for generations. Some began with a small observation, while others became accepted as fact through repetition.Dr Komal Bhangu, Homeopathic Physician (BHMS), Dietitian & Holistic Health Expert, said, “We all have heard these health tips from our grandparents or relatives or in WhatsApp forwards. Some are based on a grain of truth but most are not based in science. Let’s look at what the evidence actually says.”Here are 10 everyday beliefs worth questioning.