Time to toss these myths out the window!

Milk and blood tonic better together.  I guess people who do this are trying to stretch the notion that milk is a nourishing food product. Since blood tonics are needed to enrich the blood anyway, they must have thought that taking both together would give them better results. The problem however with taking iron containing preparations with milk is that milk actually inhibits the absorption of the needed iron into the body.

One capsule of ampliclox® after unprotected sex can prevent HIV: Yes, this too is out there. Unfortunately this is rather false. HIV is a virus and cannot be dealt with using a single capsule of an antibiotic. In fact there is a possibility of antibiotic resistance in individuals who practice this often.  Prevention of HIV (human Immunodeficiency Virus) via sexual intercourse remains the use of condoms during sex or by abstaining from sex entirely. However, for hospital staff such as nurses and doctors which may be an risk of an infection, there are drugs called post exposure prophylactic anti-retroviral drugs which can help prevent viral infection in the event of an exposure to the virus.

Taking laxis® or any other diuretic can help you lose weight: well, figuratively speaking, yes. However, technically, a big fat no. laxis® like any other diuretic causes increased urination and in not too long, the body’s water volume lowers and there is a temporary body weight reduction due to the water loss. This is simply a perceived weight loss. Real weight loss is burning FAT, period!  Also taking such meds puts a lot of stress on our bodies and may result in a dangerously low blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals.

jedi® cures back aches: this is rather appalling. This product is an herbal laxative just like the popular senakot® . It can help relieve constipation but not back aches.

 You should use a fork to separate clenched teeth in persons having a seizure:  This is a popular practice here in Nigeria.  You should never restrain or try to insert objects on people having seizures to prevent injuries to them

. Next time you see someone experiencing a seizure, remove all dangerous objects close to the individual, carefully place individual on their sides and ensure their head is in the normal position. Call a doctor if the seizure extends beyond 15 minutes.