Happy March 2020!
I pray that you are all well and that you are finding peace in the midst of this crazy time in our world. I offer you hope and joy today and to look for the good that we will see from this point in history…like families being able to spend more time together, extra time for people to rest and watch a movie, read a book, going through photos and having a good laugh from memories. Maybe even making a few phone calls to someone you haven’t talked to in a long time. You could even be inspired. Did you know that when “the Great Plague of London was happening in 1665, Cambridge University shut down and Isaac Newton was forced to stay home. During this time, he invented calculus, parts of optic theory and allegedly, while sitting in his garden, he saw an apple fall from a tree that inspired his understanding of gravity and the laws of motion.” Wow! Imagine and think about what you could do during this time?
So lets talk soap….Right now there are tons of articles on how soap washing is the best way to keep germs, bacteria and viruses away. I have been reading how effective soap really is at killing germs, bacteria and viruses that our skin comes in contact with on a daily basis. In my research, I discovered that there are thousands of these nasty things that we come into contact with every day. For instance, your phone is covered in germs and has 25,127 bacteria per square inch which makes it one of the dirtiest items you touch. Yikes!
When we say the word "soap", we think of clean, sudsy and a great scent! These words are spot on but one thing we can now think about soap is that when soap is diluted in water, it is strong enough to rupture and kill many types of viruses & bacteria, which include the coronavirus. Soap is the most effective product to use and hand sanitizers are great to use when soap isn't around, but hand sanitizers are not as reliable as good ole soap. And with so many of us having a staycation, we all should be able to use soap.
When we say the word "soap", we think of clean, sudsy and a great scent! These words are spot on but one thing we can now think about soap is that when soap is diluted in water, it is strong enough to rupture and kill many types of viruses & bacteria, which include the coronavirus. Soap is the most effective product to use and hand sanitizers are great to use when soap isn't around, but hand sanitizers are not as reliable as good ole soap. And with so many of us having a staycation, we all should be able to use soap.
For a simple explanation of what is going on with soap and how they kill viruses, I've added two pictures down below (because pictures always help me understand more clearly). We can see that the little tails on the soap molecules are made to avoid water but bond with oil and fat...which is what is surrounded by the coronavirus. These tails act like crowbars and wedge their way into the virus and destabilize it. The virus membrane then ruptures and is surrounded by water which kills the bacteria and destroys the virus. Yeah!!! So by washing your hands with soap for 20 seconds, you then destroy the virus and wash it away.
It is so amazing how the discovery of soap was made and how it works for us. It is also amazing how our bodies were created and can fight off germs, bacteria & viruses that we come in contact with. Unfortunately, sometimes our immune systems do get weak and we do get sick. Having good hygiene, drinking plenty of good fluids, eating the right foods and having a good mental attitude all contribute to how healthy you will be.
My diet of other proactive healthy choices also includes taking elderberry syrup and my other homemade concoction of garlic, cayenne powder, ginger, ACV and other healthy ingredients. (I'll tell you more about these in another blog). I also trust God, love, forgive and use soap!
Soap…do you have some? If not, get online and order yours today from The Essential Olive. Our soaps are handcrafted and made with organic olive, palm and coconut oils for a rich, creamy soap that gives you a ton of lather. It’s great for washing your skin, shaving and even washing your hair. I look forward to your next order and want to offer you 10% off any order of $35.00 or more. Just type in SOAPHEALTH in the discount code box to get your savings before April 30, 2020.
So until next time, scrub those hands for 20 seconds or more…your health and the health of others is in your hands! Click here to order now.
Blessings and peace to you and your family. Have hope because we will get through this!
Debbie
