Is Antibacterial Soap Bad for You

Human toxicity —truth or fiction For decades antibacterial soap and the multitude of other consumer products containing Triclosan enjoyed the reputation of being a miracle chemical in the fight against bacterial infection. It was thought to pose little risk or …

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Is Antibacterial Soap Safe?

The FDA is currently evaluating the question of whether or not antibacterial soap is safe. Soaps containing antibacterial ingredients like Triclosan have been around for more than four decades. The science indeed indicates that the chemicals in these soaps can …

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Side Effects of Antibacterial Soap

Side effects related to the use of antibacterial soaps containing Triclosan: Triclosan is technically a pesticide and now under review by the EPA and the FDA. The Canadian Medical Association has called for a ban on the use of Triclosan …

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What Causes Ringworm

Is Ringworm a worm?  No, it’s a form of fungus! Fungi are present naturally in our environment. They seem to flourish in warm, damp, or moist conditions. The Ringworm fungus itself, Trichophyton rubrum, exist in substantial populations on wrestling mats, …

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Ringworm Symptoms

Ringworm is a contagious skin infection that is far more widespread than previously understood. Fortunately, because of its ubiquity, ringworm diagnosis is a straightforward procedure. Recognition and remedies are just as straightforward if you know what the symptoms of ringworm …

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BJJ Soap for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners are prone to contracting contagious fungal, bacterial and viral infections of the skin. Close quarter contact with one another in combination with a warm, moist environment is the reason. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners have to follow the most …

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What is Bacterial Skin Infection?

Bacterial skin infections are commonly experienced conditions that are easy to treat but also very uncomfortable (and often painful). The easiest way to know if you have one of these conditions is to learn and be able to recognize the …

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Fungal Skin Infection Treatment

There are many different types of fungal skin infection treatments, including those provided by a doctor or found over the counter, those which are general home remedies and preventative, and those which are herbal. Depending on your condition, it is …

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