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.
Children often hear parents or teachers reminding them to wash their hands throughout the day, but adults could use some reminding as well. A 2003-04 Minnesota Department of Health study observed hand washing behavior in public restrooms at three events.
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Bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic diseases exist on the skin and in mucus, blood and other body fluids. Some germs are transferred through inhalation and others are obtained by touch.
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Many people hate to sweat, but perspiration has an important job -- it cools your body off and prevents overheating. It may become a nuisance, though, if you sweat at the drop of a hat. Scalp sweat is especially problematic. It can ruin a carefully crafted hairstyle and give your scalp an unwanted shine.
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For many people, antiperspirant alone is enough to keep body odor at bay, but others suffer from excessive sweating and underarm odor that doesn't seem to go away. If you're in the latter camp, you don't need to live with this embarrassing problem. In part, how you smell depends on what you eat, drink and wear.
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Personal hygiene is a topic often brought up during the pre-teen and teen years when a youngster's body is developing. However, there are times when adults need to be reminded about personal care as well. When subtle hints about showering or using deodorant have no effect, a conversation is the next step.
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Because of their convenience and portability, hand sanitizers can literally be a lifesaver. Whether you're camping or simply faced with a portable toilet at a public event, hand sanitizers can be the next best thing to hand washing.
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Washing hands is a basic hygiene skill for kids. The earlier a child learns to properly wash his hands, the greater defense he has against germs that may cause illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend washing hands with soap and warm water, scrubbing for about 20 seconds.
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Having good personal hygiene practices means taking care of yourself and leading a healthy lifestyle. Personal hygiene habits and techniques should be instilled by parents to their children at a very young age.
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Tweezers are a handy tool for removing splinters, ticks and facial hair, but they can harbor germs and bacteria. Itโs important to sanitize tweezers thoroughly after they come into contact with blood, bugs or anything else that may lead to the spread of bacteria. Rinsing tweezers under water isnโt enough to do the job.
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Sweating keeps your body cool when air evaporates moisture on your skin. Most people perspire a lot after exercising, during hot weather, or during periods of stress or anxiety. However, excessive sweating, especially in the underarm area, can be embarrassing and uncomfortable.
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Dentures are just like your natural teeth in that they get dirty with food particles and plaque, and can even become discolored from certain drinks and smoking. There is a variety of store-bought denture soaks on the shelves, but these products are pricey and sometimes ineffective.
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Once you get those annoying braces off your teeth, your dentist will likely recommend you wear a retainer for some time to help keep the teeth in place. A clear plastic retainer goes over your teeth, which means itโs exposed to plaque, tartar and bacteria from your mouth.
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It's a common misconception that all overweight people have offending body odor. Odor can occur on anyone, in any place where skin folds together to make a pocket, like the underarms, under the breasts and in between belly rolls. This odor isn't usually caused by poor hygiene, although it can be.
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