The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in a report, stated that several diseases could be kept at bay or controlled by simply keeping personal hygiene intact. Keeping your body clean and hygienic not only ward off illness and germs but is also essential for health and social reasons. Washing your body daily with running water and soap will save you from getting sick or having a smelly body odour, thereby saving both time, money and potential embarrassment in the workplace or school.
Hygiene is two-thirds of health, a basic human need that should be followed regularly without a break. However, it is staggering that many people either ignore this fact or are simply unaware of keeping their physical, mental and emotional health upbeat. Against this backdrop, here we have curated a list of crucial steps that will help build a robust and healthy personal hygiene routine–a much-needed behavioural change that will keep both you and your loved ones safe and healthy.
Foremost, body hygiene: Keeping your body clean by showering daily, washing hair at least twice a week and wearing fresh clothes can prevent chronic skin conditions and infections. If you have fair access to running water and a mild body shower and shampoos & conditioners, use it to keep yourself fresh and rejuvenated. It will ensure that you are tidy and free from foul odours and prevent viruses and bacteria from attacking your body. While taking a bath or shower, pay close attention to your areas surrounding eyes and ears, and protect yourself against potential health risks.
Secondly, dental care: Bad dental hygiene can put off any conversation, and nobody likes to be reminded that they have stinky breath, right? Taking proper care of the mouth and teeth is paramount in preventing gum diseases, tooth decay and halitosis. In fact, considering that everything you drink or eat goes in your stomach through your mouth only, poor dental hygiene can cause oral infections that can pass germs to heart valves and the brain. Brush your teeth twice a day, before breakfast and before going to bed. Flossing should be done regularly, and consult a dentist for a regular checkup every six months. Don’t forget to store your toothbrush in a clean and dry space and replace it every few months.
Third, proper handwashing: The global pandemic came with a set of prudent rules, and among them, handwashing topped the list. Inadvertently in a day, we touch contaminated surfaces like doorknobs, desks and whatnot. Wash your hands with a hand wash infused with natural ingredients, especially before eating meals or cooking, after visiting the loo, coughing or sneezing and after petting your dog or cat. Hands are the biggest carriers of germs. Keeping them clean can prevent you and your family from illnesses like cold, flu and gastroenteritis.
Fourth, adequate nail sanitation: Your nails are instrumental in your daily personal care and hygiene. Ensure that your fingernails and toenails are trimmed and in good condition. It will save issues like hangnails and nail beds infection. Unclean hands, filthy fingernails can not only transmit germs and infections inside your body, but they will unconsciously attract stares from people leading to socially awkward situations. Similarly, bad foot hygiene can cause Athlete’s foot, which is not as charming as it sounds. Keep your nails and areas between your toes clean.
In a nutshell
Staying on top of your personal hygiene isn’t a tough job, yet it comes with great rewards. To lead a safe and secure life, one must pay special attention to good personal hygiene. It will keep you and your family in an optimistic and confident condition. So, to lead a lifelong healthy life, follow the aforementioned steps religiously, include ample nutrients in your diet, exercise regularly and take a restful sleep at night.
