The importance of hand-washing

by Colleen P Moyne (Colmo) (follow)

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During the course of a day our hands are exposed to all sorts of substances and while most are quite harmless, there are some that we need to be particularly mindful of. It’s not a good idea to be too pedantic about creating a germ-free environment as this can lead to a lower immunity, but it pays to keep the hand sanitiser close by.



Here are some instances where we need to ensure we wash our hands thoroughly:















This information is not meant to alarm readers or deter anyone from undertaking these normal daily activities. The point is to remind us that the cleanliness of our hands plays a large part in our overall health.

The simple act of hand-washing – not forgetting our fingernails, wrists and the backs of our hands – takes around fifteen to twenty seconds (my lecturer used the example of the ‘Happy Birthday’ song, suggesting that we should wash our hands for the length of time it takes to sing the song).



This fifteen second act, combined with an occasional application of hand sanitiser (do not over-use as this can kill off good bacteria) is all we need to keep our hands clean and support our good health.

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