The Dirty Truth About Showering and Handwashing

Chasing Life

CNN

Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.4 • 7.8K Ratings

🗓️ 16 September 2025

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Summary

Diffusers, with their different scents, are meant to create a mood and relax you. But is it healthy to breathe in mist enhanced by essential oils? Dr Sanjay Gupta digs into that issue on this episode of Paging Dr Gupta. Also, how do you know if you are bathing frequently enough? What about washing your hands? This episode was produced by Kyra Dahring and Andrea Kane. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane; Showrunner: Amanda Sealy; Senior Producer: Dan Bloom; Technical Director: Dan Dzula Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to paging Dr. Gupta.
0:04.0	This is the place where we get to tackle the questions that matter the most to you, drawn
0:09.0	straight from your daily lives.
0:11.0	And I love this because I get to hear your voice, I get to hear about your experience, and
0:15.3	we bring your genuine concerns front and center.
0:18.8	Kira's here.
0:19.9	Who do we have first? Hey, Sanjay. So first up today,
0:23.8	we have a listener who called in about diffusers and essential oils. I was very interested in this
0:29.6	because I use my diffuser multiple times a week. And so selfishly, I just also need to know your
0:35.0	take on this. Take a listen. The diffusers that people have in our homes with all the essential oils,
0:41.8	I recently went to a functional medicine doctor,
0:44.5	and they had that right next to me where I was sitting,
0:47.8	and it just kind of bothers me,
0:49.8	but I'm not sure if the chemicals or the essential oils
0:53.5	they're putting into the air are good for us or if they might be bad for us.
0:58.6	I love your podcast.
0:59.9	I always look forward to new episodes.
1:01.9	Thank you so much.
1:03.0	Bye.
1:05.1	Okay, thank you.
1:06.2	You know, there is no doubt that these diffusers have become really popular.
1:10.9	I know exactly what this listener is talking about.
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