5 winter health myths busted

Winter is an amazing weather to get cozy, eat food and rest. The days get shorter and the night gets longer in winters. In some regions, snowfall is experienced and in others cold winds and fog can be seen.
Some people tend to enjoy the weather and others not because of some myths that have been said or known over the time. Here is the list of 5 winter health myths that have been busted. So this winter, get a little cozier and enjoy the weather.

1. Myth – Cold air makes you sick. The temperature falls during the winter and it is said that if you hang out in cold winds, they are likely to make you fall sick.
   
   Truth – Your body is likely to fight infections if you go out in cold. The cells in your body those are responsible to fight infection increases when you are out in cold.

2. Myth – You should not exercise in winters. Exercising in winters makes you prone to sprains and body ache.
   
   Truth – What makes you think that leaving your exercise routine for months is going to help you in any way? In fact it makes you stronger and healthier if you keep following your exercise schedule. You can make some changes in the schedule though. In cold temperature, the race time increases and thus more calories are burn in less time. Exercising regularly helps in strengthening your immune system and helps you fight viruses and disease.

3. Myth – You don’t need to apply sunscreen in winters. The reason stated is that you don’t see the sun often and also do not experience warm sunrays.
   
   Truth – It is always not necessary that your body is directly exposed to the sun, during winters you might not be able to see or feel those harmful sunrays but the truth is that our Earth is closer to the sun during winters and without your knowledge your skin is being exposed to the harmful UV rays. So, forget the myth and stock up on sunscreen this winter, it not only protects you from Sun but also makes your skin smooth and healthy.

4. Myth – You tend to experience hair fall during winter season. The hair becomes unhealthy and falls off during winters.
   
   Truth – Most people start to wash off their hair with hot water because of the cold weather and that is the reason why your hair becomes dry and frizzy. Also, during winters the scalp becomes dry and itchy. It’s just that you need to invest in some really good shampoo and conditioners. You need to take care of your hair a little more in winters.

5. Myth – You need not drink 8-10 glasses of water in winters. You are not likely to feel thirsty during winters and so you need not fill up your body with fluids.
   
   Truth – Thirst is only an indicator that your body is not hydrated. But during winters, the bodies sweat less and thus, do not feel much tired and water demanding. But it is important to maintain your regular intake of water to make sure your fluid levels in the body is maintained. Also, during winters, the skin becomes drier and thus it becomes a lot more important to keep your body hydrated.