tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759306622591878772024-03-13T23:33:09.780-07:00The Natural Living Resource NetHere at GoNatural.com we try to provide meaningful discussion on topics that affect your everyday life. We cover household information, gardening and nutrition. Please feel free to leave a comment at the end of the article and share your experiences and opinions.Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.comBlogger279125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-89801644920464733912021-07-08T07:10:00.000-07:002021-07-08T07:10:05.471-07:00An Important Super Nutrient – Made In Our Bodies!<p> </p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">T<span style="font-family: helvetica;">here are many useful suggestions for remaining
healthy such as hygienic measures of masking and handwashing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Look at previous articles for information
about those measures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is also
important to make sure you have some nutritional protocols in place to optimize
your health.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span class="s1"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span><span class="s1">An important step in staying healthy is to make sure
that you have adequate vitamin D levels.</span><span class="apple-converted-space">
We often hear about vitamin D as it relates to calcium absorption and healthy
bones and teeth. It is true that
vitamin D is an important component to maintain healthy bones and teeth – this
is why it is so often added to dairy products.
Healthy bones and teeth are not the only functions of vitamin D – it has
a very important role in immunity and overall well-being.</span></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p> </o:p></span>Vitamin
D is actually more like a hormone and we are able to produce it in our bodies
when we are exposed to sunlight, specifically UVB waves. However, with more people working inside and
the understandable concerns about excess sun exposure and risk of skin cancer lower
levels of vitamin D are being produced and so people are at risk for
deficiency. This is particularly true of those who have
darker skin tones because they do not produce as much through sun exposure. Of course the skin is not the only organ
involved in vitamin D production. Once
the initial building block for active vitamin D is produced by the skin, the
liver and kidneys play a role in its final activation. That means that any issues with kidney or
liver function can also impact vitamin D levels.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p> </o:p></span><span class="apple-converted-space">The
optimal level for vitamin D as measured in blood should be </span>between
100-150 nmol/L or 40-60 ng/ml as this is the level needed for proper cellular
function. Of course vitamin D helps with
calcium metabolism but there are also immune functions. <span class="apple-converted-space">There is a substance produced in the
body called cathelicidin. It has
protective action against a variety of disease-causing organisms and there is a
link between production of cathelicidin and adequate levels of vitamin D. We see this substance in many cells in the
body such as those in the skin and mucus membranes as well as other areas. </span></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span>The lab test for vitamin D levels is readily available. In spite of this, it is rarely ordered and
in most cases only if there is a concern with bone density issues. This is surprising given that there are so
many other important uses for vitamin D in the body and a correlation between
low serum levels and many severe and chronic illnesses. If you live in a state that has publicly
accessible labs you can go in and get your own test to check out your levels
and that is probably a good idea. If
you’ve had other labs run it might be useful to see if vitamin D levels were
checked at that time. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span>Vitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient. This means that excess levels are not flushed
out by the kidneys but remain in the body where they could potentially cause a
toxic response. With vitamin D the
concern is particularly in regard to hypercalcemia or excess calcium in the
blood. Excess calcium can cause
deposition in the arterial walls leading to thickening and stiffening of the
arteries. While this is a rare event and
generally requires extremely high dosages of vitamin D it is useful to be aware
of the potential for this issue. It is important
to take vitamin K2 with vitamin D because vitamin K2 directs the calcium to the
skeletal tissue preventing deposition in the artery walls. Vitamin K2 comes in multiple forms with MK-4
and MK-7 being the most prevalent. The
MK-7 form is preferable and has actually been studied for its effectiveness in
managing calcium deposition whereas the MK-4 is actually a synthetic form and
was not in the study. The recommended
levels (according to Dr. Cees Vermeer – one of the most respected Vitamin K
researchers) should be 45 – 185 mcg daily.
