BITING your nails can seriously increase your risk of contracting coronavirus.
Bacteria, viruses, dirt, and debris” can collect under the nails, and can then be transferred to your mouth if you bite your nails.
Every time you touch your face — especially your mouth, nose, and eyes — you’re transferring all of those germs. And you can get sick.”
The infectious disease specialist added that germs going into the mouth is “the easiest way you can contract any infection.”
Sadly, there's no magic solution for many people when it comes to stopping biting their nails, but there are a few steps you can take to try and kick the habit.
Here are 10 Tips to Stop Biting Your Nails Once and for All...
1. Cut them as much as you can.
2. Wear gloves or bandage up the fingers.
3. Find activities to keep your fingers busy.
4. Keep your mouth busy too.
5. Bitter-flavored nail polish
6. Moisturize your hands when the urge starts.
7. Keep a nail file close to you.
8. Place a rubber band on your wrist and focus on it when the urge starts.
9. Use your phone to keep your fingers busy.
10. Use visual reminders.
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Bacteria, viruses, dirt, and debris” can collect under the nails, and can then be transferred to your mouth if you bite your nails.
Every time you touch your face — especially your mouth, nose, and eyes — you’re transferring all of those germs. And you can get sick.”
The infectious disease specialist added that germs going into the mouth is “the easiest way you can contract any infection.”
Sadly, there's no magic solution for many people when it comes to stopping biting their nails, but there are a few steps you can take to try and kick the habit.
Here are 10 Tips to Stop Biting Your Nails Once and for All...
1. Cut them as much as you can.
2. Wear gloves or bandage up the fingers.
3. Find activities to keep your fingers busy.
4. Keep your mouth busy too.
5. Bitter-flavored nail polish
6. Moisturize your hands when the urge starts.
7. Keep a nail file close to you.
8. Place a rubber band on your wrist and focus on it when the urge starts.
9. Use your phone to keep your fingers busy.
10. Use visual reminders.