Health Unit 1 Hygiene

COLOGNE IS NOT THE SOLUTION! HYGIENE ISSUES TEEN “LIFE SKILLS” COLOGNE IS NOT THE SOLUTION!

Teen and Young Adult Hygiene Being clean and well groomed is an important part of confidence for your school and social life. If your body and breath do NOT smell, your clothes are clean, and you stay on top of your basic personal hygiene; it can help you feel confident with your peers. There are many causes of body odor in teens and young adults. What is noticed most often, and is the cause of body odor are the following; not wearing deodorant, not showering, not changing your socks to clean dry ones, and having shoes that are damp and smelly from wearing them for too long. Shoes need time to dry out.

Keeping clean is an important part of staying healthy Keeping clean is an important part of staying healthy. For example, the simple act of washing hands before eating and after using the toilet is a proven and effective tool for fighting off germs and avoiding sickness. If you have poor hygiene, you may face health consequences. Some are medical; you may be more prone to developing rashes and infections. But equally important, is the fact that you may be judged as unclean and not caring about your own personal self. This gets in the way of jobs and personnel relationships. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Top Hygiene Issues: Hormonal changes are one of the biggest causes for body odor in teens (this eventually gets better as you mature.) Sweat and failure to wear deodorant: teens and young adults have plenty of working sweat glands. When puberty hits, the glands become more active and the chemical composition of the sweat changes, causing it to smell stronger. Bad breath can be caused by lack of brushing teeth, smoking, by tooth decay or gum infections due to lack of professional dental maintenance. Dirty clothing can smell: teens and young adults; sometimes may wear the same clothes repeatedly, without washing them. The biggest culprits are shirts, jackets and jeans. Food choices: certain foods and the cooking smells often cling to hair and clothes. If you do not wear clean clothes daily, and bathe daily, these odors will continue to cling to you. Failure to bathe regularly can cause an odor problem. Foot odor: can be caused by unwashed socks or shoes that do not breathe and are worn daily. This does not give your feet a chance to dry out. In addition wearing shoes without socks causes foot odors. Odor from private areas needs to be cleansed daily.

5 Important Hygiene Tips: Showering: Daily showering is essential. It is recommended that you use a mild soap and concentrate on the face, hands, feet, underarms, groin and bottom. Washing your face at least once, if not twice a day is essential in helping to prevent acne. Washing Hair: There are pros and cons of daily hair washing. You may prefer to skip a day or two to prevent your hair from drying out. Some may wash their hair daily if they have oily hair, which can both look greasy and irritate acne. Either way, washing your hair at least once a week, is recommended. Wearing Deodorant: Wearing deodorant is an important routine that you should be remembering on a daily basis. Everyone sweats, and it is perfectly normal; however you may not be aware of how much you sweat. A lot of bodies smell (body odor or BO) comes from the bacteria feeding on the oils in sweat under the arms or groin area. This sweat gets onto the clothes we wear and if we don't wash and wear deodorant, the smell can get stronger. Therefore wearing deodorant and showering are equally as important. Wear Clean Clothes Regularly: If you wash your body and wear clean clothes regularly, especially after physical activity, it will help to reduce the build-up of bacteria and avoid Body Odor. Changing underwear is especially important because underwear collects all sorts of bacteria in our bodies, including dead skin cells, sweat and body fluids, which causes body odor. Maintaining Good Oral Health: Sometimes brushing your teeth is the last thing you might think of at night and in the morning; but it is important for your health and social life. We usually sleep with our mouths closed, which can lead to bad breath. Sugary foods can cause tooth decay, which causes bad breath. Bad oral hygiene leads to bad breath -- and that's something that no one wants.

ADDITIONAL HYGIENE TIPS When showering make sure to also focus on the armpits and feet with antibacterial deodorant soap. Showering after sweaty activities is an important part of staying clean. Remember that washing your face every day, morning and night helps to keep acne in control. The “T” zone on your face is where most of the oil on your face is produced. Using a mild acne cleanser is recommended. Shave safely- wet the skin and hair, apply shaving cream, then lightly drag the razor across the skin. When buying deodorant, remember that there are also antiperspirants. Deodorant covers up the smell, while antiperspirants stop the perspiration from happening. Since many products actually include both antiperspirant and deodorant ingredients, it may work to buy one product with both. It's really an issue of personal choice. Decide based on your personal needs. First, consider which sweat side effect you want to deal with: the wetness or the smell - or both? Choose your preferred scent, or lack of scent, and consider how you like a product to feel when you put it on - do you prefer wet or dry? Options exist for sensitive skin, and there are also a variety of natural, aluminum-free alternatives, like the ones made from mineral salt crystals. Keep your nails trimmed and clean. Trim you nails straight across to prevent ingrown nails.

Brush teeth two times daily DAILY REMINDER OF HYGIENE TASKS Showering Washing Hair Wearing Deodorant Put on Clean Clothes Brush teeth two times daily

HYGIENE JEOPARDY Daily self hygiene questions You use this when you need to make sure your hair is clean.__________________________________ This sleep practice causes you to have bad breath in the morning_____________________________ Bacteria feeding on the oils in sweat under the arms or groin is called___________________________________

Wearing clean clothes You change this garment every day__________________ These need to be dry and aired out to get rid of the bad smell_____________________________ These two garments need to be washed to get rid of daily smells_______________________________

It’s all about the numbers Twice a day is the number of times you brush________________. Doing this once a day is the best way to make sure you wash away dirt and bacteria.___________________ At least once a week, or more,is the number of times you wash this.___________________________

Check Your Answers! Daily self hygiene 1. You use this when you need to make sure your hair is clean. shampoo 2. This sleep practice causes you to have bad breath in the morning. sleeping with your mouth closed 3. Bacteria feeding on the oils in sweat under the arms or groin are called; body odor or B.O. Wearing clean clothes 1. You should change this garment every day; underwear 2. These need to be dry and aired out to get rid of any bad smells; shoes 3. These two garments need to washed to get rid of daily smells; jeans and jackets It’s all about the numbers 1. brush your teeth . 2. Bathing-showering daily 3. Your hair should be washed at least once a week

WHICH TWO OF THESE STATEMENTS IS INCORRECT REGARDING HYGIENE ISSUES WHICH TWO OF THESE STATEMENTS IS INCORRECT REGARDING HYGIENE ISSUES? Circle the incorrect answers   Daily showering is essential Bad oral hygiene leads to bad breath -- and that's something that everyone wants. Wearing deodorant is an important routine that you should be remembering on a daily basis. If you wash your body and wear clean clothes regularly, especially after physical activity, it will help to reduce the build-up of bacteria and avoid Body Odor. Washing your hair at least once a month is mandatory.

WHICH TWO OF THESE STATEMENTS IS INCORRECT REGARDING HYGIENE ISSUES? Check Your Answers!    Bad oral hygiene leads to bad breath -- and that's something that everyone wants. Washing your hair at least once a month is mandatory.

DAILY PERSONAL HYGIENE CHECKLIST Weekdays Shower Wash hair Deodorant Brush teeth Clean socks Clean dry shoes Clean clothes Clean underwear   Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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