HOW EFFECTIVE IS HAND WASHING?

Dr. Dee (Amanda) here from Healing Hands Chiropractic, shared with Healthy Lombard that everyone knows that handwashing is supposed to be good for your health and prevents the spreading of germs. But how effective is it actually? Here at Healing Hands Chiropractic in Murfreesboro, TN we can offer you some tips, advice, and maybe a few things you didn’t know about the effectiveness of washing your hands. Dr. Dee and her staff are dedicated to providing you the best service for your overall health.

HOW DOES KEEPING YOUR HANDS CLEAN PREVENT THE SPREAD OF ILLNESS?

As humans we use our hands for many different things, it’s just part of how we operate on a daily basis. If we have germs on our hands there are lots of opportunities for the germs to be spread such as these listed below:

• People frequently touch their faces allowing germs in through the eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Germs from unwashed hands can get into food and drinks.
• Germs can be transferred to objects which other people can touch later.
• We often come in to contact with others and use our hands such as handshaking or a touch