Teeth
Why do we need to brush our teeth daily?
To prevent the bacteria from growing in our mouth by giving it food to snack on. If there is food, they will create acid on our teeth that melts our enemal and create cavity
Why do we need to shower every day?
As humans, we sweat. When our dead skin cells are in a moist enviornment, it creates bacteria, creating a bad odor
Are you allowed to bring towels on trip?
No
How much of the bateria and dirt get cleaned when we brush our teeth?
60%
What happens when you dont wash your face?
Pimples and acne from bacteria building under the skin.
What is the difference between wet socks and dry socks?
Wet socks are only worn during canoeing/swimming/portaging
Dry socks are only worn on the campsite after finishing set up
Why do we need to floss?
We are missing the 40% of food that is stuck in your gums, that make your breath stinky.
When you don't wash your hair and bacteria creates alot of danduff and oil, what bugs are you likely to attract in your head?
Lice! (GOOD BYE HAIR!)
What is the purpose of baby powder?
Helps prevent blistering and chafing by quickly drying the skin
Where does the bateria spead when we do not floss our teeth?
Into your body.
What happens if you don't shower for a long time and bateria is left on your skin for too long?
You will start itching from the bacteriaand dirt build up, worsening exsiting skin conditions, break skin cells leading to infection. (common cold and hep A)
What happens if you keep layering deodorant on your armpits?
Rashing and irritation
Why do we need to brush our teeth at night? And why does snacking during the night make it worse?
What is olfactory fatigue?
When you smell your bad odor so much that your nose gets use to it and you can't notice when you stink anymore.
What Trails group did Aben graduate from?
Flaming 6ix City