Protect Your Family During Flu Season with On Guard: Part 3

Hand washing has long been known as vital in stopping the spread of infectious diseases. With more than 52 million cases of the common cold each year in the U.S. and 10% to 20% of the population contracting the flu, keeping our hands germ free has never been more important.

On Guard^® Foaming Hand Wash contains dōTERRA’s proprietary CPTG^® essential oil blend and is a gentle, healthy alternative to harsh antibacterial soaps made with synthetic ingredients that may dry and irritate sensitive skin.

In a study done at Oklahoma University, research was conducted by using On Guard Protective Blend to see it’s effectiveness on influenza virus infections. The results were staggering. Despite antibiotics not being able to treat the influenza virus, results showed that On Guard Protective Blend reduced this virus by up to 90%. The researchers concluded that On Guard plays an important role in keeping families well without harsh side effects.

Placing On Guard Foaming Dispensers at every sink around the home and office provides those in your home and workplace with On Guard protection throughout the day, while also providing subtle style to sinks.

Tips on how to get your kids in the habit of washing their hands:

• A thorough hand wash should last between 15-20 seconds. To help your kids wash their hands for a long enough time encourage them to sing “Happy Birthday”, “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”, or the “ABC” song.
• Put a little mark on their hand using a non-permanent pen, then tell them they need to wash off all of the ink.
• Leave out a white hand towel for them to use to dry their hands. If dirt shows up on the towel, they’re not washing their hands properly.
• Create a hand washing chart. For every time your child washes their hands, they get a sticker for their chart.
• Always remind kids to wash their hands often. Observe when they are washing their hands correctly and congratulate them on their good work.
• Are you washing your hands? Make sure you are setting a good example by washing your hands frequently. Kids love mimicking their parents.

(Check back Wednesday for the last part in this series where we will write about how to use On Guard Protecting Throat Drops and On Guard Natural Whitening Toothpaste)