Sleeping wearing woolen clothes will make you sick! Doctor accepted the myth

Now that it is winter season, it is inevitable to wear woolen clothes. Be it morning or night, everyone is seen wearing everything from sweater to woolen cap. But a scary claim has been made on a YouTube video regarding this common step.
According to the shared clip, people who sleep wearing woolen clothes may face health related problems. So, should everyone stop sleeping at night by wearing warm clothes even in extreme cold? Before following the advice, it is better to know the truth and falsehood of this claim. This work has been done by the team of Sajag Fact Check.

First know, what is claimed in the video

In the video posted on YouTube, it is said that wearing woolen clothes in cold can be harmful. Doing this can lead to problems like eczema, rashes on legs, low blood pressure, restlessness, allergies, itching, difficulty in breathing, effect on fertility and sleep disturbance. Not only this, it was also claimed in the video that sleeping in woolen clothes is dangerous for heart patients. It is also prohibited to wear woolen clothes, socks or cap all the time.

doctor says

Consultant Ayurveda Physician BAMS (Mumbai) Dr. Tejas Lokhande It is said that woolen clothes keep the body warm by controlling the temperature. These do not make the skin dry and blood circulation is also maintained. Heart attacks are more common in the morning when the temperature is very low, but woolen clothes save us from this problem. It maintains warmth in the blood. There is no risk of clotting due to these.

Benefits of staying warm

Woolen clothes maintain warmth in the body, due to which there is no complaint of cold or cough. With this, the person is able to breathe better and his/her sleep is not disturbed. Good sleep also boosts the immune system naturally.

but keep in mind

Woolen clothes are stored most of the time, so do not forget to wash them and dry them in the sun before wearing them in winter. This eliminates the possibility of infection, fungus, bacteria etc. For good sleep, apply sesame oil on the body before sleeping. This not only provides nourishment to the skin but also reduces vata and kapha dosha.

what was the result

The Vigilant Fact Check team in its investigation has found the video to be completely false. The doctor has completely denied the things mentioned in it. However, he/she has also asked to pay attention to the cleanliness of woolen clothes.