King & Queen .. & Little Prince Charming

I decided to compile a list of boos and dos during confinement which many older folks believe in.

Which are just traditions passed down over the years which are meaningless? Are there ones which hold true with consequences to mothers' health?

Dos
Confinement food must be cooked in sesame oil and must have ginger.
Pig kidneys, trotters, chicken in rice wine etc... are a must have.
Drink lots of DOM
Lie down all the time
Massage helps to expel wind and lose weight

Boos
Cannot bathe and wash hair.
No duck. No chicken feet. If not the mother will have shivering hands and feet.
During confinement drinking plain water is a No-no. Must drink red and black dates drink 24/7.
No cold drinks. All drinks must be piping hot.
No fans and air-con. Sweating is good as it purges out toxins.
No lifting heavy objects.
No standing for too long.