Keep in mind that those individuals on blood thinning medications should
not supplement vitamin K without consulting with their doctors because vitamin
K supplements can interfere with the action of their blood thinner prescription. Vitamin D3 is the preferred form for vitamin
D supplementation. <a href="https://www.grassrootshealth.net/" target="_blank">Grassroots Health</a> has
a vitamin D calculator to determine the proper dosage of supplement based on
your current serum vitamin D level and there is even a link to order a home
vitamin D test kit.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span>The
<a href="https://www.vitamindsociety.org/" target="_blank">Vitamin D council</a> has many useful articles and links to resources. The articles are very interesting and most
are written for the lay person. Take
the opportunity to educate yourself about this important tool for maintaining
optimal health!</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-76911692943629271462021-02-19T12:04:00.000-08:002021-02-19T12:04:41.342-08:00Encouragement For Stressful Times - Wash Your Hands Like A Pro!<p> <span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: windowtext; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">In addition to masking appropriately and maintaining social distancing, proper hand hygiene is an essential step in preventing the spread of disease. Pathogens can be found on surfaces everywhere and it is impossible to completely eradicate them. Just as with masking, the goal of hand hygiene is to reduce the numbers of pathogens. Remember that a factor in developing an infection is the number of pathogens so by taking steps to reduce them we are reducing our risk of infection.</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: windowtext; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p><div class="SCXW96161935 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: white; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW96161935 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" lang="EN-US" paraeid="{392c1824-1fc3-4c6a-a9d3-8a6cd8a0b55d}{27}" paraid="50800591" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">It is always important to practice proper hand hygiene but there has been more emphasis on that since the pandemic and people are particularly concerned with the Covid-19 pathogen. </span><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="ContextualSpellingAndGrammarError SCXW96161935 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: inherit; background-image: url("data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhBQAEAPEDAABVzDNVzDNV/wAAACH5BAUAAAMALAAAAAAFAAQAAAIInC2QchYKQgEAOw=="); background-position: left bottom; background-repeat: repeat-x; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">So</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"> let’s talk specifically about how hand washing can help reduce the spread of covid. </span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW96161935 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" paraeid="{d790b611-9011-4c75-baf1-db180612b075}{130}" paraid="1396302523" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Coronavirus is the term you most often hear when discussing Covid-19 but the term coronavirus is a description of the microscopic appearance of several different disease-causing organisms. Corona means crown and the spikes of proteins surrounding the virus give the appearance of a crown when viewed under the microscope. For simplicity’s sake when coronavirus is referenced in this post, we are specifically referring to the new strain of coronavirus which is responsible for the current pandemic. Viruses are essentially little bits of genetic material with various materials forming protective coats around them. The coronavirus has a lipid envelope which means a layer of fatty material around it. Because of this fatty layer, soap is very effective in destroying the virus as it is able to break up the protective lipid membrane of the virus. Regular soap is effective so it is not necessary to get special soap. </span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW96161935" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b91395a7-f210-4932-849b-76fe1b151a5a}{131}" paraid="313092110" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><br /></span></p><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b91395a7-f210-4932-849b-76fe1b151a5a}{131}" paraid="313092110" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Proper hand hygiene using soap and water</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW96161935 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; user-select: text;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Make sure a towel is located nearby.</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></li><li><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Turn on faucet and adjust the temperature so that it is warm but not too hot</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></li><li><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Keeping the hands lower than the </span><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">elbows, thoroughly</span><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"> wet the wrist and hands</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></li><li><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Dispense soap into hands, using about 1 tsp soap should be used</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></li><li><span class="TextRun SCXW190649326 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Scrubbing in circular motion, lather hands including wrists and the area between fingers. Make sure to scrub the fingertips as well. Get the backs of the hands and the thumbs. Cover each finger individually including around the nails and the knuckles. Go around the wrists up to about an inch above the wrists. Make sure you keep your hands angled so that any drips go down into the sink, not up the arm. This process must take at least 20 seconds. (There were many entertaining memes at the beginning of the pandemic on social media for theme songs and the like designed to take up 20 seconds)</span><span class="EOP SCXW190649326 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></li><li><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Place hands under water, make sure water flows downward from wrists to fingertips</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></li><li><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Pat hands dry with towel, don’t scrub with towel</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></li><li><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Use a dry towel to turn off faucet</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></li></ul></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW96161935 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b91395a7-f210-4932-849b-76fe1b151a5a}{214}" paraid="1645553197" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW96161935 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b2185acf-c2a5-48ee-be01-cab218ce6233}{57}" paraid="1857810708" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Hand sanitizer is another good tool for hand hygiene. There are some important points to be aware of when using hand sanitizer. The CDC recommends at least 60% alcohol content to effectively kill pathogens. Most of the sanitizers I’ve seen are 65% but read the label to be sure. The alcohol should be ethanol or isopropanol (rubbing alcohol). You may remember a big recall on sanitizer products during the summer because those products contained methanol which is very toxic. Hand sanitizer does not replace hand washing as the chemicals in sanitizer may kill some pathogens but they do not remove dirt and greasy messes so they cannot clean as effectively as soap. It is interesting to note that the rhinovirus that causes colds is in fact not as susceptible to soap so hand sanitizer may work better for removing rhinovirus. It should still be followed by soap and water hand washing.