"5 Pinoy Health PAMAHIINS — Totoo o Hindi? Cardiologist Reveals the TRUTH"

Kulob sa kumot para sa lagnat? Pasma kapag naghugas ng malamig na tubig? Mahawa sa sore eyes sa tingin lang? Every Filipino grew up with these pamahiins! But as a cardiologist — I need to tell you which ones are HARMLESS... and which ones are actually DANGEROUS. 🔬 THE SCIENCE VERDICT: ❌ MYTH #1: KULOB SA KUMOT (Wrap in Blankets for Fever) BUSTED — ACTUALLY DANGEROUS! Traps heat → raises body temperature HIGHER Can cause FEBRILE SEIZURES in children! DO INSTEAD: Light clothing, lukewarm sponge bath, paracetamol (correct dose), cool room ❌ MYTH #2: PASMA (Cold Water After Cooking = Trembling) BUSTED — But take trembling seriously! Pasma is NOT a medical diagnosis (not in any medical textbook) Persistent hand trembling can indicate: Diabetes Thyroid disease Parkinson's disease Essential tremor CONSULT A DOCTOR if you have regular trembling ❌ MYTH #3: PAGLILIHI (Cravings = Baby's Appearance) BUSTED — It's all genetics! Baby's features = 100% determined by DNA from BOTH parents What mother eats affects NUTRITION, not appearance DO eat: Folate (brain protection), Iron (prevents anemia), Calcium (bone development), DHA (brain) ❌ MYTH #4: ELECTRIC FAN DEATH WHILE SLEEPING BUSTED — The fan is actually GOOD for your heart! Fan does NOT deplete oxygen in room Does NOT create dangerous pressure or vortex Cool room LOWERS nighttime blood pressure = BETTER for cardiovascular health! Exception: Don't point directly at infants less than 1yr ❌ MYTH #5: SORE EYES FROM EYE CONTACT BUSTED — But it IS contagious other ways! Eye contact does NOT transmit conjunctivitis Light rays cannot carry virus/bacteria REAL transmission routes: Touching infected discharge then your eyes Sharing towels ❌ Sharing eye drops ❌ Rubbing eyes with unwashed hands ❌ PREVENTION: Wash hands frequently! 🇵🇭 PHILIPPINES HEALTH MYTHS — 2026 UPDATE: PhilHealth launched "Myth or Fact" campaign (June 2026) to debunk these exact beliefs and encourage Filipinos to consult doctors rather than rely on unverified pamahiins. ❤️ TO ALL LOLAS: We LOVE you and your care for us. These pamahiins come from love. But when health myths delay proper treatment — science must speak up. Consult a doctor. Get the right treatment. THEN let Lola also add her love. 😊 🏥 CAMARIN DOCTORS HOSPITAL 24/7 Emergency Department Outpatient Consultations Available Emergency: Address: Camarin, Caloocan City 👨‍⚕️ DR. RICKY JAVISON, MD Cardiologist 📱 FOLLOW: TikTok: @Tikdoc Facebook: YouTube: Subscribe for more! 💬 COMMENT BELOW: Anong pamahiin ang pinaniwalaaan mo noon? Which myth surprised you the MOST? Tag your Lola! 👵❤️ 📚 SOURCES: PhilHealth-10 "Myth or Fact" Campaign Philippine Information Agency, June 4, 2026 Makatimed Medical Center: Filipino Health Superstitions — Evidence-based review, 2025 Hellodoctor.com.ph: Filipino Health Pamahiins — Medical facts behind the myths CDC: Conjunctivitis transmission guidelines American Academy of Pediatrics: Fever management in children Philippine Neurological Association: Essential tremor and movement disorders ⚕️ DISCLAIMER: Educational content only. Always consult a licensed physician for medical advice and treatment. #Pamahiin #FilipinoHealth #HealthMyths #Cardiologist #DrRicky #PinoyHealth #Philippines #HealthFacts #KulasaKumot #Pasma #Paglilihi #FanDeath #SoreEyes #LolaSorry #GagalingKa #MythBusted #CamarinDoctorsHospital #TotooOHindi #FilipinoMyths #healtheducation #Pamahiin #FilipinoHealth #HealthMyths #TotooOHindi #Cardiologist #DrRicky #PinoyHealth #Philippines #KulobSaKumot #Pasma #Paglilihi #FanDeath #SoreEyes #LolaSorry #GagalingKa #MythBusted #CamarinDoctorsHospital #FilipinoMyths #HealthFacts #Tagalog ANG AGHAM AY PARA SA LAHAT. GAGALING KA. ❤️🇵🇭