Category: Hygiene (Page 3 of 3)

The Shaving Experience.

Did you know the shaving products and methods your grandfather used?are much better for your face and will give you a closer shave????Most shaving supplies sold are nothing more than shaving versions of junk food.?Some say your?daily shave?is transformed into a Zen-like experience if you use the?supplies and?techniques of wet shaving.?

Check-out these videos that show not only proper shaving techniques,?but?recomend?the?best supplies to purchase.???

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Don’t underestimate water

When I was a freshman in college I had a roommate named Jim who used to carry around a one-gallon jug of water everyday. He used to carry it to class, the gym, hell; he even carried it on dates.

At first, I questioned why he toted around a jug of water everyday instead of just refilling a smaller Aquafina bottle like normal people do. Jim said, “Because I would have to refill one of those damn bottles a thousand times a day with the amount of water I drink.” He still drinks at least one and a half to two gallons of water a day. Never one to allow my pride to get in the way, I too started to carry a jug of water around every day and the benefits were amazing.

Lets look at the facts about water:

– It regulates body temperature
– It carries nutrients to cells and tissues throughout the body
– It improves digestion
– It removes wastes and toxins from the body

Another benefit of water that I can speak from experience on is something most teenagers can relate too. After suffering from normal teen acne problems in high school, I began drinking hoards of water my freshmen year in college and it completely cleared my face up and prevented future breakouts. The reason for this is because drinking enough water keeps the skin hydrated and therefore less prone to skin breakouts.

So while you don’t need to carry around a jug all the time like my ex-roommate and great friend Jim did, just make sure you’re drinking enough water daily. Obviously the benefits are worth it.

What can you do about bad breath?

There are plenty of effective remedies for bad breath, and just as many causes, most of which are totally correctible.

Rarely, is?bad breath (halitosis) associated with serious medical, gastrointestinal, or malignant conditions. Persistent halitosis should prompt a visit to your private physician for consultation.

Obvious causes must include evaluation of your oral hygiene. Bacteria normally live in your mouth and nose but not in your sinuses. Infection of your gums (gingivitis), nasal, sinus, or oral cavities must be effectively treated. Avoid using antibacterial rinses continuously unless under medical supervision, as you will foster the growth of resistant bacteria as well as induce excessive tissue damage. You may use mints, gums, sprays etc., but remember these are temporary patches and do not resolve your issue.

Go to your dentist and have a proper preventive cleaning and scaling and treat any cavities, gum disease, or “pockets.”

Optimize your oral hygiene and brush and floss after each meal.

Rinse your mouth with water frequently.

Avoid soft drinks and sugary agents.

Go to your kitchen and drug cabinet and, in consultation with your doctor, eliminate all unnecessary medications and try to evaluate your diet for foods that commonly cause halitosis (onions, garlic etc.).
Stop smoking!

Avoid eating late at night and avoid skipping meals (your body breaks down fat stores during starvation to form ketones that in turn ruin your breathe).

Get good quality sleep. A well rested healthy body will not have halitosis on a continuing basis.

Different odors in your breath can also be caused by various maladies. Be sure you are checked for ENT (ear, nose and throat) disorder (sinusitis, abscess etc.), diabetes (sweet, fruity odor), liver disorder (fishy odor), kidney disorder (ammonia-like or urine odor), lung disorder (upper or lower pulmonary infection or abscess) and gastrointestinal disorder (GERD or “reflux”, infection or malignancy). GERD is the most commonly overlooked cause and is usually amenable to simple treatment measures.

Newsmax.com “Ask Dr. Hibberd”

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