</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></div></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW96161935" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" paraeid="{d790b611-9011-4c75-baf1-db180612b075}{250}" paraid="777980619" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><br /></span></p><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" paraeid="{d790b611-9011-4c75-baf1-db180612b075}{250}" paraid="777980619" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Hand hygiene using hand sanitizer</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></div><div class="SCXW96161935 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: white; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW96161935 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text;"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW96161935 BCX0" role="list" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; cursor: text; font-family: verdana; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW96161935" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="2" role="listitem" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; display: block; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" paraeid="{c98d7522-6ac1-4e25-b09e-ad988c69665e}{1}" paraid="1732889193" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Dispense sanitizer into palm of hand</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></li><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW96161935" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="2" role="listitem" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; display: block; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a54b5754-5cb0-4b41-9a8f-fed406d7c904}{152}" paraid="254666321" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Rub palm to palm</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></li><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW96161935" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="2" role="listitem" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; display: block; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" paraeid="{c98d7522-6ac1-4e25-b09e-ad988c69665e}{5}" paraid="1945965004" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Right hand palm to back of left hand, interlock fingers</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></li><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="2" role="listitem" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; display: block; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" lang="EN-US" paraeid="{64be166b-771a-4cd9-bc53-913bf01b582b}{99}" paraid="152442754" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Palm to palm fingers interlaced</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></li><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW96161935" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="2" role="listitem" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; display: block; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" paraeid="{c98d7522-6ac1-4e25-b09e-ad988c69665e}{13}" paraid="798006806" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Left hand palm to back of right hand, interlocking fingers</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></li><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW96161935" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="2" role="listitem" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; display: block; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" paraeid="{c98d7522-6ac1-4e25-b09e-ad988c69665e}{17}" paraid="1908596248" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Grasp thumb and rotate around thumb, perform on right and left </span><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">sides</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></li><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="2" role="listitem" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; display: block; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" lang="EN-US" paraeid="{649eaada-5ccd-4ab0-9703-fdf8649d2f22}{10}" paraid="1551107462" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Rub fingertips in palm of left and then right hand</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></li><li aria-setsize="-1" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="8" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="2" role="listitem" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; display: block; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" lang="EN-US" paraeid="{649eaada-5ccd-4ab0-9703-fdf8649d2f22}{172}" paraid="498931163" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Continue this process until hands have dried. The alcohol will evaporate leaving the hands dry</span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW96161935 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" paraeid="{c98d7522-6ac1-4e25-b09e-ad988c69665e}{27}" paraid="404814597" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><br /></span></p><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" paraeid="{c98d7522-6ac1-4e25-b09e-ad988c69665e}{27}" paraid="404814597" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Keep in mind that alcohol-based sanitizers will dry out the skin even more than soap so make sure you keep your hands properly moisturized. Any breaks in the skin can serve as an entry point for pathogens. </span><span class="EOP SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW96161935 BCX0" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f81355cf-da16-4d60-bf80-393c6038f1e8}{17}" paraid="1785973894" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><br /></span></p><p class="Paragraph SCXW96161935 BCX0" lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f81355cf-da16-4d60-bf80-393c6038f1e8}{17}" paraid="1785973894" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-kerning: none; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW96161935 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Palatino Linotype_EmbeddedFont", "Palatino Linotype_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 23.7417px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">You should perform hand hygiene before and after eating, after using the restroom, after coming in from outside, after playing with pets and any time that they are dirty. </span></p></div>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-67384808998226492062021-01-05T07:31:00.000-08:002021-01-05T07:31:25.128-08:00Encouragement for Stressful Times - The Great Mask Debate<p><i>So we are many months into a pandemic and people are tired
and stressed out and so many are worried about the future. It has been my experience that one of the
best ways to decrease worry is to take action.
