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1 Fit Tip: Wash Up If There's a Sink, Use Hand Santizer as Backup
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2 A Place Germs Lurk that You May Not Have Considered
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3 Get Your Butt in Gear: Sameunderneath's Bamboo Line
Hand Washing
4 What's the Best Way to Kill Germs?
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5 Keep Your Hands Clean on the Go
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6 What's the Deal With Triclosan?
It's a grimy world out there, but are we fighting bacteria too hard? According to a new study, overuse of antibacterial products can hurt the immune system. Researchers compared triclosan and BPA antibody levels to allergies or hay fever cases in a sample of US adults and children over age six. Children and teens overexposed to triclosan, an ingredient found in many antibacterial products, were Read more
Antibacterial products are everywhere right now, thanks to continuing swine-flu fears. But earlier research indicates that antibacterial products containing triclosan aren't any better at killing bacteria than regular soap. Now, the Canadian Medical Association is proposing a ban on antibacterial products on the grounds that they actually promote more bacteria. The culprit? Triclosan, the active Read more
Labor Day is fast approaching, which means it's time to start planning your last Summer hurrahs. Everyone I know in San Francisco seems to be attending music festivals and heading off on camping trips. In my mind, there's one thing that unites these two activities, and that's the need for hand sanitizers on the go! Whether you're camping far from any running water or using questionable public Read more
We all know that killing germs is the best way to ward off getting sick. So what is the best way to kill germs? Take this short one-question quiz to find out. Source Take the Quiz Read more
You know me and my never-ending search for cute and earth conscious clothing, I love to find a great brand… Sameunderneath’s collection is produced with one of nature’s most sustainable resources, BAMBOO. Did you know that this 100% biodegradable plant has the capacity to acclimate to the environment and continue to grow at a rate of 2 inches every hour? I didn’t until I was checking Read more
Did you know that studies have shown there could be 1 million germs on just ONE shopping cart handle? Well there are and I'm totally freaked out. It makes sense when you think about it, with all the hands and food, not to mention the mouths of children, that come into contact with a grocery cart I am surprised there aren't more than a cool million. Gross. Luckily a new company called Pure Cart Read more
Everything is going dreamily. You found the perfect wedding gown for the big day. You've been exercising regularly to make sure it fits just right. The problem is, all that sweating you've been doing makes you break out, and not just on your face — on your back and shoulders too. For starters, do not stop working out. All that exercise is great for relieving stress, and there are many things Read more
The next time a breakout decides to crash your clear skin party, no need to run straight to the store for a quick-fix cream (or, not to mention, tube after tube of concealer). What you need is probably already in your medicine cabinet or kitchen pantry. Find out what two common household ingredients will assist you in banishing spots on the spot when you read on. Read more
It's hard enough to keep a home clean and toxin free, but what about trips to the park, playground, and any other place kids and germs congregate? Parents can't scrub down every public surface kids come in contact with (though some will try), but there are simple ways to mitigate the overwhelming ick factor when a child picks up a partially decomposed sandwich or drops a pacifier in a puddle. So Read more
Sure, your baby often sports a milk-covered face, but would you cover his entire body in milk? That's exactly what Miniature Milk, a brand-new eco-friendly infant clothing line, suggests. The New York-based company debuts a layette collection this week, and the cow-print rompers, onesies, striped bibs, beanies, and blankets (prices range from $15 to $60) are all made from organic cotton and — Read more
