There are many myths about periods which have been prevalent for thousands of years. Even today people believe them blindly. Even though we are living in the 21st century. We claim to have reached the moon, but there is a section in our country where the elders of the house mention such things about periods in the house which leaves one shocked for a moment after hearing them. One of those things is that hair should not be washed during periods. Because washing hair during periods is not safe. Many reasons are also given behind this.
There is a big trend in the society that people blindly believe these things. The most surprising thing is that even though these things are myths, they outweigh the truth. ‘ABP Live Hindi’ has a special presentation on such things – Myth Vs Facts. The ‘Myth Vs Facts Series’ is trying to take you out of the swamp of old-fashioned things and bring the truth to you.
Myths Vs Facts: Why is it forbidden to wash hair
During periods, it is advisable to take bath with clean and lukewarm water. But we are forbidden from washing hair. Giving the reason behind this, the elders of the house say that this can increase the pain along with infection. One can even become a victim of infertility.
However, there is no problem in taking a bath with clean lukewarm water. It also provides relief from the pain in your body. Washing hair during periods is completely safe. In the olden days, washing hair or bathing was prohibited because at that time women used to bathe in rivers and outside. Due to this, they were at a high risk of getting infections. Health experts say that washing hair during periods does not cause any infection. Rather, special care should be taken of cleanliness during this time.
In olden times, women used to bathe in the river. In such a situation, if they wash their hair or bathe there, then the risk of infection will increase a lot because that water is being used by many people.
Many researches also say that in the olden days, women were forbidden to take bath because they would use the river for bathing. And the same river water was used for worshipping God or offering it to Him.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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