So I have some action steps that we can all take to help relieve worry
right now. I will be sharing these in a
series of blog posts.</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Great Mask Debate<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Protect yourself with a mask and social distancing whenever
possible. There has been much
controversy surrounding mask wearing. The
purpose of wearing masks is to reduce the spread of infection through droplets
and aerosols as these particles can contain infectious materials. Droplets and aerosols are naturally produced
by the respiratory system and are released from our mouths and noses whenever
we breathe, cough, sneeze, talk or sing.
We know this because as children
we were taught to cover our mouth and nose when we cough or sneeze. The droplets are heavier and are pulled down
by gravity which is why distancing can be helpful. Aerosols (very small particles) float in the
air for a period up to several hours and spread like smoke through a closed
space. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Aside from fit-tested N95 masks, masks provide limited
protection for the wearer because some droplets and aerosols can get around the
gaps in the sides of the masks. You
might ask yourself why, in light of that information, should anyone bother
wearing a mask? Have we all not heard
about (perhaps on social media) somebody who always wore a mask and still got
sick? Masks are more effective in protecting
others by reducing the droplets and aerosols that the wearer releases into the
air. If we have widespread mask usage the amount of
infectious viral particles being released is greatly reduced. The number of infectious particles is one
important aspect in spread of a disease.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Per an article published in October 2020 in the journal Nature,
surgical masks and comparably constructed fabric masks reduce aerosol expulsion
by about 67% and N95 masks reduce 90% of aerosols expelled. That study goes into much more detail
looking at 14 different mask materials and it makes for interesting reading if
you are interested. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Masks with a vent and fabric neck gaiters are explicitly not
effective and should not be used. The
vents allow droplets to exit and the neck gaiters have been shown to increase
risk by aerosolizing the droplets (making them into very small and more mobile
particles). The clear plastic face
shields are really not effective at preventing droplet transmission as the
droplets pass right around the shield. I
have seen these clear plastic shields mounted on a headband and also advertised
as masks with a mask-like shape and having earpieces like glasses to hold it
against the face. None of those clear
shields are effective. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">All this data means that by wearing a mask a
potentially-infected individual will release fewer droplets into the
surrounding area. That decreases the
potential for infecting others. If we
have all or nearly all persons wearing masks when out in public and everyone’s
droplet release potential is decreased and we’ve significantly decreased the
risk of disease transmission. When considering
the disease-causing capability of an organism we have to consider the
characteristics of the organism, the health of the host and the number of the
organisms released. Wearing masks
decreases the release of disease-causing organisms. Other articles point out that the size of
the holes in masks are much larger than the virus itself. This is also true. Viruses travel in droplets and sometimes in
smaller particles called respiratory nuclei.
These droplets are larger than the virus itself and so may be trapped by
the mask. It is important to practice proper masking
protocol which means limit handling of the mask and dispose of the mask (or wash
it if it is a fabric mask) after it has been worn for a length of time. Bacteria can certainly collect on the mask
so these hygiene measures are important.
Masks of any kind must cover the mouth and nose as droplets are released
into the air by both mouth and nose and if there is a metal nosepiece it should
be bent around the nose for optimal fit.
It is unnecessary to wear a mask if you are alone in your vehicle, although
I always put mine on if I am in line at the coffee shop drive-through and need
to interact with the employees to receive my order. It is not necessary to wear them if you are
outside away from others as the droplets you are releasing will be quickly
dispersed in the outside air. Indoor
ventilation systems allow the droplets and aerosols to linger which is why
masking is important indoors. I have
read some interesting articles about advances in indoor air quality management
which look wonderful so that would be a nice positive development from this
challenging situation. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">One study that came out in April in the Annals of Internal
Medicine purported to show that masking was ineffective. It has since been retracted. Early in the pandemic there were so many
unknowns that it is not surprising that some of the early findings were
determined to be incomplete or incorrect.
Much of the hesitancy for masking recommendations on the part of the WHO
and CDC was related to supply issues for healthcare workers. We have learned so much since then and there
are masks in fashion patterns and instructions for mask making all over the
internet. With these options the
depletion of mask supply is no longer a concern. The fitted N95 masks are still best saved
for the healthcare staff as there are so many workable options available to the
public. See the October article in
Nature for some comparisons of materials.
