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• In light of recent outbreaks of Staph, short for
  Staphylococcus aureus, parents and teachers have
  expressed concern about how to prevent this
  health threat. Staph is a bacteria that is
  present on the skin and in the nostrils of all
  people, and is not usually problematic. The
  recent health scare involves a type of Staph
  that has become resistant to many antibiotics. It
  is called MRSA (short for methicillin resistant
  Staphylococcus aureus) MRSA has been a major
  cause of infections among hospitalized patients
  for years, but has only recently become a problem
  in non-hospitalized patients. It is estimated
  that 25-30 of people have Staph on their body
  whereas 1 of people harbor MRSA.
• Because it is spread by direct skin-to-skin
  contact, Staph is a concern among schools,
  daycares, and other places where people gather.
  Here are 3 ways to protect yourself and others
  from Staph
• In order for Staph to cause infection, it has to
  pass through the protective layer of skin into
  the body. This may occur with cuts, scrapes, or
  through hair follicles. For this reason, the best
  form of protection from Staph is to keep
  infections covered with a bandage or other means.
  Towels, washcloths, razors, and other items that
  have had direct skin contact should also be kept
  from contacting others.
• Proper hygiene including frequent hand washing
  and wiping down any surfaces that are frequently
  touched (as in preschool tabletops) is essential
  to preventing the spread of all infections,
  including Staph. However, antibacterial products
  are not required. A recent scientific study found
  that antibiotic soaps were no more effective
  than plain soap at reducing bacterial levels on
  hands nor were they more effective at reducing
  sickness1. Moreover, several types of bacteria,
  including Staph showed unexpectedly high
  resistance to triclosan, the antibiotic typically
  used in antibacterial products1. If these
  particular bacteria are wise enough to have
  developed resistance to antibiotics taken by
  mouth, it makes perfect sense that they would
  have developed resistance against antibiotics in
  soap, cleaners, detergents and other products.
  In addition to the possibility of creating
  "superbugs", there is another high price to pay
  for the unnecessary use of antibacterial soap
  When it reaches our waterways in wastewater, it
  is decimating fish and causing an environmental
  catastrophe. It has now found its way into human
  breast milk with unknown consequences to the
  developing baby. According to the Centers for
  Disease Control and Prevention, Hydrogen peroxide
  (0.5) and Isopropyl alcohol (Alcohol wipes) are
  effective against MRSA. Alcohol works by
  dehydrating the bacteria cells, so there is no
  way to develop resistance. While other cleaners
  may be effective, they are also frequently toxic
  to humans and are preferably avoided.
• Have you ever noticed how some people fall prey
  to illness, while others who were exposed to the
  same germ do not? The reason for this is that
  there are two parties involved in every fight. We
  tend to focus on the aggressor, the germ, while
  overlooking the target, the immune system. It is
  essential to maintain a strong immune system in
  order to combat any type of infection, including
  Staph. This can be accomplished by eating a
  whole foods diet and considering high-grade
  nutrient supplements when necessary. A
  functional medicine doctor can help you determine
  your child's individual nutritional deficits by
  a simple blood test and prescribe targeted
  nutritional therapy.
• TIP Proper hand washing means taking the time to
  lather up the soap. This gives the soap time to
  lift the bacteria off the skin and entrap it
  within tiny soap compartments called "micelles".
  Once the

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lathering is done, the bacteria are rinsed away
by the water stream. Be sure to clean the
fingernails, between the fingers, and all other
surfaces of the hands. If a person becomes
infected with Staph, they will usually develop a
boil or pus pocket on the skin. These are
treated by simply allowing the pus or fluid to
drain out of the body. Antibiotics rarely are
helpful because the Staph is walled off from the
blood stream by the boil and antibiotics cannot
reach the area to treat it. If a skin infection
is not healing, getting worse, is accompanied by
a fever, or causes concern, it is advisable to
see a healthcare professional. The good news is
that Staph infections that enter the bloodstream
causing severe illness or death are exceedingly
rare in healthy people and following the 3 steps
listed above will help protect you and those in
your care from the threat of Staph. If you are
interested in protecting your family from
sickness, it is best to start long before
symptoms develop. Check out the eBook "Holler
for Your Health Be the Key to a Healthy Family"
to eliminate health threats lurking in common
products. (www.holler4health.com) STOP TREATING!
START PREVENTING! It is never too early, but
don't wait until it's too late! Reference
Aiello AE, et al "Consumer Antibacterial Soaps
Effective or Just Risky" Clinical Infectious
Diseases 2007 45, Supp.2 S137-147. Stop
treating! Start preventing! It's Never Too
Early, But Don't Wait Until It's Too Late Teresa
Holler is a physician assistant, former assistant
professor of medicine, author of "Cardiology
Essentials" (Jones and Bartlett, 2007) and
"Holler for Your Health! Be the Key to a Healthy
Family". For more information aboutclorox
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