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“HOW DO I TAKE CARE OF MY BODY' [AND OTHER’S BODY]” Taking care of your body is very important because it shows that you love yourself regardless of faults and flaws. Personal hygiene is very important because no-one likes to be close to a person who stinks and is dirty. Keeping your body clean is an important part of keeping you healthy and helping you to feel good about yourself. Caring about the way you look is important to your self esteem (what you think about yourself). By the way, you don't need to wear the latest designer clothing to look good. There are other things you can do which are much more important for your "image". A. Personal hygiene: Taking care of your body physically Smelling clean * Have you ever walked into a classroom full of kids when all the windows are closed' * According to the experts we may sweat but we don't start having body odour (BO) until we reach puberty. That's when special sweat glands under the arms and around the genitals roar into full production pouring out sweat which smells! Clothes * Even if you're not heavily into puberty style sweating, clothes can get stained, dirty and generally grubby, so you need to change them often. * Underclothes are right next to your skin and collect dead skin cells, sweat and possibly other unmentionable stains. Overnight bacteria start to work on these stains so your clothes do not smell as nice on the second day of wearing. * Stay away from cigarette smoke as the smell will get into your clothes and hair. * If you have to wear a school uniform then take it off as soon as you get home and hang it up to air before you wear it the next day. * Ask your family not to smoke in the house or the car. Besides being unhealthy for them and you, the smoke clings to your clothes and makes them smelly. Of course, you wouldn't smoke either, would you' * Change underclothes often. Shoes * You spend a lot of time on your feet and your shoes are very close to the place where a very large collection of sweat glands live - your feet! * Sweat gets into your shoes and then bacteria arrive which love the moist leather or fabric so much that they tell all their friends to come round and party! * * If you have one pair of shoes for school then try to get them off as soon as you get home so that they can air and dry out overnight. (As you get older somewhere outside the house is a good place!) * If you have more than one pair then use them on alternate days to give them a better chance of drying out. * Keep your shoes clean by brushing, polishing or washing. They will look better, last longer and be less likely to smell. Feet * Wash your feet well at least once a day. * Dry them carefully, especially between the toes. If the towel is too thick to get in between your little toes, then use a dry face washer (keep it for your feet only). * If you go swimming a lot or use public showers, you need to be particularly careful to wash your feet and dry them well. It is a good idea to wear thongs on your feet too. Lots of other people walk in bare feet in these places and you can easily pick up fungal infections or other problems for your feet, such as warts! Using 'smell nice' products * If you are a teen or an adult, you may want, or feel you need, to start using a deodorant or anti-perspirant under your armpits. Be aware that some people have problems with perfumes, which can be a trigger for asthma or hay fever, so don't spray them around in the washroom or change-room. * Remember: nothing smells better than clean skin. Perfumes are not a good substitute for a shower or wash. * You may want to use special innersoles in your shoes, which can be taken out and washed, making the shoes smell less. * You may want to use foot powder on your feet and inside your shoes. This can help too. * Most sneakers or running shoes will survive being washed by hand or even in the washing machine. Hair * The hair follicles [which the hair grows from] produce oil which keeps the hair smooth. You also have sweat glands in your scalp, and dead skin cells come off the scalp. The oil, sweat and dead cells all add together and can make hair greasy and look dirty unless you wash it regularly. * To keep your hair clean: 1 * wash regularly with shampoo (cheap ones are often as good as very expensive ones) * massage your scalp well. This will remove dead skin cells, excess oil and dirt. * rinse well with clear water * conditioner is helpful if you have longer hair as it makes the hair smoother and easier to comb, but hair doesn't need to have conditioner * use a wide toothed comb for wet hair as it is easier to pull through. Teeth 1 * You should brush your teeth twice a day - after breakfast and before you go to bed. * During the day, fill your mouth with water and swish it around to get rid of anything sticking to your teeth. B. Taking Care of Our Emotional Health Emotional health generally refers to feelings and moods – you may feel sad, happy, worried, excited, frustrated, and fulfilled all in the same day. Like physical well-being, emotional (psychological) health is more than the absence of problems or illness. We know that to succeed in the world we must have inner discipline and a sense of control in our lives. This doesn’t mean that we can accomplish what we set out to do or that we don’t suffer disappointments and losses along the way. Emotional healthy individuals are in touch or control in their feelings and can acknowledge and express them. Among the characteristics of emotionally healthy persons are the following: Determination and effort to be healthy; flexibility and adaptability to a variety of circumstances; development