<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>A brief note about masks and children</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The literature is generally in agreement that very young
children (2 -3 years of age and younger) should not be masked due to the risk
of suffocation. The American Academy of
Pediatrics and the Italian Pediatric Society have published statements about
masking in children and recommend masking for children older than 2 (the American
Academy of Pediatrics) or 3 (The Italian Pediatric Society). It would be a good idea to check with your
pediatrician if you have concerns about your children. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Common mask objections:</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i>Can masks cause decreased blood levels of oxygen,
increased carbon dioxide levels?</i> There
is no evidence of this and indeed studies have been performed using pulse oximeters
to measure levels during daily activities and exercise. Pulse oximeters, devices that measure blood oxygen levels, can be found very
inexpensively online and you can wear one while masked to check this out for
yourself. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i>Viral particles are way too small to be blocked by mask –
so using a mask to block them is like trying to block mosquitoes with a chicken
wire fence.</i> I have seen this exact
argument on social media. As we
mentioned before viral particles do not travel by themselves. Viruses need a host and those particles are
expelled in droplets or aerosols. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i>My friend contracted the virus even though they wore a
mask.</i> As mentioned above masks do
not provide 100% protection and they are more effective at protecting from
release of particles rather than blocking inhalation of particles in the
environment. Partial protection is
better than no protection.<o:p></o:p></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><i>Masking decreases the immune system activity – it’s like
living in a bubble so my immune system will be weakened. </i> The immune system is indeed stimulated by
contact with environmental materials. A
partial block of environmental materials, such as a mask provides, does not
dampen immune system activity. You are
still being exposed to materials by touch, through food and beverage and even
in your own home. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-24884670383881585662017-12-28T10:50:00.001-08:002017-12-28T10:50:14.860-08:00Healthy Bone Broth Recipe<p>Try this savory, rich bone broth made in a slow cooker.</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2lmyyx2' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/707d2fa2-cf48-4c9b-88fd-fc7aa4b19680/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2lmyyx2' target='_blank'>Healthy Bone Broth Recipe</a></h2>Try this savory, rich bone broth made in a slow cooker.<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-12842139216358827892017-12-27T10:50:00.001-08:002017-12-27T10:50:17.735-08:00How To Eat Right For Your Brain<p>Learn how to use functional nutrition to nourish your mind, so that you can experience greater mental clarity, less brain fog, and better moods.</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2pK2Tev' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/09e8211d-2fe5-4115-917f-ec28afff03bd/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2pK2Tev' target='_blank'>How To Eat Right For Your Brain</a></h2>Learn how to use functional nutrition to nourish your mind, so that you can experience greater mental clarity, less brain fog, and better moods.<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-80636412813776319952017-12-21T10:50:00.001-08:002017-12-21T10:50:15.936-08:00Single Arm Medicine Ball Push-up<p>It's never too late to start. Contact us for guidance or advise.</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2DoAHk9' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/967aaf9c-459d-44cc-b4ac-09c82ffed50c/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2DoAHk9' target='_blank'>Single Arm Medicine Ball Push-up</a></h2><hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-76696102377662789592017-12-19T10:50:00.001-08:002017-12-19T10:50:15.666-08:00Your thoughts create your reality.<p>Your thoughts create your reality.</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2oMHMrD' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/dd275c9c-0b8a-4163-bd31-eb05671606b1/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2oMHMrD' target='_blank'>Your thoughts create your reality.</a></h2>Your thoughts create your reality.<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-27348248555794412052017-12-05T07:33:00.001-08:002017-12-05T07:33:12.019-08:00A Rainbow Of Nutrition<p>Fill your diet with a rainbow of fruits and vegetables. This is a great way to ensure you're getting a wide variety of vitamins and nutrients.</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2AsJ92K' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/875c3d2d-e74e-4dad-bc7f-8429e9b1054d/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2AsJ92K' target='_blank'>A Rainbow Of Nutrition</a></h2>Fill your diet with a rainbow of fruits and vegetables. This is a great way to ensure you're getting a wide variety of vitamins and nutrients.