The most essential component of human life are clean air, water and proper health care facilities, now we also need to maintain a good hygiene to live a healthy life. A recent study found that people who lived in a clean environment felt less anxious and negative . This can also increase their life span as they will live a healthy life free of germs and pathogens. They will be happier and more enthusiasm and healthy to carry out their daily activities .

   


 Looking after your health involves many factors  not only following a healthy habit , healthy diet,and making effective use of health care services but also maintaining a healthy personal hygiene. Once you have a good personal hygiene you will be free from disease causing germs, thereby reducing your risk of been sick . Your health is determined by your actions towards your upkeep, ranging from, what you eat, drink, what you wear, and even your immediate surroundings play a vital role to your health development. There is need to maintain a good hygiene as this not only protects your wellbeing but also make your life comfortable.  Maintaining a good hygiene saves you the pain of sickness and prevent loss of resources that would have been used in treatment . If you are looking for tips to on how to maintain a good hygiene  keep on reading as we will keep you updated on all the method to maintain a healthy hygiene.

   Benefits of maintaining a good hygiene 

 *You will live a comfortable life.  
  *you will live a disease free life. 
  *it helps saves you some money.
 *you will have fresh air to breathe in as bad                  hygiene brings bad smell. 
  *good hygiene makes people to associate with you. 

     Problems associated with bad hygiene 

When you do not maintain a good hygiene  you will be prone to sickness,because you are been attracted to diseas causing germs. Some sickness caused by poor hygiene are ; Malaria, cholera, dysentery and corona virus . Poor hygiene will make you to always feel anxious and negative, it can also cause you to be uncomfortable.

        Simple good hygiene practices 

 Wash your hands regularly ;

   Washing of hands is been mistaken by people as mere wetting of hand, but there is more to it than mere wetting of hands. When washing your hands, you need to do it with soap and clean,  warm water, and it should be thoroughly washed. Wash in between your finger and at your nail tips, wash your hand with clear water for at least 20 seconds . This will help you have a germs free hands.
   

  Wash your fruit and vegetables thoroughly 

  Vegetables and fruits passed through many hands and many surfaces before getting to you, so there's a need to wash them before eating or using them to cook. Washing it with warm water and salt will go a long way, even as far killing germs that are present. It should be washed thoroughly with clean salty water for like 2 to 3 times. 

  Wear clean clothes

  Dirty clothes can cause  itching and discomfort on the body, so endeavour to wear clean and dry clothes. Avoid wearing damp clothes as this will serve as a breeding ground to some germs, wash, air and iron your clothes properly. Underwear should be changed twice a day to avoid bad odour and a breeding ground for germs.

  Take proper care of your body 

   Bathing atleast twice a day helps in washing away dead cells in your body, that would have formed acne or other skin infections on your body. Bath in the morning before going for your daily activities and inthe evening after your daily routine. Take your bath with clean water and a mild sponge with a medicated soap  except for a baby where mild soap is adviced. Brush your teeth with a good tooth paste twice a day to prevent mouth odor and tooth decay over a long period of time. Brush inthe morning before your breakfast and at night after your dinner before you go to bed. Shave your armpit and pubi area on a weekly basis, thus help your reproductive health. 
  

  Maintain a clean environment 

   Your environment should be kept clean and free of germs at all time, as dirty environment can serve as a breeding ground for insect such as mosquitoes and housefly. Clean environment will help you have peace of mind and a home to be proud of, it should be swept and mopped regularly, grasses should be cut low, gutters should be cleared and kept clean. Finally, avoid stagnant water around you, if there is any sprinkle some diesel or kerosene to kill the germs there. 
  

   Maintain a good sewage disposal system 

     Maintaining a good hygiene is not hard to achieve, with constant practice and making it a daily routine  You will get used to it. Follow the above mentioned steps and you will likely to live a healthy life. Use the comment box, if you have any questions or suggestions. You can even subscribe through your email to get our daily health tips at a daily basis.
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