Fiber, Calcium and Antibacterial Soap

Comment #11

justxploring — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 07:24:59 GMT

Rick, that's just what I was saying in the 2nd paragraph of my blog entry when I said kids are being too disinfected. It never hurts to be careful, but some people are germaphobic. I know there are probably some kind of microbial dust mites on me, but they need to eat to, don't they? I think we need to be more concerned about pesticides, at least here in Florida.

Comment #10

LAVERNE MALONEY — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 19:56:16 GMT

That's why they have liqui-gel capsules, the medicine is in the form of a liquid therefore the absorption rate is higher into the body. I am finding that illnesses in seniors are mainly due to poor nutrition. Most seniors should not be taking vitamins in the form of a solid pill, rather a pill that is designed to dissolve under the tongue for quicker absorption or liquid vitamins.

Comment #9

Rick G — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 17:14:57 GMT

Another angle on germs...the more you are exposed to them, the stronger your immune system will become because of the antibodies your body is creating. As a young man I spent two years working in a hospital laundry. I sorted dirty laundry and shoved it into giant washing machines. The laundry was always a few days old and came from OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Surgery, Emergency, etc....you can imagine what it contained. In those days we didn't use latex gloves (Before AIDS), we use... [ More ]

Comment #8

justxploring — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 15:22:20 GMT

I understand, Rick. When I started to write this entry, I actually was in the opposite state of mind. I was really saying that we have too many new products on the market that kill germs, like Oust is a spray for bacteria in the air, since Lysol only kills surface germs. Now there are Clorox wipes and Clorox just came out with a spray you can put on and in anything, even your refrigerator (so they claim.) When I added the fiber and calcium remarks, I began to wonder about all the advertising we are bombarded with as part of our world of consumerism. I mean, how did my Grandmother make it to 106 without ever using Tilex or Purell hand santizer? I've read our indoor air is probably one of the dirtiest substances we inhale. In FL most people never open a window. Forget about what's hiding in your carpet and if you've never seen a film showing all the little dust mites in your mattress, you'll probably sleep better at night. I rarely worry about germs, but I have to admit when the cashier at Publix was sneezing his head off while scanning my groceries, it did bother me quite a bit. On the other hand, what we don't see can't bother us, so the same thing could be happening in the kitchen in a local diner or a fancy restaurant. Bon appetit!... [ More ]

Comment #7

Rick G — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 13:15:25 GMT

While we're on the subject of germs...think about how many germs are on the pens they hand you to sign something. I always bring my own.

Comment #6

justxploring — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 05:32:36 GMT

Yup. Maybe the cows have a right to be mad! Seriously, I'm not trying to sound paranoid, but it seems as if all of this is happening at the same time. Maybe I should start a garden. Sure, I can just see it now, especially with all the sand here. I'm the only person I know who can kill a philodendron. Even my silk plants start to wilt after a while.

Comment #5

emilyg — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 05:09:01 GMT

and ground beef being recalled.

Comment #4

justxploring — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 04:27:16 GMT

Just found several articles. I wonder why this is the first time I heard of this since apparently it started in mid Sept.<br

Comment #3

Tenaj — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 01:59:30 GMT

Heard E Coli is in lettuce now.

Comment #2

justxploring — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 01:27:45 GMT

Interesting...really? This is in my home, but I guess it makes sense when you think about all the times we touch a keyboard. I suppose the same goes for a public telephone or even a door knob. Speaking of doors, if you wash your hands carefully and then use the door in a restroom how to you know that 10 people ahead of you didn't forget? Yuck!! What a subject. LOL At Albertson's they have disinfectant wipes for your cart at the entrance. A survey showed that a shopping cart is home to a lot of bacteria. I always wonder about that when I see kids in poopy diapers riding in them. Funny thing I once heard, since we are on this subject. I don't go to bars any more, but many years ago I'd get together with friends for a beer and munch on the food in the bowls on the bar. Think of all those dirty hands reaching into the bowls. I read somewhere that at the end of a Saturday night, those beer nuts are soaked in all sorts of germs. (Nothin' a few shots of tequila won't fix!)... [ More ]

Comment #1

truecritic — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 01:13:33 GMT

Recent articles have stated that the average office keyboard has more germs than the average bathroom. Better go buy some more anti-bacterial detergent.

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justxploring — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:25:02 GMT