Category: Hygiene (Page 2 of 3)

      Dandruff, how to get rid of this embarrassing condition

      July 2, 2009 /

      By the time people reach their 20’s, 50% have had dandruff. Believed to be caused by a fungus, the fungi live on your scalp and feed on skin oils. The following is an answer from mercola.com to this embarrassing condition.

      First of all, it?s important to keep in mind that everything you slather on your skin or put on your scalp goes into your bloodstream, and can affect your overall health and internal balance. Virtually all of your regular shampoos and conditioners contain harmful chemicals that can create skin irritation, contributing to dry scalp and excessive dandruff.

      I recommend buying organic personal-care products that do not contain parabens, sodium laureth or lauryl sulfate. The latter two are known eye and skin irritants, which could worsen your dandruff.

      There are many solutions for this condition, but the typical strategy will be some type of medicated shampoo. However, there are safer and more effective ways of using them that do not require repetitive use.

      Two shampoos that work well are Selsun Blue and Head & Shoulders. I?ve used both in the past with good results. Selsun Blue contains a form of selenium sulfide, whereas Head & Shoulders has zinc as the active ingredient. Both are toxic to the fungus.

      The most effective way to use them is to lather your scalp with the shampoo at night before you go to bed, and keep it on overnight. Wear a shower cap so you don?t ruin your pillow case. Then wash it off in the morning. If needed you can repeat this treatment once a week, but typically you?ll only need one or two treatments to permanently eliminate the fungus. This seems to be a much safer alternative to using the shampoo daily for many years.

      Hygiene, Medical Issues for Men

      Antibacterial Soap

      May 26, 2009 /

      Washing your hands is the number one way to prevent the spread of infectious illness. This is especially critical after using the toilet, changing the baby, handling raw foods, working at your desk, or shaking hands. But, are antibacterial soaps better for this than other soaps.

      Researchers at U-M’s School of Public Health reviewed 27 studies that examined the effectiveness and safety of antibacterial soaps containing triclosan. Detergents that used the word “antibacterial” on their labels were also included in the studies. Alcohol-based hand gels were excluded.

      According to researchers at the University of Michigan, Antibacterial soaps aren’t any better than ordinary soaps for washing away germs. They also warn that antibacterial soaps may have the unwanted side effect of promoting antibiotic resistance in users.

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      Hygiene, Men's Health and Wellness

      Dental Hygiene

      May 19, 2009 /

      Good dental hygiene can protect your teeth and gums from decay and other serious problems. Left untreated, dental and gum diseases can lead to tooth loss, infection, and damage to bones and nerves.

      The American Dental Association offers these guidelines for proper hygiene:
      * At least twice a day (and after meals when you can), brush with a fluoride toothpaste.
      * Use an antimicrobial mouthwash.
      * Floss at least once each day. If possible, floss after every meal to remove food particles from between teeth.
      * Get a new toothbrush at least once every three months, or whenever the brush’s bristles become frayed and worn.
      * Limit sugary meals, drinks and snacks.
      * Visit your dentist twice a year for a cleaning and checkup.

      HealthDay.com (HealthDay News)

      What this health update does not discuss, is the link between bad oral hygiene and cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown that people with periodontal disease have almost twice the risk of CVD as those without periodontal disease.

      Researchers are not exactly sure why periodontal disease is linked to CVD; one possibility is that the bacteria actually damage the artery walls causing clots to form in order to repair the damage which can lead to fatty plaques. When researchers look at the areas where plaque has formed in the arteries they have found damaged tissue caused by viruses and bacteria.

      Heart disease, Hygiene, Medical Issues for Men, Men's Health and Wellness

      Avoid staph infections

      February 27, 2009 /

      Men?s Fitness.com writes that staph infections are becoming alarmingly common. Use the guide below to avoid getting staph infections when spending time at the gym or pool.

      Post-workout showers rock, but as great as they feel on beaten-down muscles, they could have you leaving the locker room with more than a spring in your step. The culprit? Staphylococcus, or staph, is a family of more than 30 different types of bacteria that’s easily transmissible ? especially in warm, overly populated areas like locker rooms. It may already be present in up to 25% to 30% of the population, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. (You may have heard renewed staph talk a few months ago when infections hit the NBA.)

      In most cases, the presence of staph on the skin causes relatively few problems. But if you get a cut or damage your flesh in some way, and the bacteria enter your bloodstream, it can cause a wealth of problems ? some of which can turn fatal. Here’s how to protect yourself:

      STAY CLEAN
      Good personal hygiene is the first step in protecting yourself and staying ahead of a staph infection. Shower daily, wearing flip-flops when in a public location, and wash your hands regularly, especially after leaving the bathroom.

      DON’T SHARE
      Many people carry staph bacteria without realizing it. When it comes to things like towels and razors, it’s always best to use your own since these things act as vehicles for bacteria.

      DISINFECT, DISINFECT, DISINFECT
      Keep all wounds clean and properly covered. This will cut down your risk of infection and prevent infected areas from spreading farther.

      Check out MensHealth.com to find out more.

      Hygiene, Men's Health and Wellness, Sports Health and Fitness, Xternal Fitness, Xternal Furci

      Do sleep-deprived kids get fat?

      February 19, 2008 /

      A study reported by the USA Today says children that don’t get enough sleep are more likely to become overweight, compared to children who do enter sandman nightly.?

      Researchers at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., reviewed national data on more than 1,400 kids ages 3 to 12; follow-up data on the same children were collected five years later. The parents completed time diaries on children’s bedtime and wake-up times. Children’s height and weight were measured on two occasions.?The National Sleep Foundation recommends that preschoolers get 11 to 13 hours of sleep each night. Children ages 5 to 12 years are supposed to sleep 10 to 11 hours a night; teens, nine hours.?

      Findings in the journal Child Development:?

      • Many children aren’t sleeping enough on weeknights: 10-year-olds slept an average of 9.5 hours a night; 14-year-olds, 8.5 hours; 17-year-olds, 8 hours.?

      • About 36% of children ages 3 to 8 who slept an average of 10 hours — too little for the wee ones and barely enough for the older children — were overweight by middle school.?

      • Only 30% of children in that age range who got about 11 hours of sleep a night were overweight in middle school.?Eleven to 13 hours of sleep each night sounds like a crap load compared to the recommended seven to eight hours for adults.Eleven to 13 hours of sleep each night sounds like a crap load compared to the recommended seven to eight hours for adults.Eleven to 13 hours of sleep each night sounds like a crap load compared to the recommended seven to eight hours for adults.Eleven to 13 hours of sleep each night sounds like a crap load compared to the recommended seven to eight hours for adults.

      Eleven to 13 hours of sleep each night sounds like a crap load compared to the recommended seven to eight hours for adults.

      Eleven to 13 hours of sleep each night sounds like a crap load compared to the recommended seven to eight hours for adults.

      Hygiene, Magazine Hype

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