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Are you constantly on the lookout for embarrassing sweat marks under your arms or checking yourself for an unpleasant odour? If you are the type of person who sweats a lot regardless of the weather or your daily activities, you will want to follow some tips to stay dry, sweat-free and smelling good this coming summer. There are a number of things you can do to minimize sweating, some more drastic than others. (more…)

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Masses of people flock to gym in to pursue healthier bodies, but they often neglect to follow proper hygiene practises, allowing the gym to become a breeding ground for disease and bacteria. Your own personal health and well-being are your responsibility. While you can’t control how other people behave, you can take precautions to protect yourself in potentially germ-infested environments. (more…)

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There’s nothing like a little useless information on the web to keep you busy when you should be working and have finally reached the point where you can Facebook no more. In the spirit of the cold and flu season, when people sneeze more often than at any other time of the year, here’s a look at some little known facts about sternutation. (more…)

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We’re all keenly aware of the value of good hygiene practice. There’s a direct relationship between how hygienic you are and your health, as well as your appearance, and even the quality of the food you eat. And while most people are moderately competent at keeping clean, there is still a chance that there are areas you can improve on. This simple hygiene 101 guide will give tips on what you already know, as well as snippets of advice for improving your personal hygiene further. (more…)

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Any skin disorder or minor rash is irritating and can become quite a hindrance since it affects your appearance and therefore your confidence. Eczema is no exception. Do you have inflamed skin accompanied by maddening itch that you can’t scratch enough to get rid of? How about a rash, where the affected area looks red with a prominent blackish tinge? If you’ve answered was ‘yes’ to the abovementioned, it sounds like you have eczema. (more…)

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When it comes to choosing the material that’s best for keeping a kitchen hygienic, it probably comes as little surprise to most homeowners that stainless steel is the best option. What you probably don’t know, though, is just how stainless steel protects against germs. Read on to find out exactly why stainless steel sinks are the winners when it comes to keeping a home and family healthy. (more…)

The kitchen without doubt is the heart of the house, and as such plays an indispensable role in holding the house together. The moment something wrong happens in the kitchen, which is susceptible to various attacks on account of its very nature, its impact and brunt will be felt by each and every member of the household. A common enemy of the kitchen is germs, which for the record also happens to an enemy of the people. Unless they are dealt with properly they have the potential to create havoc in a person’s life. Therefore, it becomes essential that the kitchen is kept free of these deadly germs. (more…)

It is almost impossible to imagine our kitchen without a microwave. Whether we have to prepare a lip-smacking dessert, a yummy cake or grill our favourite chicken snacks, we cannot do without a microwave. No doubt, we greatly depend on this appliance but we generally tend to ignore regularly cleaning it. Even advanced microwaves like the Neff MW 5474, cannot clean themselves. So if you have been ignoring this task for a long time, you need to know that you are actually inviting germs. So if you are concerned about food safety, consider cleaning you microwave on every weekend by using some common methods. (more…)

Sparkling white teeth are everyone’s desire but as a natural tendency, teeth ten to lose their whiteness over time. Various dental treatments are not only time-consuming but also quite expensive. Fortunately, there are some easy home remedies that can help us to whiter teeth. (more…)

Bathing is a natural way to beautify ourselves and take care of our skin. Differences in skin type make bathing a little bit choosy and confusing. In order to maintain the body it is very important to adapt a bathing style which matches with your skin type and body metabolism. For example, if you feel tight after shower, then it indicates that your skin is loosing moisture. This may be due to the use of inappropriate bathing products. It is important to know what’s best for your body before it’s too late. (more…)