Boosting your immunity – Now wash your hands!

27th May 2014

Boosting your immunity – Now wash your hands!

Hand washing is probably the most revolutionary public health measure for stopping the spread of infection. After all, you only need to make contact with a cold or flu virus and then touch your eyes, nose or mouth to increase the possibility of getting infected. A 2008 review in the BMJ (British Medical Journal) noted that hand washing is far more effective at reducing risk than antiviral drugs.

Ideal is to wash your hands before and after eating, after using the washroom and after coughing, sneezing or touching surfaces that may have been touched by ill people. But do it right: Wash for 20 seconds using soap and warm water. And stay away from antibacterial soaps, hand washes and gels—they make it easier for bacteria to build resistance.

Jeni

4 February 2013

About Jeni Briggs

Jeni Briggs is the founder of The Courtyard Osteopaths, a practice she established in Bristol in 1994. With over three decades of clinical experience, Jeni brings authoritative insight and expertise to every article she writes.

As a registered osteopath with the General Osteopathic Council and a Fellow of the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy, Jeni's credentials reflect her commitment to the highest standards of practice. Her extensive postgraduate training in cranial osteopathy, combined with her eight years working alongside a highly experienced cranial osteopath in Bath, has given her exceptional depth of knowledge.

Jeni specialises in several areas including paediatric care, pregnancy support, and osteodontics - working collaboratively with Bristol's leading orthodontists. This diverse expertise allows her to address complex health topics with clarity and precision.

Throughout her career, Jeni has treated thousands of patients with varied conditions, from newborns to older adults, giving her a wealth of practical experience that informs her writing. Her ongoing professional development ensures her insights remain current and evidence-based, making her blog posts a reliable source of information for readers seeking to understand and improve their health.

  • Founder & Principal Osteopath
  • The Courtyard Osteopaths
  • Fellow of the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy
  • Registered with the General Osteopathic Council

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