5 Body Parts That You Are Not Cleaning Properly

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5 Body Parts That You Are Not Cleaning Properly
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• Germs have a peculiar way of sneaking into our
  body parts and causing infections.

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Therefore, taking a regular bath is not enough to
maintain a hygienic body.
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Some extra care has to be taken especially for
certain body parts.
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• Heres a list of 5 body parts that you need to
  clean correctly

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1) Tongue
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Improper oral health can lead to fungal
infections, which can cause black hairy tongue.
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• This is a term that is used to describe bacterial
  and fungal growth on the tongue, which makes the
  tongue look black.

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This condition causes nausea and bad breath.
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• You should ensure that the tongue is cleaned
  while brushing.

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• You can either gently brush your tongue regularly
  or use a tongue scraper.

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2) Ears
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• Ear wax build up causes pain, itching, decreased
  hearing and drainage from the ear canal.

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• Using pins, hairclips, ear buds to clean ear wax
  can cause more harm than good.

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• Here is a simple step that you need to follow to
  clean your ears -

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• Use lukewarm mineral oil to loosen the wax in
  the ears.

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Then tilt your head to one side while
bathing to allow the water to wash away the wax.
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Use a towel to gently remove the excess water.
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3) In between toes
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• Failing to clean the area between your toes leads
  to fungal infections.

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• Those tiny spaces can become breeding grounds for
  bacteria and fungi.

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• Daily washing the feet with soap and water and
  putting good quality foot powder can prevent this
  from happening.

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4) Nail Cuticles
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• Nail cuticles are the part of the skin that grows
  over your nails.

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• In case they are cut, it leaves open a wide area
  for the germs to attack your body.

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• Not maintaining these can lead to paronychia - a
  condition that causes red spots around the
  cuticles.

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• Wearing gloves while washing utensils or clothes
  can protect the cuticles.

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5) Back
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• Acnes can easily develop on the back if not
  cleaned properly.

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• Therefore, cleaning your backs regularly with
  soap and water is essential.

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• Using a back brush can help to clean the back
  thoroughly.

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• This also helps in removing dead skin cells and
  provides an even tone to your body.

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• Maintain a hygienic body by paying more attention
  to these body parts and stay healthy.

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