{"id":1254,"date":"2018-06-27T14:03:26","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T18:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/oj\/?post_type=fdoc-tip&#038;p=1254"},"modified":"2024-06-07T12:02:31","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T16:02:31","slug":"cold-and-flu-myths","status":"publish","type":"fdoc-tip","link":"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/oj\/tips\/cold-and-flu-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold and Flu Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Your body is starting to feel weak, you feel exhausted for no reason, and your throat is starting to feel a little tickly. So \u2013 you\u2019re feeling sick, or you think a cold might be beginning to take hold of your body. Your mom has always told you that you\u2019re not supposed to work out when you\u2019re sick, but you\u2019re supposed to meet your best friend at the gym in an hour. Should you go? These thoughts probably cross people\u2019s minds every day. Do you know what\u2019s accurate when it comes to the cold and flu? We\u2019ve tracked down the facts to help you bust a few common myths.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Do you really know what\u2019s factual when it comes to the cold and flu? Should you feed a cold and starve a fever? Does running out the door for work with wet hair leave you with a higher chance of getting sick? If you have asked yourself these questions, we are here to help.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Download and share this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/Get-smart-about-the-cold-and-flu-infographic.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infographic<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid__grid\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/oj\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/06\/water-bottle-1.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1261\" \/><\/div>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__title\"><strong>Myth 1:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__sub-title\">Do you feed a cold or starve a fever?<\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__description\">\r\n<p>Neither. A fever is unrelated to food intake. Consume liquids, like Florida Orange Juice for rehydration and a bonus source of Vitamin C.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/oj\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/06\/snowflakes.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1260\" \/><\/div>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__title\">Myth 2:<\/h3>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__sub-title\">Can being cold, cause a cold?<\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__description\">\r\n<p>No. The common cold is caused by a virus.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/oj\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/06\/tissue.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1259\" \/><\/div>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__title\">Myth 3:<\/h3>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__sub-title\">Can a cold turn into the flu?<\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__description\">\r\n<p>No. Different viruses cause a cold or the flu. However, sometimes the symptoms of each illness can be the same.<sup>3<\/sup><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/oj\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/06\/cow.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1258\" \/><\/div>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__title\"><strong>Myth 4:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__sub-title\">Can I eat dairy when sick?<\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__description\">\r\n<p>While dairy cannot cause mucus, it may make existing mucus thicker.<sup>4<\/sup><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/oj\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/06\/sneeze.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1257\" \/><\/div>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__title\"><strong>Myth 5:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__sub-title\">Should I cover my mouth when I sneeze?<\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__description\">\r\n<p>Yes. Cover your nose and mouth and wash your hands to avoid transferring germs to other surfaces.<sup>5<\/sup><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/oj\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/06\/hair.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1256\" \/><\/div>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__title\">Myth 6:<\/h3>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__sub-title\">Does wet hair make you sick?<\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__description\">\r\n<p>No. The common cold and the flu are caused by viruses.<sup>6<\/sup><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/oj\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2018\/06\/weights.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1255\" \/><\/div>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__title\">Myth 7:<\/h3>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__sub-title\">Can I sweat out a cold during a workout?<\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-information-grid-tile__description\">\r\n<p>No. Working out may help support a healthier self, but it can not cure a cold.<sup>7<\/sup><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-references\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-fdoc-references__heading\">References<\/h2>\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-fdoc-references__list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/health.usnews.com\/health-news\/health-wellness\/slideshows\/10-cold-and-flu-myths-debunked?slide=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/health.usnews.com\/health-news\/health-wellness\/slideshows\/10-cold-and-flu-myths-debunked?slide=4<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a 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