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Mothers might know best, but it's not always easy to separate fact from fiction when it comes to health advice. A new report from University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Health has broken down several common wellness myths that children often hear while growing up. Fox News Digital spoke with experts who revealed the truth behind common medical misconceptions.
PSYCHOLOGISTS REVEAL 7 WAYS PARENTS CAN DRIVE HAPPINESS BY HELPING KIDS FIND THEIR PURPOSE Here are five. Myth 1. Ginger ale relieves stomach aches While actual ginger can help ease a stomach ache, most commercial ginger ales don’t actually contain the real thing, Michelle Jaelin, a registered dietitian practicing in Ontario, Canada, told Fox News Digital.
A new report from University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Health reveals the truth about several common wellness myths that children often hear while growing up. (iStock) This childhood myth persists as parents give ginger ale to children because it's sweet and bubbly, she said. "It makes parents feel better that they are doing something for their child when they aren't feeling well, and the myth persisted as a drink that helps a stomach ache," Jaelin said.
The carbonated beverages could actually make the stomach pain even worse by increasing gas in the digestive tract, according to Healthline’s website. Chicken soup has been viewed as a popular cold remedy since at least .
