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Are You a Germ Killer?

A simple procedure reduces your exposure.

By the looks of most bathrooms in this country these days, seems like everyone is using antibacterial soaps.

Advertising teaches us to fear germs. So they can sell us antibacterial soap. It’s even marketed as a preventive measure against colds and flu. Only problem is colds and flu are viral and anti-bacterial products have no effect.

The truth is, antibacterial soaps contain harmful carcinogens and are no more effective in killing germs than regular soap!

The U.S. Centre for Disease Control agrees. It recommends that the most effective way to reduce the spread of infectious disease is washing our hands. But anti-bacterial soaps are not necessary. Neither is scalding hot water. Our hands can’t withstand the temperatures that would be necessary to kill germs with heat.

There is a ‘right’ way to wash your hands. Experts recommend that you use a combination of soap and warm water and rub all surfaces of the hands for at least 20 seconds, especially under your fingernails. The soap and scrubbing action do the trick.

 

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Dr. Anthony Asks some important questions of interest to Whitby residents - Chiropractor Whitby Dr. Anthony Asks...

Can someone who has had back surgery receive chiropractic care?
Yes. Rest assured that we will avoid the surgically modified areas of your spine. However, what we find is that surgical interventions will often produce spinal instability above or below the involved level. This is will be the focus of your chiropractic care.
What's the difference between sick care and health care?
Sick care is largely about relieving or suppressing symptoms. Health care is about improving performance. While sick care is about how you feel, health care is about how you function. Sick care is what you do to treat an obvious problem, and health care is what you do to avoid the problem and advance your well-being.