22/05/2018
Personal Health. Taking care of oneself to remain healthy and free from diseases is personal health. Some important aspects of good personal health are as follows:
• Balanced Diet. Nutrients and Vitamins are very important in our diet for good immunity system and growth of our body.
• Personal Hygiene. Regular Toilet Habits, Washing Hands Before Eating, Bathing Regularly And Wearing Clean Clothes, Cleaning The Teeth, Washing hair, cleaning eyes, ears and nails
• Domestic Hygiene
o House should be kept clean and free from dirt, flies and germs.
o Cooking utensils, plates, cups and other utensils should be kept clean.
• Clean Food and Water.
o Fruits and vegetables should be washed in clean water to make them free from germs and pesticides before consumption and cooking.
o Water used for drinking, cooking, bathing and washing utensils should be from a clean source.
• Cooking with care: Food should be prepared in a clean kitchen and in a clean manner.
o While cooking food, it is important to heat it to high temperature to kill any germs present in it.
o Cooked food should be eaten fresh or stored in cool, fly-proof place.
o Milk stored in the refrigerator or outside should be boiled again to make it germ free.
• Abstaining from Habit-Forming Substances: To keep healthy, one should avoid smoking, chewing of betel nut, gutka and to***co, and drinking alcohol. Intake of such habit-forming substances may lead to health problems such as liver damage, kidney failure and heart failure.
• Exercise: Regular walking and physical exercises have a good effect on health. Outdoor games and sport maintain the heart and circulatory system in good condition. Walking keeps the joints of bones healthy.
• Regular Sleep and Relaxation: These also play an important part in maintaining sound mental health. They also help in the repair of body tissues.