my mum doesn' t let me shower before school, becuase she thinks i'll catch a cold, is this another wives tale?
2007-11-22 05:07:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
It is an old wives' tale.
2007-11-22 05:10:27 · answer #1 · answered by zoeskylark 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is some truth to this wives tale. Some studies have shown that if your body is cold, your immune system is weaker and you are more susceptible to illness like a cold (you still would have to have contact with the cold virus.) However, if you shower in the morning, and dry yourself off well and blow dry your hair, this should not be a problem.
2007-11-22 06:43:37 · answer #2 · answered by jellybeanchick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mom said the same thing when I was a kid, although you should wait at least 30 minutes before going on cold days as your pores are open and exposed. I think there is some truth to some ol wives tales as they put it. Have a good holiday.
2007-11-22 05:11:27 · answer #3 · answered by Barbie doll lover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
old wives tale. you can not get a cold or flu simply because you are cold, you need to have some kind of bacteria or virus to make you sick. If you are already sick though it isn't a good idea to go out while you have wet hair. It just happens that flu/cold season is the same time that weather starts getting colder.
2007-11-22 06:06:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
An old wives tale.
But...
After a hot shower you should rinse in cold water to close your pores and you should always dry your body and your hair completely before heading outdoors in the winter.
2007-11-22 05:18:29 · answer #5 · answered by justceleste 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-05 23:56:24 · answer #6 · answered by holtjr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dpends if you get a chill outside. Usually if my hair is wet and then I go outside I get cold. So if I can help it I only take a shower after I don't have to go out anymore.
2007-11-22 05:42:52 · answer #7 · answered by Melba 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, I have done it for years an never caught a cold. Al though you do release more heat that way.. maybe some people w/ low immune systems do...
2007-11-22 05:11:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a wives tale.
2007-11-22 05:12:25 · answer #9 · answered by Bears Mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to have the cold virus to get sick. But I don't like to go out with my hair wet.
2007-11-22 05:17:17 · answer #10 · answered by orphan annie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