Back in the early days of Earth Clinic, a theory emerged about the potential link between ice cream consumption and the onset of flu-like symptoms and sinus infections. The theory suggested that consuming ice cream from brands that contained artificial flavors, such as Dairy Queen, Baskin Robbins, and Wendy's, could lead to fever, headache, congestion, and general malaise within 24 hours. The supposed virus would disappear within a day, only to be replaced by a severe sinus infection with intense sinus pressure and heavily blocked and infected sinus passages. Unlike a genuine virus or allergy, there would be no runny nose.
To investigate this theory, people who had contracted sinus infections were asked whether they had consumed ice cream within two days before the onset of the infection. An overwhelming majority reported eating ice cream before getting sick, providing initial evidence to support the theory. This prompted further investigations, and in subsequent studies, the link between ice cream consumption and the onset of flu-like symptoms and sinus infections was confirmed.
Today, we know this theory, which emerged over 20 years ago, has been proven. If you or your children indulge in ice cream from brands that contain artificial flavors, be aware of the potential risks and the symptoms that may occur within 24 hours of consumption.
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