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-Reader Submitted Article
Surviving Hygiene
We all know how important basic emergency food and water is but
what about personal hygiene? It doesn't take long for a superficial
fungal infection to set in and spread over your body. Once you have
a fungal infection it's only a matter of time before it becomes
systemic (within the bloodstream) and requires medication (the most
popular being Nizoral). Some signs of the most common fungal infection
are discolored scaly spots that usual itch and dandruff. If you
have a systemic infection you may also notice dark squiggle lines
in your field of vision called "floaters".
Fungal infections are contagious. Do not touch or scratch an area
then touch another area of your body without washing your hands
first. Do not touch your pets or another person after scratching
an infected area. The best way to prevent this infection is proper
hygiene. It's very important to keep your skin dry and clean. If
water is an issue there are many no- rinse products available. They
include body wash as well as shampoo. Another great item to stock
up on is anti-bacterial wipes. These wipes are not just for hands.
When regular bathing is not an option, wipes are more effective
than toilet tissue since bacteria builds up quickly on the groin
and anal areas. More uses for anti-bacterial wipes are disinfecting
your portable toilet seat area (if you do not have disposable paper
seat covers), disinfecting your drinking cup and/or bottle tops,
and disinfecting cooking gear (pots/pans/utensils etc). Medicated
foot powder (such as Gold Bond) is a great preventative when battling
sweaty feet and armpits.
Another crucial item to have on hand is antioxidant supplements.
It's imperative to have a strong immune system to fight off all
bacterial and viral infections. Your immune system is weakened by
stress, extreme temperatures and lack of nutrition. Antioxidants
are high potency doses of vitamins E, C and A which boost the immune
system. I recommend the chewable form of pills since regular pills
require water to swallow. All dietary supplements should be stored
in dry, cool areas away from light, and tightly sealed to protect
them from air oxidation.
Remember how important it is to wash and wipe your hands often and
always before handling food under any conditions!
-Joanna Perry
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