<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-64246527391010622722017-11-30T07:43:00.001-08:002017-11-30T07:43:00.844-08:00Get In The Game<p>"Forget about the consequences of failure. Failure is only a temporary change in direction to set you straight for your next success." Denis Waitley</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2AlEe1u' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/2adbdf44-f869-43cc-9d29-1e3b8947ae99/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2AlEe1u' target='_blank'>Get In The Game</a></h2>"Forget about the consequences of failure. Failure is only a temporary change in direction to set you straight for your next success." Denis Waitley<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-19795860414951845972017-11-30T07:33:00.001-08:002017-11-30T07:33:10.581-08:00Minimize Stress<p>It is critical to learn to minimize the negative effects of stress and develop healthy thinking habits.</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2AkBYHD' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/d1eddd4a-1e23-43ff-9992-74ddb78e513b/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2AkBYHD' target='_blank'>Minimize Stress</a></h2>It is critical to learn to minimize the negative effects of stress and develop healthy thinking habits.<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-91138314973929891712017-11-29T07:33:00.001-08:002017-11-29T07:33:13.039-08:00Mind Power<p>The mind is such a powerful tool. It can make the worst of the best situation, or the best of the worst situation.</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2AfAMHV' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/5fda41fa-f268-4cf6-bfe8-99f93557e5b9/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2AfAMHV' target='_blank'>Mind Power</a></h2>The mind is such a powerful tool. It can make the worst of the best situation, or the best of the worst situation.<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-51323478505376423472017-11-28T07:33:00.001-08:002017-11-28T07:33:11.438-08:00Work And Determination<p>The key to success is hard work and determination.</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2judfcf' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/45edc991-f785-4701-b9aa-94dd0ce3e4d4/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2judfcf' target='_blank'>Work And Determination</a></h2>The key to success is hard work and determination.<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-64995792533394168512017-11-23T07:33:00.001-08:002017-11-23T07:33:10.212-08:00Spreading Happiness<p>The best feeling of happiness is when you're happy because you've made someone else happy.</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2hLv5Xv' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/e0628c17-d11e-464f-a4f4-a78b88a0ea83/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2hLv5Xv' target='_blank'>Spreading Happiness</a></h2>The best feeling of happiness is when you're happy because you've made someone else happy.<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-84137141539556637432017-11-22T07:33:00.001-08:002017-11-22T07:33:12.845-08:00Reach Your Potential<p>Are your excuses more important than your health? Accept responsibility and discover your true potential.</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2zXOA9w' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/2d421dd7-cbe7-4790-b5bd-8803bc8b7b94/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2zXOA9w' target='_blank'>Reach Your Potential</a></h2>Are your excuses more important than your health? Accept responsibility and discover your true potential.<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-80507691649707469372017-11-21T07:43:00.001-08:002017-11-21T07:43:01.377-08:00Finding Joy<a href='http://bit.ly/2hHOZTb' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/165b9c4b-2034-40ab-a7a2-a4c670f77cf0/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2hHOZTb' target='_blank'>Finding Joy</a></h2>"Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day." Henri Nouwen<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-72772071573872464422017-11-21T07:33:00.001-08:002017-11-21T07:33:10.328-08:00Get Out And Dance<p>"Take your time, don't live too fast. Troubles come and they will pass." Unknown</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2hHPwEF' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/30f17ed7-c07c-4660-be2b-e4a6be369d09/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2hHPwEF' target='_blank'>Get Out And Dance</a></h2>"Take your time, don't live too fast. Troubles come and they will pass." Unknown<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-75536286157331277452017-11-20T07:33:00.001-08:002017-11-20T07:33:09.969-08:00Get Positive!<p>Just as negative emotions can weaken the body’s resistance, positive emotions can strengthen it, or at least allow it to function normally. The simple act of deciding to be happier and focus on the positive will improve your health.</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2hGqGVY' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/11dbc3d7-1ae7-4370-bdbb-f60b8dac3e9d/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2hGqGVY' target='_blank'>Get Positive!</a></h2>The simple act of deciding to be happier and focus on the positive will improve your health.<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-7463391971763252662017-11-09T07:33:00.001-08:002017-11-09T07:33:12.836-08:00Chronic forward head posture can have very real...