We all know from childhood that cleanliness - the guarantee of health, and it is necessary to wash hands before eating. It does not alter this rule and modern science. But introduces some clarifications. It turns out, wash every day can be harmful to health.
Scientists believe that everything is good in moderation. And the best is receiving water procedures are not more than 2 times per week.
As says an expert on infectious diseases at Columbia University Dr. Elaine Larson, daily shower causes dry skin and microcracksThat opens the door for pathogens and may cause infection of the body. In addition, she noted that the majority of people believe that a daily water treatment reduces the risk of catching any disease, but in fact they only relieve the body of the smell.
It notes that Health is more important to wash your hands regularly and wash their clothes.Since that is where the dead skin cells accumulate and multiply dangerous bacteria and viruses, and it is this, rather than a daily shower protects us from disease.
I agree with this statement and Dr. Brandon Mitchell, an assistant professor of dermatology at George Washington University. He notes that shower washes away from human skin natural fats and destroys the flora, Which supports the immune system. According to him, it is enough to take a shower two or even once a week. More frequent cleaning is only possible if your skin is completely healthy, not prone to dryness and well moistened.
he also It recommends as little as possible to wash the entire body with soap and water, Restricting only the zones that have a smell - private parts, underarms, legs. Mitchell also said that people with dry hair should wash it with shampoo every few weeks, and those who have problems with the skin of the head, on the other hand, a couple of times a week.
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