Mom Really Does Know Best
3 Wives' Tales Proven True
“Make a face like that, and it’ll stay that way forever.” You may have heard something like this from Mom’s book of wisdom. Maybe you never disputed the idea that mother knows best. But as you grew up, it slowly became clear that hair doesn’t grow back faster and thicker if you shave it, cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, and gum doesn’t stay in your stomach for months after you swallow it. After a whirlwind of wives’ tales over the years, many common claims have been put under scrutiny. Wives tales have been known as pseudoscience and blind intuition, but even as many were disproved, some surprisingly proved to hold weight. Here are three wives’ tales that have proven to be true. GARLIC CURES COLDS For decades, moms have professed the healing properties of garlic, suggesting it can cure colds and help the body fight sickness. It turns out they were absolutely right. Garlic has antiviral properties that strengthen the immune system and nutrients that help combat illnesses. The effects of garlic can actually be more effective than over-the-counter flu medications. Some studies show that regular consumption of raw garlic lessens the likelihood of getting a cold, so if you feel a tickle in your throat, try a clove before you open the medicine cabinet.
HEARTBURN MEANS A HAIRY BABY It’s hard to list wives’ tales without bringing up one about pregnancy. Many are solely based on intuition, but a few that sound odd have proven to be true. In 2007, a study done by Johns Hopkins attempted to debunk the myth that heartburn during pregnancy would mean a hairy baby at birth. Instead of proving it wrong, they found that 82 percent of women with severe heartburn during pregnancy gave birth to hairy babies. Turns out the hormones that cause heartburn in pregnant women also affect fetal hair growth. JOINT PAIN PREDICTS THE WEATHER Did you ever look at your mom with skepticism when she would predict rain because her knees hurt? If so, you might owe your mom an apology, because there is a scientific connection. The drop in barometric pressure that’s common during storm weather causes pain in arthritic joints.
Maria's Corner
AMother’s Perspective
Any mother knows that a life filled with little ones means that time doesn’t just move forward; it rushes by in the blink of an eye! Of course, life moves quickly for everyone, but for some reason, children seem to speed things up. You watch them grow up year after year, and you not only see them visibly mature, but you are consistently celebrating milestones that remind you of one simple fact: They won’t be small forever. In recent months, we have had a lot of milestones in the Libman household. We celebrated Hanukkah early in December. While the kids were initially excited about getting to open their presents early in the month, by the time Christmas rolled around, they felt like they should have received another round of presents. Even so, they had a fun-filled couple of months. In addition to celebrating the eight days of Hanukkah, they also got to enjoy three different birthday celebrations! Adam heated the pool from 50 to 90 degrees, and all their friends from school came to swim and eat deliciously huge Costco cakes. I’ve also been spending what seems to be thousands of hours to potty train our youngest son, Sam. I always thought that by the time we began teaching our
fourth child this process, it would be easier. Apparently, the fourth time is not the charm.
As the chaos that surrounds the holiday months has begun to wind down, I’ve started to think about the ways I am going to make 2019 better than 2018. One change I have decided to implement is setting better boundaries to make sure I get the time I need for my personal care. I’d like to encourage all the other mothers out to do the exact same thing. We all get so caught up in looking after everyone else that there is seldom any time left to take care of ourselves. We should all start this upcoming year by making self-love a primary goal. To all of you out there, happy 2019!
-Maria Libman
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