<p>Chronic forward head posture can have very real impacts to your health, from lung capacity reduction to debilitating neck pain.</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2hgAcyB' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/b785f69d-e802-46d8-a2d2-dccb35bed38a/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2hgAcyB' target='_blank'>Chronic forward head posture can have very real...</a></h2>Chronic forward head posture can have very real impacts to your health, from lung capacity reduction to debilitating neck pain.<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-55560720844284879962017-11-03T07:33:00.001-07:002017-11-03T07:33:11.064-07:00The Health Revolution<p>The world needs to know the real reasons people develop disease and the solution to prevent it.</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2ziuAhs' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/53272076-dc6a-40d3-b44e-d9e4b8afea64/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2ziuAhs' target='_blank'>The Health Revolution</a></h2>The world needs to know the real reasons people develop disease and the solution to prevent it.<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-57688983289964350032017-11-02T07:33:00.003-07:002017-11-02T07:33:10.322-07:00Repairing The Body<p>If we feed our body the right nutrition, avoid chemicals, get the toxins out, and take the right supplements, this machine called the human body will repair itself.</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2zqwJc1' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/1950b962-f28a-44f6-a170-16f0e0c6ad35/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2zqwJc1' target='_blank'>Repairing The Body</a></h2>If we feed our body the right nutrition, avoid chemicals, get the toxins out, and take the right supplements, this machine called the human body will repair itself.<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-11098845259861390262017-11-02T07:33:00.001-07:002017-11-02T07:33:09.336-07:00Addicted to Sugar<p>High fructose corn syrup or sugar from genetically modified sources are commonly found on the label of processed “Franken-foods.” Sugar acts as a flavor enhancer, preservative and visual enhancer. What you’re not being told is that sugar is a dangerous and addictive substance, some say it’s more addictive than cocaine.</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2zrTWuj' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/6556bcfb-4fdb-47ac-9077-ae0277c79b18/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2zrTWuj' target='_blank'>Addicted to Sugar</a></h2>High fructose corn syrup or sugar from genetically modified sources are commonly found on the label of processed “Franken-foods.” Sugar acts as a flavor enhancer, preservative and visual enhancer. What you’re not being told is that sugar is a dangerous and addictive substance, some say it’s more addictive than cocaine.<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-38129165113412905072017-11-01T07:33:00.003-07:002017-11-01T07:33:11.441-07:00Time For Wellness<p>You're the only one that can make your health a priority. Invest the time and effort into your wellness.</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2zoUgtN' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/5c143963-23bd-4716-a410-c109455e89fe/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2zoUgtN' target='_blank'>Time For Wellness</a></h2>You're the only one that can make your health a priority. Invest the time and effort into your wellness.<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-24504391865575427912017-11-01T07:33:00.001-07:002017-11-01T07:33:10.809-07:00Go With The Best<p>Find a doctor who offers you cause and how to remedy that cause.</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2zoUd15' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/0c557071-9ba7-442b-81af-77cbbaa70f12/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2zoUd15' target='_blank'>Go With The Best</a></h2>Find a doctor who offers you cause and how to remedy that cause.<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-4502377356483201292017-10-31T07:33:00.001-07:002017-10-31T07:33:10.514-07:00Which Would You Rather?<p>Seems like an easy choice!</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2zlMQYd' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/8ad0f116-656d-4398-8712-d1b86671843c/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2zlMQYd' target='_blank'>Which Would You Rather?</a></h2>Seems like an easy choice!<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930662259187877.post-76402774297076114212017-10-30T07:33:00.001-07:002017-10-30T07:33:12.261-07:00What Are You Grateful For Today?<p>It is not happy people that are thankful. It is the thankful people who are happy.</p><a href='http://bit.ly/2ziEyAz' target='_blank'><img src='https://d3utlhu53nfcwz.cloudfront.net/114501/cdnImage/article/02e13ac4-b31a-4ba5-92f5-0b866c30e559/?size=Box320'></a><h2><a href='http://bit.ly/2ziEyAz' target='_blank'>What Are You Grateful For Today?</a></h2>It is not happy people that are thankful. It is the thankful people who are happy.<hr /><a href='http://www.amplifeied.com' target='_blank'>Amplifeied</a>Dr. Amy Forthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03721524470966206558noreply@blogger.com0