Personal hygiene impacts both health and social confidence. Learn the importance of hand washing, how to stop excessive underarm sweat without aluminum, and the best habits for post-gym care and maintaining a bacterial-free environment.
You teeth are covered with a delicate layer of white enamel that's prone to staining, particularly when it's exposed to acidic liquids such as coffee. According to the book "My Favorite Yankee Miracles" a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda can remove coffee stains on teeth.
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Antibacterial hand sanitizer has been used extensively to help prevent the spread of germs and diseases, such as the common flu.
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Many viruses and bacteria infect people only when they enter the nose or mouth. People with diseases transmitted via the fecal-oral route can spread the disease to nearby objects or food if they don’t wash their hands well after using the toilet.
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Good personal hygiene means maintaining your body by keeping it clean and groomed. In fact, good hygiene is an important part of helping you to feel confident about your body and yourself. If you have poor personal hygiene, you may have problems with not only your appearance but also your health.
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Although it may seem hard to believe, your hands harbor 10,000 to 10 million bacteria at this very moment. While most of these germs do not pose a health threat, the trick is to reduce the disease-causing bugs to levels low enough for your immune system to handle.
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Picking a deodorant to help prevent body odor seems straightforward, until you head down to the drugstore aisle overflowing with options. Various factors may influence your choice of deodorant, including deciding between roll-on and stick formulas.
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Taking care of your body through good personal hygiene not only helps you present a outwardly groomed appearance, it's also good for your health. Across the world, hygiene habits have a direct correlation to illness and survival, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Underarm odor can also be more of a problem for some women than others. The odor comes from sweat produced by the apocrine glands that mixes with bacteria on the skin. As the bacteria ingest the sweat, their byproduct gives off the smell, causing body odor.
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Many people think earwax is unsanitary, but surprisingly, your ears would be even dirtier without it. Earwax collects dirt, oils and dead skin cells as they make their way through your ear canal. At the end of the canal, the wax turns dry and flaky, then falls out of your ear by itself.
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Anywhere you look you will find bacteria, and in some places you look, there will be an overabundance of dangerous bacteria that may cause disease. It’s in our bodies, on our hands, on every surface we touch and on the food we eat. Bacteria is alive and well, and we come into contact with it every day.
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If you suspect your body has a bad smell, you might need to change your personal hygiene routine. Even if the same soap and deodorant have worked for you for years, your body chemistry can change during adolescence, pregnancy or menopause.
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Purell is one of the most commonly used instant hand sanitizers on the market. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), keeping your hands clean is one of the best ways to prevent contracting disease or infection, and is the best way to keep from spreading disease or infection.
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While this embarrassing condition might not receive a lot of coverage, scalp odor is a real issue in many people's lives. Anything from stress to hormonal changes can trigger an excess in the production of your scalp's natural oils, which in turn heightens the presence of harmless bacteria, which cause the odor.
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Body odor is a common issue, especially when dealing with disorders such as hyperhidrosis, hormonal changes like the ones occurring in puberty or a lack of hygiene.
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Essential oils prevent smelly bacteria from growing, leaving you fresh without relying on harsh chemicals. However, since these homemade concoctions don't contain chemicals to prevent you from sweating, they won't be as powerful or long-lasting as commercial antiperspirants and deodorants.
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Sanitary napkins, also called sanitary towels, sanitary pads or menstrual pads, come in different sizes and shapes. They are available in different thicknesses and lengths. Thicker and longer sanitary napkins are for heavier menstrual flows.
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Personal cleanliness and good hygiene practices are essential for health and social reasons. In fact, people who are perceived as smelly or unclean are often ostracized by others. To put your best foot forward, it's best to practice healthy hygiene habits daily.
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Personal hygiene refers to the comprehensive cleaning of and caring for your body. Maintaining good personal hygiene includes bathing, washing your hands, brushing your teeth and wearing clean clothing. It also includes making safe and healthy decisions when interacting with others.
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Hand sanitizers are popular alternatives to antibacterial soap for busy parents. However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has expressed concern that these chemicals may increase bacterial resistance to infection when overused. They also pose poisoning risks to babies who place everything in their mouth.
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Jalapeno peppers have a tart bell pepper-like flavor with a spicy kick. Although jalapenos are milder than many peppers – less than 10,000 on the Scoville scale vs. the cayenne pepper, which comes in at over 30,000 – some may still find the pepper too hot.
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