Knock Out Sickness, Become Superhuman

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to never have to worry about getting sick again? Believe it or not there are proactive ways to prevent illness caused by those pesky viruses and bacteria that surround us all. There are three gateways in which a virus or bacteria enter the body. Those gateways are the eyes, nose and the mouth.

The most common method of delivery of these viruses and bacteria are the hands. In fact 80% off all the infectious diseases known to us are passed on by indirect or direct human contact, and the hands are generally that main contact source. The human hand comes into contact with bacteria and germs thousands of times a day, and some of this bacteria and germs lead to illnesses that could be avoided by simply following these tips.

Wash Your Hands 

Washing hands often and correctly can significantly lower chances of getting sick. It takes twenty seconds to adequately wash your hands, using a good antibacterial soap making sure to get in between each finger, the top of the knuckles at under the fingernail bed at least one time. According to the CDC, a good rule of thumb is to sing “Happy Birthday” twice to ensure your hands are effectively clean.

Keep Your Hands Away From Your Face

Because the eyes are one of the three gateways in which bacteria and viruses enter the body, avoid rubbing or scratching your eyes, especially after contact with everyday surfaces or objects. The bacteria that lurks on the human hand is easily transferred into the delicate tissue that surrounds the eyes.

Refrain from touching or rubbing your nose. The nose, another gateway for the invasion of bacteria and viruses, contains hairs that act as a sort of air filter that traps bacteria, dirt, and viruses we breathe in daily. These bacteria and viruses are then expelled from the body through blowing the nose, sneezing or swallowing, but when you are repeatedly touching or rubbing your nose the amount of bacteria that makes it way into the nasal passages greatly increases.

Another no no is putting your fingers in or around your mouth. The bacteria and other germs that are responsible for strep throat and other bacterial infections are most commonly transferred from the hands via the mouth. Bacteria as well as most germs grow rapidly in the moist warm environment the human mouth. So it is just common sense that preventing sicknesses like strep throat, colds, flu and other bugs means keeping your hands away from your mouth.

Bottom Line 

If you keep your hands and fingers away from and out of your mouth, nose and eyes, you will significantly not only lower your chances of becoming sick, you just might discover the keys to never getting sick again. 

Faith Focus Finish,

Brendan