Thread: Is over-washing making us unhealthy?

Every now and then I will "black snake" it when out bush or on an extended fishing trip if I am running short of water But usually I can spare the 5l of water that I need for a shower.
When at home I usually shower twice a day and use plenty of soap.
All I can call people who don't shower or bathe is GRUBS

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

...half a bucket of water...

Half a bucket is a bit extravagant...try one fill of a small Trangia tea pot.

Did 17 days in the Himalayas without a wash, teeth only. Body flora seems to adjust. Nobody noticed anyone else's smell.

On the other hand, a 1 hour walk in the Indonesian jungle then onto a local jeepney cheek to jowl had the locals commenting how we stunk (wife understands bahasa).

Suspect diet has a bit to do with smell, along with time it takes for flora to change and adapt.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

It is noticeable how some teenage boys don't seem to shower very often.

Since 3 of my Teenaged boys discovered that girls wern't the horrible creatures they thought when they were younger it seems 3 or so showers a day are manditory, as much deoderant as possible, take an hour to brush your hair & then cover yourself in smelly lotions, creams & oils.
This does not take into account how long it takes to pick the correct clothes.
SWMBO is shocked by the cost of said creams & lotions. I point out that 14 to 16 year olds probably don't need the creams & lotions & I'm beyond creams & lotions saving me so we might as well spend the money on the Land Rover.
The boys do not agree!
Jonesfam
PS SWMBO is a bit suspect of my plan as well?

Just tell them to buy their own and see how their usage plummets.

What a load of codswallop! We own Land Rovers, we need to shower daily, using the best industrial strength oil and grease remover available.
You had an overdode of Maleny air, Mike?

Hello Jones Farm,

When I studied Horticulture the Pathogens Lecturer made a statement about the "Kills 99 percent of germs".

A lot of those germs are ones that are known as being possible pests that healthy plants can handle naturally and will not be a problem for them.
Then among the remaining minority of pathogens on the plant there are some "real bad buggers" that can become economically significant threats. These are also harder to kill.

In a lot of cases these "real bad buggers" can only get on the plant if there is room for them. The "possible pests" crowd them out and do not provide space for interlopers.

The "Kills 99 percent of germs" treatment knocks the minor pests out first and leaves lots of space for the "real bad buggers" to do their work on the plant.

In the meantime the remaining 1 percent of the "real bad buggers" survive and breed.

Then we get something called "Resistance" and the real bad buggers outnumber the minor pathogens and then we are in big trouble

Kind regards
Lionel

Originally Posted by p38arover

We can help you, Alan, but only for a one-way ticket!

Thankyou thankyou thankyou. Please sender the money very quickly.

Double Post ????