Sam’s Hangout #134 - “HEALTH MYTHS AND REALITY"

Happy Owanbe Saturday, my people.🎉💃
Saturdays are for parties, weddings, and plenty of jollof rice. Did you have any owanbe lined up for today, or were you chilling at home? Share how your Saturday went with us.

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Well, I actually think that most people often believe and trust all these health myths and all much more than they should, especially if they're coming from a friend or trusted individual. I remember how I heard at one time that drinking hot water can help solve almost any stomach-related issue. I do not believe it, though, and I don't know if it's true or not. While it may or may not be correct, one thing is important, and it is that our health isn't something to gamble with, with something that we aren't sure if it's right or not. So, before taking any step or doing anything, it is important to ask questions, seek proper medical care, and do everything possible to avoid medicines that are unknown...

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And yes, we shouldn't wait until things go out of hand before we start paying attention to our health. Like I said earlier, out health isn't something to joke or gamble with. Most of these health issues we see today started small, and because we didn't pay attention to them, they turned into big issues that we're now spending all our time on. So, regular checkups, exercising, feeding well, and such are very important to stay healthy. Also, it is important that we pay very good attention to our bodies so we can notice unusual changes instead of thinking everything is normal.

Health is wealth, and it shouldn't for any reason whatsoever be taken for granted.

That quote about health myths is a good reminder. Sometimes we really do look for a shortcut when consistency is the only thing that actually works.

This is quite a sensitive topic and it's mostly the problems we tackle now. Most of us neglect our health till it turns out so bad that it gets out of control. We've solely rely on self medication, turning to our own doctors in knowing that one particular meds we used when we had a fever back then is still the same we would recommend for our spouse or children because they are having same symptoms. I don't think even awareness can orientate us anymore.

No be lie, it been a while here. Where is everyone?
I'll be back to drop my 2cent so we can get the weekend started

Yes people must not wait till they get sick before going to seek for medical care. Even when you are healthy , take care of yourself, go for medical check up, avoid what you must avoid.

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In Nigeria, there are so many health myths. One health myth that amuses me is the belief that a chubby person is healthier than a slim person. Because of their body size, people tend to assume that bigger people are very healthy, not knowing that there are conditions, such as micronutrient deficiencies, that may exist internally and require proper medical investigations and laboratory tests to detect.
Another health myth is the one involving people in local markets who advertise a particular drug as being capable of solving almost every health problem. It amazes me to see their advertising skills and, more interestingly, people volunteering to have the medication administered to them.
Another belief is that teenagers have no business worrying about their blood pressure. So, when a very young individual walks into a health shop or centre to check their BP, it raises eyebrows. However, blood pressure problems are not exclusive to older people, and young people can also experience them.
Yes, people are becoming increasingly comfortable relying on health myths. When you ask why, it often comes down to ignorance of the correct information and the belief that these practices work because they have seemingly produced results in the past.
On the issue of herbal medication, it may be difficult to hear a doctor recommend an unregulated herbal preparation, but does that make herbal medicine bad? No, it doesn't. However, herbal preparations can easily be abused, especially when their ingredients, safety, interactions and appropriate dosages are unknown. People also tend to self-medicate with them.
They may work in some situations, but I believe they should not replace hospital visits, particularly when professional assessment and proper management are needed for serious health conditions.
I also think it is important to understand that not everyone avoids hospitals because they don't want to seek medical attention. Sometimes, the problem is financial constraints. Hospital bills, consultation fees and the cost of medications can be discouraging, so people resort to herbal preparations or visit chemists to have drugs mixed for them. Sometimes, they get better, which further reinforces their belief in these practices.
Have a wonderful weekend experience!!