Health Matters

jrising (48)in Healthy Steem • 4 days ago

Personal hygiene in lay man's knowledge is the act of keeping oneself clean. It can be done by bathing at least twice a day,brushing the teeth when one awakes in the morning and before going to sleep at night.

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I'd like to say it also involves keeping ones surrounding where one moves,eat and sleep clean too.
Personal hygiene is important for our health because it keeps one clean and free from diseases or sickness caused by germs or dirtiness.
Brushing of the teeth helps to keep our mouth clean and healthy as it prevents tooth decay,gum disease and bad breathe.
Washing of the hands and showering regularly prevents spread of illnesses caused by germs like flu,diarrhea etc.

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Bathing regularly on its own makes one smell good and with proper moisturizing prevents skin diseases.
Cleaning and trimming of the nails also is a good proper hygiene that should be practiced as it prevents illnesses too and prevents injuries.
Cleaning of our surrounding,where we eat and sleep should be practiced also to avoid breeding germs and diseases.

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And of course avoid wearing of dirty clothes.Not to forget,washing of dirty dishes too.
Proper and good hygiene makes us comfortable around people and as such makes them comfortable around us.
When one is always clean it brings respect and creates a good image.
Good breathes and good body scent do not drive people away from us and makes them listen to whatever we have to say,whereas bad breathe and body odour drives people away from us.

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Personal hygiene increases our self esteem and help us be around people. It also helps in intimate relationships as your partner will always like to be around you.
In some parts of the world where there's scarcity of clean water,bathing,washing and cleaning regularly is not practiced.
In rural areas in Africa the use of tooth brush is not common as they believe that the chewing stick is more effective.
Parts of the world where utensils are not used and food is mostly eaten with the hands,some people do not wash their hands regularly or properly and as such takes germs into the mouth which causes illnesses and also irregular bathing and washing of the hands spreads illnesses.
Hygiene plays a very important role in preventing the spread of illnesses by preventing the transfer of germs and bacteria from one person to another,prevents contamination of surfaces,food and water.
Proper and good hygiene prevents us from getting infected by other people and also infecting others.
Its very advisable for everyone to practice a proper and regular hygiene to be safe and keep others safe.