Guy Last push towards the postseason The end of the season can be extremely stressful for wrestlers, parents, and coaches. It is our last effort to give ourselves an edge as we approach our league, state, and national championships. The end …
Keeping healthy by avoiding skin infections is a concern of every competitive wrestler. Skin infections such as ringworm (fungus), impetigo (bacteria), herpes (virus) and pink eye (conjunctivitis) are not uncommon in contact sports. The constant skin contact required for training …
Defense Clinical Report This letter is to certify and validate properties pertaining to “Defense” brand anti-dermatophyte (ringworm) and anti-bacterial soap. The evidence is presented for the recognition of these properties. Materials and Methods LyfoCults brand dermatophyte ATCC (American Type Culture …
Keeping wrestlers healthy by avoiding skin infections is a concern of every wrestler, wrestling parent, and coach. While skin infections such as ringworm ( Tinea fungus), impetigo (bacterial infection), herpes (virus) and pink eye (conjunctivitis) are not uncommon in contact …
Showering immediately after practice sounds like a simple enough way to prevent skin infections, but did you know that if you go straight to the shower and use an antibacterial soap only, you are promoting the growth of fungal infections? …
Myth #1: Triclosan is an effective germ-killer and will protect your family’s health. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Health Canada, the Canadian Pediatric Society, the American Medical Association along with the U.S. Center for Disease Control have all concluded …
Copyright 2000 NewsRX 2000 APR 18 – (NewsRx.com) — In a recent pilot study, researchers examined the clinical efficacy of tea tree oil in the eradication of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). They found a combination of tea tree oil products …
Methods for Preventing MRSA • Maintain good hygiene. Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. Wash your body after training, never right before. • Clean and cover all cuts scrapes burns and wounds until healed. • Don’t share …
Ringworm is a type of skin infection, which is caused by a fungus. Fungi thrive in warm, moist areas, such as wrestling rooms, training facilities, dojos, gyms, and locker room floors. People who frequent these facilities are often at risk of …
What is Impetigo? Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection caused by the Staphylococcus Aureus bacteria. While an Impetigo skin infection is more common among children, skin-to-skin contact athletes, like wrestlers and BJJ athletes, are also susceptible. Impetigo emerges …