Our body is like a machine which functions smoothly only
if we look after it. The simplest way to ward off common infections and
diseases such as colds, diarrhea and jaundice is to keep one’s hands
clean( which are the super highways for transmitting germs) and avoid
contaminated food and drink. We can keep ourselves fit and healthy by
following some simple rules and habits in our daily living.
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Hygiene
- Wash
your hands with soap and water before and after every meal.
- Avoid
“street” food and drink which is invariably prepared in
unhygienic conditions.
- Drink
filtered water or water which has been boiled for at least 15-20
minutes.
- Drink
plenty of water as it removes toxins from the body.
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Skin Care
- Take
a bath daily, preferably with a medicated soap.
- Wash
your armpits and clean behind your ears properly, with soap.
- Wash
your face regularly to prevent blackheads and pimples.
- Pat
your skin dry with a clean towel after a bath.
- Keep
your skin moisturized to prevent it from becoming dry.
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Hair Care
- Oil
your hair once a week.
- Use
your fingertips to massage your scalp while shampooing.
- Shampoo
your hair at least twice a week.
- Do
not comb or brush wet hair as it’s weakest then.
- Avoid
using hairdryer and styling products as much as possible.
- A
diet rich in vitamin E(green leafy vegetables, nuts, especially
almonds, corn oil, liver, wheat germ helps prevent premature graying
and hair fall).
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Care of hands and feet
- Use
a medicated soap to wash your hands.
- Clean
your hands for at least 20 seconds at a time. Don’t just rub your palms
together but clean the entire space between the fingers as well as the
back of your hands. Also, clean the space between your toes thoroughly,
whilst taking a bath.
- Cut
your finger and toe nails at regular intervals.
- Wear
cotton socks and comfortable shoes.
- Keep
your feet dry and clean by dusting them with talcum powder. This
helps prevent bacterial and fungal infection.
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Eye Care
- Gently
splash your eyes whilst keeping them closed with cold water every
morning.
- Avoid
reading in dim light.
- Do
not strain your eyes by watching T.V. from too close or by sitting in
front of a computer for too long. Every twenty minutes or so, look at a
distant object, about 15-20 feet away. Take a break every half an hour
or so.
- Whilst
reading or writing, keep an erect posture.
- A
diet rich in vitamin A (whole milk, cheese, butter, eggs, liver, red,
green and yellow fruits and vegetables, especially carrots) is
good for the eyes.
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Caring for your ear and nose
- Do
not use pointed or metallic objects to remove excess wax from your
ears.
- Use
soft and moist cotton buds to clean your ears. Do it very gently.
- In
case of an earache or ear discharge consult a doctor immediately.
- Breathe
through your nose as the hair in it prevents any foreign matter
from going inside.
- Blow
your nose, one nostril at a time, to prevent rupturing delicate
membranes lining the inside of the nose.
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Dental Care
- Brush
your teeth twice a day, preferably after breakfast and after dinner.
- Rinse
your mouth after every meal and especially after eating anything
sticky or sweet, to prevent tooth decay and bad breath.
- Flossing
is useful for keeping gums healthy and for preventing tartar build up.
- When
you see your dentist next, ask him how to brush the teeth and massage
the
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