Shoes & Mattresses

There are few things in life that a person really needs to splurge on.  Good comfortable shoes, and a good comfortable mattress.

Our feet have to carry us through life.  If our feet hurt, we’re in big trouble.  Misfitting shoes are responsible for many health ailments, including deformities such as bunions, calluses or corns, hammertoes or pinched nerves between your toes.  It is important to make healthy choices in footwear.  How do you choose well fitting shoes?  Check out  www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/27237.php  for tips on a good shoe fit.

Because we spend a third of our lives in bed, it is very important to get a good night’s sleep.  During sleep time our bodies do its healing work. Sleep is necessary to refresh, invigorate and rejuvenate us.  According to http://chooseamattress.com  a good mattress can make a noticeable difference in your health, attitude, and well being. A comfortable mattress is of utmost importance.  How can you choose a good mattress?  Check out the above link.

Virtues of Hand Washing

We’re moving into flu season.  How can we protect ourselves?  By washing our hands!

Hand washing is the best, easiest, and cheapest way of preventing the spread of many infection.  According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), hand washing offers great rewards in terms of preventing illness. Adopting this simple habit can play a major role in protecting your health, and that of your family. Scientists estimate that people are not washing their hands often or well enough and may transmit up to 80% of all infections by their hands. From doorknobs, to animals, to food, harmful germs can live on almost everything. Hand washing may be the single most important thing you do to help stop the spread of infection and stay healthy.

Karita recommends using Karita’s Handmade Soap http://karitashandmade.com/soaps.htm because of its superior cleaning properties.  Thoroughly wash hands using warm water and soap, rubbing them together for 15 to 30 seconds.