One of the main tips of our grandmothers and mothers when our throats or tonsils hurt as a result of a cold is to wrap the throat with a scarf in the evening.
According to them, the scarf should be used to cover the neck and nose from cold temperatures.
This is also confirmed by scientists, according to whom covering the nose and throat with a scarf is an ancient but efficient method to prevent colds as well as problems with the throat and tonsils.
How the Scarf Helps Against Cold Bacteria
According to Yale University researchers, the virus responsible for the cold thrives in cold environments while the cells in our airways weaken as a result of exposure to cold temperatures.
Thus, experts say that if people keep their nose and throat covered during cold temperatures they can avoid many of the symptoms of a cold.
This does not mean that if a person touches a contaminated surface and then the respiratory tract he will not get sick.
The Origin of the Tradition of Wrapping the Neck with a Scarf Against the Cold
This tradition is believed to come from the generally cold countries of Eastern Europe, including Germany.
The theory behind this tradition is that wearing a scarf slightly raises the temperature of the throat and makes it a more dangerous environment for infection-causing bacteria.
Thus, the immune system has a golden opportunity to respond to the infection and clear the system before the bacteria can cause more damage.
In addition, a few years ago, a study found that people who wear sneezes from the first moment they notice throat problems are more likely to have fewer cold symptoms.
In Chinese folk medicine, it was believed that the neck was the entrance of wind and it should be protected.
In this tradition it was believed that wearing a scarf when it's cold increases the internal temperature and makes this 'gate' more protected./ AW/
