“Self-defense is more than just fighting,” is something I’ve said for a long time. I believe we need to protect ourselves from all threats. Yes, I train in martial arts and self-defense systems to be able to defend myself if needed, but what about the attack from germs that bombards me all the time? More people get sick on vacation than are assaulted, robbed or ripped off.
Here is a short video I filmed on a recent trip that compliments what I have written below it.
I like Dr. Travis Strork’s advice to become a “healthy germophobe.” You don’t want to be an obsessive-compulsive germo-fanatic, but you can take strong, sensible precautions to avoid getting sick from harmful germs, such as those that cause a cold and the flu.
The simplest strategy against germs is to wash your hands with soap and water several times a day. According to Strork, “It sounds really mundane, but you’ve got to regularly wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least fifteen seconds, and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with your hands – that is the number one way to carry a harmful virus into your system.”
When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. Stork recommends using a sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.
I’ll be posting a longer article on this topic and traveling in the Staying Safe section of this website. Be sure to check it out frequently for more advice on keeping yourself and your loved ones safe.
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