taking showers in India

OzThumper · Jul 26th, 2005, 09:33

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this thread is getting me all hyped up. Amazing how mis-informed we are all about the way how our body works and defends itself. Just waiting to hear from some one calling for "individual breathing masks".

Maybe we should not worry about the full wet-suit, but just enjoying our showers with a scuba mask and snorkel in situ. Coat the mouth-piece with some toothpaste and accomplish all the tasks in one hit.

andygoodyear · Jul 26th, 2005, 11:39

I wouldnt take a shower anywhere with my mouth open - even at home!

Indojingai · Jul 26th, 2005, 11:45

OP:
In Chennai you'll have to take showers very frequently.

So, avoiding contact with water might not be very optimum.
Try some Yoga that builds immunity of your own instead.

byronic · Jul 26th, 2005, 12:34

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Originally Posted by camelgirl

Ah finally, a fellow bucket shower person! Was wondering when this would finally be mentioned. Ye old bucket shower....this is the best and most reasonable way, even if there happens to be the overhead type. Just fill the big bucket and use the smaller one (or cup) for wetting, rinsing. No hanging around for all that singing and "other stuff".

And I also have always used tap water for teeth brushing , just being careful not to swallow any water.

YES on the bucket shower. Taking a bucket shower is an art in itself, and is the traditional Indian way anyways Naaa??? Also with the bucket shower method one is assured piping hot water for the whole washing experience. The bucket shower is actually more refreshing than the over head shower too.

Indojingai · Jul 26th, 2005, 13:58

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Originally Posted by byronic

YES on the bucket shower. Taking a bucket shower is an art in itself

One of the reasons we have bucket baths is that it limits how much water you will be using. Or that you can see if the water is dusty or unclean. It could also be that we dont like the sounds of falling water. I'm just speculating.

Bryonic: 'allah ko pyari hai qurbani x 2' wow .. you know the best bollywood!

Nick-H · Jul 26th, 2005, 18:30

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COUPLE OF ASPRIN size molecules

Molecules the size of a couple of asprin? Wouldn't like to meet one of those on a dark night!

mira4bai4 · Jul 26th, 2005, 19:43

One interesting aspect of bacteria in the mouth is in regards to some heart conditions as I understand that prior to some heart operations the teeth have to be checked and any decay etc sorted as this can have an effect on the recovery or ill effects after an operation. So thinking along these lines keeping ones mouth closed while showering if one is in any surgical situation may be quite prudent. I am sure the medico's here will clarify this better but something to contemplate.

camelgirl · Jul 26th, 2005, 23:05

Yogagal-- good thing you're going to India soon!

Oh, and be sure to not use all the great Indian soaps when you don't bathe for a month! Bring some home to remind you of your trip whenever do you finally bathe!

Stuart · Jul 27th, 2005, 00:07

Yes YoGoGal you can use Cinthol, an amazing deodorant soap that has the deodorising power of fresh air...

As for the teeth brushing I have only ever used tap water with no problems..

Ravibagal · Jul 27th, 2005, 00:18

My question is: who takes showers with their mouths OPEN???<<

I do and many Indians do. We love singing loudly whilst having a shower.
Try it sometime. Its very refreshing.

lotus blossom · Jul 27th, 2005, 01:07

joke away about vaccines but the dangers are no laughing matter. the rolling stone just published an article on vaccines if you're interested in becoming informed: http://www.rollingstone.com/politics...region=single1

camelgirl · Jul 27th, 2005, 02:37

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Originally Posted by lotus blossom

joke away about vaccines but the dangers are no laughing matter. the rolling stone just published an article on vaccines if you're interested in becoming informed: http://www.rollingstone.com/politics...region=single1

Sorry but the vaccine issue is

-- we are all yucking it up with Yogagal about showering in India... For serious stuff about vaccines (& yes it certainly is serious, particularly about childhood vaccines--please find a more serious thread

Nick-H · Jul 27th, 2005, 03:04

Hey! A little bit of serious has to be admitted in a daft thread, or we may find ourselves frowning on daft comments in serious threads.

oh, and YG... the sewage doesn't have to be raw, at least at first: you can work up to raw!

Lotus-Flower · Jul 27th, 2005, 03:22

in one german tourist indian guide book they make a joke ..."and be carefull not to swallow the watter by singing under the shower!"

by the way mikropur tablets r also working ist it?

lotus blossom · Jul 27th, 2005, 03:46

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Originally Posted by camelgirl

Sorry but the vaccine issue is

-- we are all yucking it up with Yogagal about showering in India... For serious stuff about vaccines (& yes it certainly is serious, particularly about childhood vaccines--please find a more serious thread

since previous comments of mine (on this thread and others) are being used as the butt of a joke, my comment is not off topic.

Jul 26th, 2005, 11:45	#48
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