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Manumission Fightceuticals Review

Jimmy — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:16:12 +0000

Everyday we use all kinds of product to keep ourselves to hygienic standards. Face wash, body wash, face moisturizer, and shaving gel (for the d00dz). One of the things about Manumission Fightceuticals that separate them from their competitors is their complete solution that they offer. Here is an excerpt from their website about their products.

We decided it’s time somebody recognizes the sacrifices you make day after day. That’s why we engineered the first comprehensive line of personal care products specifically for you. We started by combining natural ingredients. Then we added vitamins, nutrients and anti-oxidants to give the body’s first layer of defense every advantage possible. Once we had the formulas just right, we battle-tested them to make sure all Manumission products are tough enough to do their job when it matters most.

Manumission provides the following products

Body Wash
Body Bar
Face Wash
Shave Gel
Facial Moisturizer

For some reason I really liked the Shave Gel. It provided a smoother shave than a lot of the commercial products. Although I’m very upset that the TSA took my shaving gel when I was flying last week – so I want to thank terrorists for that. All of their products have a great scent and fortifies your skin with essential vitamins.

I cannot stress enough the importance of hygiene when it comes to MMA training. Just think about all of the contact our skin takes on a daily basis training alone. Rolling on mats, the equipment we use and the constant contact we’re having with other individuals.

I recommend purchasing the Manumission Starter Kit. Also follow @Manumission on Twitter.

Importance of Cleanliness

Jimmy — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:52:58 +0000

Few days ago, I wrote all about Staph Infections and one of the main ways to prevent infection is good hygiene. There are basically two parts of good hygiene. You must keep yourself clean and then keep your equipment clean. Both of these are equally important.

Clean Yourself

I know you’re going to be extremely exhausted after your training but it wouldn’t be wise to go right to sleep. You should right away wash yourself because you smell bad and you could prevent any type of infections. If you have any open cuts, take care of them by using some sort of antiseptic. I find neosporin helps with any sort of open wounds or cuts.

Sharing Is Not Caring

Though it may be tough to saying no if someone asks to borrow your gloves, it’s for the best for both parties. You never know if the borrower has any open cuts or anything of that nature. This goes for shin pads, wraps, and water bottles.

Equipment

Cleaning your equipment may be difficult because gloves and shin pads are leather and can’t be thrown in the wash. The best way to clean anything with leather is using a 1:100 water and bleach solution. Also I find spraying your gym bag down with lysol is a good idea because it’s a the ideal breeding ground for bacteria. If you have fight shows, underarmor, rashguards just throw them in the washer and hang dry them.

So do yourself and others a favor by keeping your stuff clean.

Tip: Pick yourself up antibacterial most wipes. I keep them in my gym back and if I get cut, I immediately clean it with one of these wipes.

Staph Infections

Jimmy — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:00:36 +0000

Mixed Martial Arts is probably one of the easiest ways to get yourself a Staph Infection. The close contact, cuts, sweat and mats are a recipe for Staph. In order to prevent it, you have to understand it because the fact is at any gym there will be those who get infected with Staph. Staphylococcus aures (Staph) can be mild but sometimes fatal. The Staph bacteria can be found living harmlessly on your skin. The moment your skin is broken, there is a chance that Staph can infect the broken area.

Symptoms and Signs

Painful Red Bumps
Pus
Spreading
Boil like look

Serious?

Serious staph infections where a fatality is rare though possible if not treated. The staph infection can actually move into your blood stream which will potentially infect your lungs, bones, joints, heart and central nervous system. I had a friend that trained with me that was treated for a serious staph infection, where he had to have medicine injected daily for a week.

Yay, Prevention

Good hygiene and cleanliness
- Bathe as soon as you’re done training
- Wash your hands often
Cover your cuts
Don’t share equipment or towels
Use a rash guard
Wash your equipment

So if you see anything funny on you’re skin, get it checked out. Better safe than sorry, right?