Hello Everyone !

I am @hudamalik20 from Pakistan. How are you all ?. I hope you all are well and doing great in your life .Today I am participating in this contest Health Matters; (Hygiene) organized by @sahmie in Healthy Steem Community.So let's start.

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Why do you think personal hygiene is important for our health?

Ya I also believe that personal hygiene is really important for our health. When we keep ourselves clean, it protects us from germs and infections.

By taking care of our hygiene, we stay our self safe from getting sick. But if we don’t look after it, we can catch diseases that spread with viruses and germs that colds, flu, and even more serious illnesses.

Our surroundings are full of viruses and bacteria that can harm us if we’re not careful. Good hygiene helps us fight off these germs. It makes us feel fresh, look clean, and even feel more confident around others.

People around us notice when we take care of ourselves, and also we feels nice when they appreciate us.So, ys it also makes us feel better in our mind and emotions too.

What are the most important hygiene habits you think everyone should practice daily?

Yes, there are some important hygiene habits that everyone should practice daily to stay clean, feel confident, and protect themselves from germs and viruses.

First, washing hands is very important. I always wash my hands before eating, after coming home from outside, or after going to any public place.

When we eat at a restaurant, we should wash our hands before starting to eat. We should also try not to touch our face too much, as germs from our hands can spread easily to our face.

Another habit is washing my face and brushing my teeth every morning. This keeps me feeling fresh and helps protect my mouth from germs and cavities. Brushing my teeth daily keeps our mouth clean and prevents tooth problems.

Taking a daily shower is also very helpful. It keeps my skin clean and removes germs and bacteria from our body. Along with this, wearing clean clothes every day is important.

If we sweat a lot, we should change our clothes to avoid skin problems.,or use deodorants..Keeping our nails trimmed and clean is also a good habit. Dirt under nails can carry germs, which can enter our body, especially when we eat.

How does hygiene affect our relationships with others?

Yes, when we take good care of our hygiene, it helps us make a good impression on others. Cleanliness in our appearance, like wearing fresh clothes, regularly washing our face and hands, and taking showers, makes us look well groomed. Then our personality stands out, and people feel more comfortable around us.

If we have good hygiene, it showa to others that we respect ourselves, and others also see us in a positive light. When meeting new people, a clean appearance helps make a good first impression, which is important in building new friendships and connections. If we look neat, people feel more confident talking to us and spending time with us.

And poor hygiene, like body odor or unclean clothes, can make others uncomfortable. For example, in hot weather, if we sweat and don’t keep clean, the smell can bother those around us. This can make social interactions difficult around us , as people might prefer to avoid us so it helps us feel fresh and confident but also shows respect for others, making our relationships stronger and more positive.

How do cultural differences influence hygiene practices around the world?

I think that while there might be some cultural differences in how people approach hygiene, the main idea is similar everywhere. In most cultures, there’s a shared understanding that personal cleanliness is important for health.

People in different cultures focus on bathing regularly, keeping their face and body clean, and taking care of their appearance.

Hygiene practices may vary slightly based on cultural beliefs, traditions, and the availability of resources. For example, in some areas, people have access to clean water like in our area, which makes easier for us to stay hygienic.

But in some countries, the water quality might not ge as good, which can make hygiene more challenging. People in those places may use different methods to purify their water and keep clean.

Food hygiene is also important across cultures. Many cultures have similar practices, like cooking food well, washing vegetables, and keeping cooking areas clean. Although us the cooking styles may differ, the goal of serving safe and clean food is the same.

No matter the culture is people understand the need to stay clean and look after their surroundings to protect themselves from germs and illness. Even if hygiene practices look a bit different, the purpose of us qll is the same to stay healthy and feel good about ourselves.

What role do you think hygiene plays in preventing the spread of illnesses?

Yes, good hygiene plays a big role in preventing the spread of illnesses. When we maintain hygiene like washing our hands regularly, taking showrs, and wearing masks in crowdd places we reduce the risk of germs spreading. Cleanliness helps remove the bactera and viruses from our bodies and surroundings that can cause diseases.

For example, if we keep our homes and spaces clean, we reduce the chance of germs entering in our homes and spreading. Simple practices we do , like changing our shoes before coming inside, also keep outdoor germs from coming into our homes. By keeping our environment clean, we create a safer space.

Ok I give you the example during the COVID-19 pandemic,for us hygiene became even more important. People made sure to use hand sanitizers, wash their hands frequently, wear masks, and avoid unnecessary outings. Many also used disinfectants like Dettol to keep their homes germ free, which helped protect them from the virus.

So, the better our hygiene practices, the more we can protect ourselves and others from illnesses. Good hygiene keeps us healthy and helps prevent diseases from spreading.

That's it from today's blog I hope you will like it. With best wishes ❤️. Now I like to invite @aviral123, @sisol and @sahar16 to participate in this amazing contest.

Thanks alot for reading ❤️🤗 .

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Regards : @hudamalik20 .