I rarely use anti-bacterial soaps (I keep some in the kitchen for when I touch meat) because I have a septic tank and it kills the "good" bacteria in it.
My Mom's a nurse and has always extolled the virtues of "your body can heal itself" and told us years ago about the dangers of the overuse of antibiotics and anti-bacterial items. She also suggests that unless it's a young child, someone with an immune problem, or an older person (and of course, common sense tells you there are other exceptions), you shouldn't take anything to bring a fever down of under 101 or to stop simple instances of nausea or diarrhea as it's usually just your body's way of getting fixed. So far, so good as we're all still alive
It's interesting to read about these new strains that are immune to anything we currently have to protect ourselves. Simple evolution, I suppose.
03-29-2003
Hybrid Mode
