Archive for 'prevention'
Are Hot Air Hand Dryers Spreading Germs?
This subject came up on Snopes this morning, and while there’s no conclusive answer, it is worth thinking about. Read the Snopes article. One thing the article didn’t mention that is also worth thinking about: The door knob or push bar on public rest rooms. If a person doesn’t bother to wash their hands – [...]
Posted: December 6th, 2009 under Uncategorized, prevent swine flu, preventing colds, prevention.
Tags: flu prevention, preventing disease, prevention
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Old Wives’s Health Cures May Have Been Correct
While people used to laugh about it being “just an old wives’ tale” we now know that chicken soup really does help relieve the symptoms of a cold. It helps open nasal passages to let you breathe easier, while the broth gives soothing comfort to a sore throat. What about cod liver oil? Kids used [...]
Posted: October 30th, 2009 under cold prevention, cold remedies, cure for colds, flu bugs, flu prevention, preventing colds, prevention.
Tags: flu prevention, prevention
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French Fries With a Side of Bacteria?
I know, I’m beginning to sound paranoid, but the bacteria and germs you can pick up really are dangerous. Especially this year with the big Swine Flu scare going on. So… better to be a little paranoid and safe than be laying in a hospital bed. That said, you need to be very careful when [...]
Posted: October 29th, 2009 under fight colds and flu, flu prevention, prevention.
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Prevent Automobile-borne Illness
You’ve heard of being car sick. Have you heard that your car could be making you sick? Have you ever thought about the air circulating in your car? You know that the dashboard gets dusty, and the floor mats carry whatever dirt you tracked in on your shoes, but have you considered that you’re breathing [...]
Posted: October 27th, 2009 under allergy elimination, flu prevention, prevention.
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Is Your Kitchen A Bacteria Factory?
Your kitchen – the spot in the house you probably clean most often – is one of the most germ-laden. Your kitchen can harbor thousands of bacteria – including the dangerous E.coli and staph bacterias. Start with the kitchen sink, and the faucet that delivers that good, clean water. The trouble is, by the time [...]
Posted: October 26th, 2009 under preventing colds, prevention.
Tags: preventing disease
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