Dr. Ilan Blau, an ENT specialist in the Sharon Shumron district and a senior physician in the ENT department at the Meir Medical Center: “Wax has a role in the body and contrary to what many think – it is not dirt. There are special glands that secrete it, and it is designed to protect the outer canal of the ear. Sometimes it accumulates and forms a ‘plug’, in which case it is recommended to go to an ENT doctor who can perform the cleaning operation under a microscope in a controlled manner. the ear, because the stick itself may damage the thin skin of the canal, which may be easily injured and infected. Furthermore, when you supposedly clean the ears with a stick, you may cause the opposite effect – that is, to penetrate the wax deeper. If you push it too deeply, a hole may form in the eardrum. .
do a “detox”
Prof. Olga Raz, clinical dietician, senior lecturer at Ariel University: the concept of ‘detox’ It claims to ensure a thorough cleansing of toxins that have accumulated in the body, and is usually carried out by diets, enemas, plants and the like. However, it is important to know that this method has no scientific basis. Our body performs a constant cleaning of harmful substances successfully with the help of liver, kidneys, intestines, eyesight and skin, and they are the ones who do A real DETOX during the entire human life.
“In order for these organs to do a good job, they need to be protected by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. If we damage them by consuming excess calories, too large meals, eating too much sugar and animal fats, smoking, drinking a lot of alcohol and lack of physical activity – their activity The natural cleaning of the harmful substances goes wrong. Those who think that after a week – two weeks of the DETOX diet can be healthy and young again – I’m sorry to disappoint him, but it won’t happen. Take care of your health – always.”
Clean the skin with too much water
Dr. Magon Ronan, specialist in dermatology and aesthetics, Maccabi Health Services, South District: “Water actually dries out the skin. Multiple or long showers cause dryness and inflammation of the skin in the body. An example of this can be seen in housewives, cleaners or car washers, whose skin may look Old, wrinkled, itchy and scaly. Therefore, it is recommended to be satisfied with one shower a day.
Wash your hair with vinegar
Dr. Alex Ginzburg, expert in dermatology: “First, it has already been scientifically proven that the best substance for cleaning hair is shampoo, because it contains various substances that are relevant to this specific task. Regarding so-called natural substances, such as vinegar for example, it is important to know that they do not clean the hair. Moreover, a substance like apple cider vinegar, or any other vinegar, can also dry out the hair. Not everything natural is good, and some substances can be harmful. Therefore, I recommend choosing a shampoo that you like – today you can get different types of shampoo: salt-free, paraben-free, gentle shampoo and more.”