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When
it comes to preventive medicine, one of the most effective and healthy things we
can do is wash our hands with organic hand soap. All doctors agree that washing
one's hands with soap is a cost-effective, non-invasive and highly beneficial
way of preventing the spreading germs from one person to another.
If you're like
most people, myself included, it's likely you've thought of anti-bacterial soap
as being superior, or at least more effective at killing germs, than regular
hand soap, whether it be organic or natural. And rightfully so. To distinguish
one type of soap from another by referring it is as anti-bacterial, naturally
suggests that it does something which other soaps cannot do - kill bacteria. And
while it's true that anti-bacterial soap is effective at killing bacteria, it
doesn't necessarily mean that organic hand soap not labeled as anti-bacterial
hand soap, is any less effective at preventing the spreading of germs.
What makes a soap
anti-bacterial is the addition of a bacteria-fighting chemical called triclosan.
However, several studies undertaken by reputable groups, including Columbia
University, Proctor and Gamble and the U.S. Center for Disease Control, show
there is no significant difference between soaps with triclosan and organic
soaps when it comes to combating germs. In fact, it is thought that the overuse
of anti-biotic hand soaps could help create antibiotic resistant "super germs".
Most doctors agree
that the overuse of antibiotics is to be avoided, whether topically or
internally. Therefore, it makes sense not to overuse antibiotic hand soaps. Some
people prefer to abstain from antibiotic soaps period. However, a study shows
that minimal use of antibiotic hand soaps does not help to create antibiotic
resistant bacteria. Therefore, if you insist on using antibiotic soaps, please
use them minimally.
Otherwise, go with
natural and organic hand soap. Organic and all-natural hand soap comes in both
liquid and bar form and will not dry out skin with chemical foaming agents.
Organic hand soap is also good for the earth, meaning that the manufacturing
process does not contribute to pollution. While they are more difficult to find
in your local pharmacy or health and beauty store, there are many excellent and
affordable organic hand soaps that can be purchased online.
Our top
suggestion is
MotherNature.com.
Author:
Ry
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