Translated from Greek hygieinos means "healthy". Hygiene is a field of medicine that studies the influence of external factors, working and living conditions on a person's condition and health. There are basic hygienic requirements aimed at preserving the health of each person, these are the rules of personal hygiene.
Body hygiene
Personal hygiene rules and compliance with general hygiene requirements are not only an integral part of a healthy lifestyle, but also an indicator of a person's general culture. Not only your health depends on compliance with these requirements, but also the health of those around you in everyday life and at work.
Body hygiene includes daily care for the skin of the body and hands, hair and oral cavity. Keeping the skin clean is a daily water treatment to prevent unpleasant odors. But, if you need to take a shower every day, the use of washcloths can be limited to 1-2 times a week. After intense physical labor or exercise, showers are a must. Feet with soap should be washed every day. In the pool, steam bath and sauna, put on rubber slippers on your feet, protecting against infection with fungal diseases.
It is especially important to keep your hands and nails clean, since this is where the greatest number of bacteria accumulates. Be sure to wash your hands after visiting public places and the toilet, contact with animals, and before eating. In the absence of water, use special wet wipes soaked in disinfectants. Fingernails should always be well-groomed and neatly trimmed.
Teeth and plaque on the tongue should be brushed twice daily - in the morning and in the evening before going to bed. After eating, rinse your mouth and use dental floss to remove food debris between your teeth. It is necessary to visit the dentist once a year for prophylaxis and surgical treatment.
Hair should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty, using detergents specially selected for the type of hair. The haircut must be "renewed" at least once every two months, and those with long hair need to trim the ends regularly so that they do not split.
Hygiene of clothes and bed linen
Underwear should be changed after each bathing, it should be made of natural fabrics that provide air access to the body and absorbency. Change socks and stockings daily. Clothes should always be clean and ironed, shoes cleaned. Avoid using other people's clothing and shoes. Wear clothing that is appropriate for the weather, your size and your anatomy.
Use only your own towels and bed linen, which must be changed once a week. Before going to bed, ventilate the area where you are going to sleep. Sleep with a separate set of underwear or specially designed pajamas and nightgowns. Do not allow pets to sleep in bed with you.