of a sense of meaning in and affirmation of life; an understanding that the self is not the center of the universe; compassion for others; the ability to be unselfish in serving or relating to others; increased depth and satisfaction in intimate relationships; and a sense of control over the mind and the body that enables the person to make health-enhancing choices and decisions. Ways to improve your emotional health If you are trying to gain control over your emotions and your life, take advantage of the resources around you. It helps to sit down quietly and sort out the stresses in your life that are disturbing you. Don’t blame others for your problems. Instead, take a good look at your responses to daily events and see how you can make adjustments that might make a substantial difference in your life. Cultivate some strategies that will help you get through your life with fewer complications and frustrations. Above all, after reviewing your issues, communicate clearly with the important people in your life. Here are some suggestions to prevent the stresses and strains of everyday life from adversely affecting your emotional health: * Have a physical checkup. Often what appears to be an emotional disorder is actually a result of a physical problem. For example, if you are chronically tired and depressed, you may be suffering from a thyroid disorder. It’s always best to rule out other existing medical condition first. * Exercise regularly. Your physical well-being is the basic foundation of your mental and emotional health. Physical exercise helps lower the level of your cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood and stimulates the production of endorphins, a morphine-like chemical that helps to counteract feelings of anxiety and depression. Many women also find that exercise can help alleviate the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Regular exercise also will help you be more relaxed during the day and sleep better at night. * Eat the right food. Take plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, high fiber diet, low-fat meat and fish. But it is also important to avoid food that have a strong effect on your moods and can disrupt the body’s smooth functioning. Caffeine in coffee, tea, soft drinks, and chocolates, for example, is a stimulant that produces anxiety and interferes with sleep. And, of course, avoid too much sweets, salty foods, greasy and oily foods, smoking, drugs and excessive use of alcohol. * Take control of your life. It is our attitudes and response to the events and goals in life that determine our life story. Use your losses as a means of enriching your life experience and as a learning opportunity. Sometimes changing some aspect of your life, although difficult, may be the best path toward a positive mental and emotional outlook. * Keep busy, but not too busy. Certainly one of the ways to avoid depression is to keep active. Many people find that when they are engrossed in their work, they tend to be happier. It is important to work, plan for the future, and set goals, but it’s vital to enjoy life’s pleasure, too. * Take time to relax. Relaxation – whether through meditation, yoga, or other forms of recreations – is another tool you have to control your state of emotional wellbeing. * Become socially involved. A balanced life is one that incorporates personal and social activities equally. Friends can help in times of mental and physical distress. Trying to figure out all of your problems alone may be a fruitless task because in isolation you can lose perceptive. C. Taking Care of Our Spiritual Health Spirituality is unique to each individual. Your “spirit” usually refers to the deepest part of you, the part that lets you make meaning of your world. Your spirit provides you with the revealing sense of who you are, why you are here and what your purpose for living is. It is that innermost part of you that allows you to gain strength and hope.  Spiritual wellness may not be something that you think much of, yet its impact on your life is unavoidable. The basis of spirituality is discovering a sense of meaningfulness in your life and coming to know that you have a purpose to fulfill. For some, spirituality may be equated with traditional religions such as Christianity, Hinduism or Buddhism. For others, it may mean growing in your personal relationships with others, or through being at peace with nature. Assessing Your Spiritual Health Where are you at in your spiritual life' Take a moment to reflect…do you feel a sense of worth, hope, purpose, commitment or peace' Do you have a positive outlook on life' Or do you experience feelings of emptiness, anxiety, hopelessness, apathy or conflict' These may be signs of spiritual poverty in your life and may be the reason for unhappiness or dissatisfaction. Spirituality and Wellness Many wellness behaviours can benefit your spiritual health. Such behaviours include feeling connected with others, feeling part of a community, volunteering, having an optimistic attitude, contributing to society and self -love/care. Improving Your Spiritual Health Here are some ways to help improve your spiritual health: * Be quiet. Take time for yourself every day, even if it's just before you go to sleep, or when you're driving home. * Be open. Spiritual experiences can happen anywhere at any time. * Practice being non-judgmental and having an open mind * Be receptive to pain or times of sorrow. It is often in these times when we discover how spirituality can help us cope. * Practice forgiveness * Pray, meditate or worship * Live joyfully * Allow yourself to believe in things, that aren't easily explainable