C. Booth
Last Updated on January 3, 2020
Taking showers every day, hydrating, and bathing in perfumes are great ways to take care of your body. But do you think it’s enough?
It is no official statistics but the majority of people have never learned to care for a few areas in the body, thinking that they are not as important as others, but it turned out that neglecting them can actually lead to some serious health problems.
Have you ever thought you should clean your belly button in a specific way to avoid issues in the future? It seems like we can always learn more about our human body and how to treat it right, even as grown adults.
#1 – Your belly button
Our belly buttons are what connected us to our mothers in the womb, and as teenagers/adults, women decide to decorate it with attractive belly button rings. But did you know that our belly buttons contain 67 different types of bacteria? It is a bit scary to think of…
However, it depends on how often you clean your belly button, and even after showering, it could remain dirty. This is how to clean your belly button:
– You should clean every week with a cotton swab.
– Dip the cotton swab in rubbing alcohol then gently rub the inside surfaces.
– Dip a fresh cotton pad in water and rinse the alcohol out.
#2 – Your cuticles
Cutting your cuticles might seem like a great idea to get a beautiful manicure, but this way you are getting rid of an important part of your fingers.
The cuticles are there to protect your nails, and when you don’t have them, you will be getting white lines or spots on your nails. Plus, the more you cut your cuticles, the more they will split off.
The best way to take care of your cuticles:
– With a wooden orange stick, push the cuticles back gently to make your nails look longer.
– Keep them from looking dry by moisturizing them daily.
– Ask your manicurist to be gentler with that part of your nails.
#3 – Your armpits
Of course, you take showers daily and wear deodorants all the time but sometimes they betray us. Your hygiene is not the one to blame because there is a special type of bacteria that leads to armpit odor.
The bad news is the more you use deodorant, the more bacteria will be in your armpits, according to research. So here is the proper way to clean your armpits:
– If your armpits are not smelly, don’t overuse the deodorants.
– Avoid polyester clothes.
– Make sure to wear the proper sportswear that will help your body to breathe.
– Change the way you wash your clothes because it matters; some bacteria are very stubborn.
#4 – Your tongue
Oral hygiene must be done every day, but there is something we all have in common: we forget to clean our tongues. According to scientists, the tongue deserves special treatment to reduce plaque buildup and many other oral conditions.
The best way to clean your tongue is:
– Toothbrushes are not enough, tongue cleaners and scrapers are more effective.
– Always pick a soft-bristled toothbrush for your tongue.
– Clean it as often as you clean your teeth.
– Brush backward and forward along the tongue.
#5 – The areola
Men and women both deal with issues in the areola because they are very sensitive. You have to check them every week and always monitor them, especially if you noticed a change in their appearance.
Here is what you should do:
– Always notice if there are any odd symptoms, like changes in the skin, discharge, smell, itching, abnormal lumps or pain.
– If you see any warning signs, you need to visit your doctor immediately.
– Try to moisturize them daily with a lotion or special areola cream, like lanolin.
#6 – The back of your ear
We should get rid of the earwax almost on a daily basis to avoid any buildup, and since you are around the ear area, there is a part you should not forget; the back.
When you don’t take the hygiene of the back of your ears seriously, then expect a bad smell and skin rash to appear. To protect yourself, here is what you can do:
– Always wash that area with warm water and soap (don’t forget it when showering).
– Don’t sleep with your earrings.
#7 – The joints
Up to 15 million people report having severe pain in the joints, and according to statistics, women experience it more than men. In many cases, joints can be very fragile and that requires special attention.
The best way to care for your joints is:
– Try to get enough collagen to prevent bone loss and reduce joint pain.
– Purchase special compression stocking or socks. Thankfully, today’s socks look very stylish and they are highly effective.
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