{"id":484,"date":"2001-09-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2001-09-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/mind-body-the-gentler-way-to-kill-germs\/"},"modified":"2001-09-03T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2001-09-03T00:00:00","slug":"mind-body-the-gentler-way-to-kill-germs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/mind-body-the-gentler-way-to-kill-germs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gentler Way to Kill Germs"},"content":{"rendered":"
Istockphoto IstockphotoYou wash them after every trip to the restroom, slather on germ-killing gels whenever possible, and still wonder if your heroic hand hygiene will ward off icky cold and flu bugs. The answer: probably. But your palms may get painfully chapped and dry. Here, how to avoid whats going around—and take care of your hands.<\/p>\n
Soap and water<\/strong> Washing hands at least 10 times a day may be the best way to keep the flu away, according to a recent Italian research review. Use regular soap and warm water, not hot, since its more drying and can lead to cracked skin, which ups infection risks, experts say. Dry with a disposable towel, using it to turn off the faucet.<\/p>\n
Best time to use:<\/em>
Before meals and after using the bathroom; any time youve touched moist, germy surfaces<\/p>\n