Health and hygiene are two essential concepts. Health refers to state of physically as well a mental well-being. Health also encompasses social wellbeing of an individual. Health is not just about being fit but also having appropriate resources to live. Having a sound body and mind is an indication of good health.

Health is a quality of life that enables you to live a longer life. World Health Organisation (WHO) defines health as “a condition of complete physical, mental, spiritual and communal well-being, rather than only the absence of illness. “A person is not regarded as healthy if he is free of sickness or in good bodily shape but is stressed, tense, angry, greedy, or in any other way. Therefore, besides physical health, we must also consider mental and emotional health. It only can be achieved if spiritual and social health can be achieved and can move towards welfare of society.

We all have heard old saying “Health is Wealth,” which a great American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson said as “First wealth is health” in 1860. Health means state of being mentally, physically and emotionally well. On other hand, hygiene refers to cleanliness and is an important element of health. A good life leads to good health. It is essential to be healthy and hygienic to build your body’s immune system.

Health is a positive state of being in which all components of body and mind are in proper balance and harmony with one another. It is well believed that only those people may be considered healthy if they have a healthy mind and a healthy body. For a healthy and happy existence, health and cleanliness are essential. In terms of community hygiene, health education is critical. To avoid disease and have a positive attitude about health, you must have accurate and comprehensive health knowledge. In modern times, it has become so important to take care of one’s health and hygiene. With rising population levels, pollution levels, emission of harmful gases, it has to be a priority for everyone to maintain their health and hygiene. Health and hygiene is a vital phenomenon for a healthy and happy life. Health education plays a vital role in community hygiene.

There are several types of hygiene. However, two most basic types of hygiene are Personal hygiene and Environmental hygiene.

For good health, one needs to eat wholesome food. Some part of food that we take in serves as fit to keep body warm. While another part results in flesh that helps in giving strength. One of most nutritious food is considered as pure milk. There are many other things like vegetables that we generally take in order to have nutritious food. One of major sources of good health and hygiene is pure water. Although it seems like a normal thing, water is one essential that makes up our body. Many people get sick because of drinking impure water. Cleanliness is one of the most important elements of good health. Thus, it is an important hygiene habit to keep yourself and your surroundings neat and clean. Whenever there is dirt, there are germs that thrive in it. Always follow good and regular oral hygiene. It is duty of parents to instill. Taking a bath or a shower daily is vital to maintain a clean and hygienic body. Our skin is largest part of our body and it is essential to keep it free of germs and other bacteria. A bath helps one have clear skin and body and also gets rid of old and dead skin cells, thus paving way for new ones to take their place. Healthy oral hygiene practices in their children. Brushing one’s teeth at least twice a day is necessary. Along with brushing, habit of flossing and rinsing with mouthwash should also be inculcated. Rinsing should be done after consumption of every meal so that there is no bacteria growth and tooth decay. Good oral hygiene can prevent a person from having bad breath, cavities, etc. Wear clean and properly ironed clothes to practice good hygiene habit. Wash your clothes on a daily basis and dry them immediately after rinsing. Take good care of your nails to ensure good hygiene. Clean and trim your nails reduces the risk of infected nail beds and hangnails.

Health is more valuable than money and everyone’s health is paramount. It has a strong link to hygiene and health. There will be good health when there is cleanliness. Our health is heavily influenced by our surroundings.

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 21 2022

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