Anti-Bacterial Soaps: No Benefits and Unnecessary Risks | NC BEA ...

Have you noticed that antibacterial soaps are everywhere and even found in many toothpastes if you read the fine print (this gives a whole new meaning to wash your mouth out with soap).? Most people do not realize that bacteria are EVERYWHERE and on EVERYTHING.? Are you one of those people that washes there hands incessently, and are afraid everytime someone sneezes in your presence? Are you affraid of touching things in public places out of fear of infection? This fits the definition of a germaphobe. There is little to NO proof that antibacterial soaps you buy at the drugstore actually kill the dangerous microbes like S. Aureus or E. Coli.? Many experts say trying to live in disinfected sanitized bubble is bad for your health.? They believe that too much sanitization will weaken your immune system and in turn create dangerous superbugs that are resistant to antibiotics!? In addition a study done at UC Davis found that antibacterial CHEMICALS can alter hormonal activity in rats and human cells and in addition these antibacterial chemicals go down the drain into our waterways damaging wildlife, and then end up in our drinking water posing yet another health risk.? Is this worth it?? Even warnings from scientists have gone unheard in the antibacterial market place.? The most commonly used antimicrobial agent is TRICLOSAN. The antimicrobial industry has grown to a 1 billion dollar a year business. From the?FDA (food and drug administration) and also the AMA (American medical association) they state that antimicrobial soaps are no more effective at preventing infections than plain old regular soap.? So the promise of antibacterial soaps is a failed promise and we flush those chemicals down the drain into our water supply causing environmental problems.? Is this worth it? A study using store bought antibacterial soap and a standard strain of E. Coli found it took 2 hours of being in contact with the toxic soap before the bacteria was killed.? I don?t know about you but I sure don?t spend 2 hours washing my hands.? In fact the average person spend 5-10 seconds washing there hands.? So if antimicrobial soaps are no better than just plain old regular soap at preventing infection then why use them? Grayson Blom, B.Sc., D.C. Upper Cervical Chiropractic Specialist5975 Overland? Rd.Boise, Idaho 83709

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