Personal Hygiene Practice to Prevent Disease
The importance of personal hygiene extends beyond our desire for social acceptance and positive first impressions; proper hygiene goes a long way towards protecting us from the harmful bacteria around us that cause disease. Does this Spark an idea?
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Spreading Viruses and Bacteria
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Bacteria covers every surface we touch and can spread to anything or anyone we come into contact with. Items such as cell phones can host tens of thousands of germs, including the meningitis-causing staph bacteria.
Hand Sanitization
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At any given moment our hands are contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, chemicals or pesticides. If we eat or rub our eyes without washing our hands we risk severe illness or infection. Wash your hands for 20 seconds at a time before meals and always carry tissues and hand sanitizer during the day, especially if you plan to eat out.
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Dental Hygiene
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Brushing and flossing after every meal prevents bad breath, cavities and gum disease. Your dentist can perform a dental cleaning to eliminate plaque build-up or flush out food lodged between your teeth.
Feminine Hygiene
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Women are more susceptible than men to urinary tract infections because the bladder, urethra and anus are closer to each other. Stave off bladder and urethra infections by carefully wiping from front to back and cleaning thoroughly after a bowel movement.
Foot Care
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Bacteria thrive in damp, dark environments, and shoes make an ideal breeding-ground. Avoid odor and infection by changing your socks when they become damp, washing and drying your feet thoroughly, changing your shoes from day to day and using anti-fungal foot powders on your feet and in your shoes.
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