7 things you should never share | HCAH

1. 7 things you should never share

2. “Health is wealth" was one of the many pearls of wisdom imparted by my old, haggard granny, bent double with age and I basking in the glorious shine of my youth had given it as much importance as a cricket fan in India would give to a hockey match. Well! needless to say my ignorance cost me a great deal and I learnt my lesson the hard way. But it seems to me that there are many out there who have not yet recognized the folly of their ways so today I shall adopt the role of my granny and tell you how and why it is important to take care of your health and the means and ways to achieve the same.

3. It is not easy! The world we live in, in striking contrast to that of my granny’s, is riddled with technological advances that sure have made our lives easier but at the same time has it own set of dangers that for a long time have been unappreciated. Have you ever paused and wondered the potential ramification of sharing your earphone with your friends? Wow that sounds weird! Some may say. But think about it. Earphones are plugged deep into your ears and the after repeated use it becomes coated with earwax, which is nothing but a complex deposition of dirt and germs.

4. So imagine what happens when you plug in the same earphones? Now, what if your friend was suffering from an ear infection? You have inadvertently transferred it yourself. It is not just earphones. There are a whole plethora of things that we share without realizing the potential implications.

5. Well! My friend, it is not too late in the day to mend your ways. Here, is a list of things that you should never ever share with anyone. Bar of soap- the notion of taking a bath is to cleanse oneself. You are defeating that idea by using someone else’s already used soap, which is laden with germs from their body. Towels- does your towel smell fishy? Well, if the answer is yes then it is time you buy a new one for yourself. That towel is reeking with mildew and fungi. These organisms like to grow on wet and moist things and by sharing towels you are also infecting the other person with germs.

6. Loofahs- while we are still on the topic of bathing, it would be pertinent to discuss that much like towels and soaps, loofahs should also not be shared as it is a source of germs. • Tooth brushes – please don’t ever share your toothbrush with anyone even if that person is very dear to you. Actually wait! Especially if the person is very dear to you. Toothbrushes caries all kinds of germs and is the breeding place for organisms. Sometimes while brushing you may inadvertently hurt your gums and the resultant bleed on the brush may transfer blood borne infections.

7. Nail clippers- Imagine the amount of dirt beneath your finger nails and then extrapolate that to the amount of dirt you leave behind on the nail clipper after you are done cutting. Now, would you really want someone else to share that? I think the answer is rhetorical. • Deodorants/ Roll-on - Always try to use your own deodorants and never share it with anyone else. Your armpits are the storehouse of all kinds of germs, sweat and dirt. By sharing deodorants you are just adding another layer of filth to your self or transmitting it to someone else. Razors- much of the same logic applies to razors. It is meant for personal use and should be changed frequently.

8. I guess most of us take the phrase ‘sharing is caring’ a little too literally. While it is good to share, remember not everything can be shared.

9. Source Health Care At Home India www.healthcareathomeindia.com