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I'm a germaphobe — at least when it comes to yoga. I don't like loaning out my mat and won't borrow one unless I know that it's clean. Something about another person's sweat makes me squeamish. Recently, I found myself in a predicament: new yoga studio, no mat of my own, and community mats were not cleaned. Seeing the uncomfortable look on my face, a fellow student handed me a Jo-Sha yoga mat Read more
Confession: I am a bad friend. This week when a good friend asked to borrow my yoga mat for her Bikram class, I guiltily said no. The idea of sharing something that is so important to me — and that I sweat profusely on — just didn't sit well. I think I was also a little grossed out by the idea of her using it in hot yoga without a towel. I know that yoga mats are easily cleaned, I guess I'm Read more
In the June issue of Allure, Megan Fox cops to having obsessive-compulsive disorder, which has turned her into a major germaphobe — especially when it comes to public bathrooms and restaurant silverware. "This is a sickness, I have an illness. Every time someone uses a bathroom and they flush, all the bacteria is shot into the air . . . Putting my mouth [on silverware] where a million other Read more
So I've already told you about five places and things that are breeding grounds for germs and bacteria. As if that wasn't enough to gross you out and make you never want to touch anything again, here are five more. Airplanes and flight attendants. They are exposed to thousands of people's germs each day, and it's a great way to catch a cold. Everything you touch from the seatbelt, to the Read more
Germs definitely freak me out because I hate getting sick, especially in the Spring and Summer. If you feel the same way, then you may want to disinfect these five things, or avoid touching them altogether: Your vacuum. Since you're sucking up germs, dirt, and other nasty things, vacuums aren't exactly clean. Actually, scientists found that 50 percent of vacuum brushes contained fecal bacteria Read more
Clearly, this isn't for reals, but considering what all of the "legit" PSAs serve up, it's not too off the mark. The giant talking bar of soap pushes it over the edge, but everything else seems pretty accurate to me, especially the part about apples. An apple a day keeps the germs at play, but nachos are still safe, I'm sure . . . Read more
We all know germs can be bad news: they can spread illness and keep us from feeling at our best, and aren't to be taken lightly. But some people are more aware of those little microbes than others, including some celebrities. Are you a germaphobe or not? Find out your germaphobe personality by taking this quiz! Which of these is a handbag necessity? Tissues Hand sanitizer Read more
One of the great ways to save your money and the environment is to buy used things, or rent, swap, and borrow items. Borrowing and swapping is probably my top two picks because you don't usually have to pay a cent if you don't have to factor in mailing fees. I know that asking your friend to loan you stuff is a little bit of a dicey situation, so here is a list of borrowing guidelines that I Read more
Neglecting to clean your cell phone is a nasty tech habit to break this year. Cell phones have been proven to carry bacteria, germs, even feces. Yes, feces. If there's one new routine to create for yourself this Spring, it's keeping that smartphone shiny and clean. Your health will thank you. Check out a few of our tech-friendly tips to clean that gadget, below. Cleaning your touch screen Read more
Recently, I took a crowded yoga class, where we all had to situate our mats close to each other to make room for everyone. The closeness meant we all had to be aware of our neighbors (especially during Sun Salutations), but the space issue didn't really bother me until we began a series of poses that required more lateral space, starting with Seated Straddle. That's when my extremely flexible Read more
