Are you a Germ Freak?

When you go to a public bathroom are you a foot-flusher? Do you protect your hands with a paper towel to touch the door nob and use a hand sanitizer after shaking someones hands... Guilty as charge! I imagine the germs attached to it, magnified, greenish... Can't touch it!

Rationally, I understand that the skin promotes an incredible barrier and the problem is to carry the 'dirt' to a part of our body that represents less protection that the skin does, such as the mouth and scared skin. Doctors recommend that we wash our hands to prevent disease spread and to avoid touching the mouth, eyes and mucosa. So... where's the problem?

Germ+Phobia = Germaphobia (germ freak)
Germ = any microscopic organism that can potentially cause disease Phobia = an irrational sort of fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that can cause avoidance.
We see though, various degrees of germaphoby - I am very careful in public places but just a little at home. Germs have always existed and will always be around - let's deal with it rationally!

Bacteria, virus, fungi, prions, parasites - and the list goes on and on... The more information we get, the more paranoid we become and this is not all - the media do their best to reach us. For example, the latest news is the MRSA cases throughout the country with many cases among young athletes. I can picture myself at the gym cleaning the machine I'm using with a towel and a sanitizer and not touching common places with my hands.

The message in this posting is: let's respect our impulses but keep the eye on what makes sense, living a full and whole life.

Beauty tip: the alcohol content in hand sanitizers dehydrate the skin and make its appearance dull and dry. Try to clean your hands and use a good hand cream afterwards to keep your hands looking clean but beautiful!

Be good, be healthy.

Vanessa