Chen Yi, a young woman living in the city, has almost strict requirements for personal hygiene.
The first thing I do when I get home from work every day is to clean myself thoroughly, from my hair to my toes. (Editor: Lubei)
She firmly believes that only in this way can the fatigue of the day and the dirt of the outside world be washed away.
Recently, however, Chen Yi has felt that something is wrong. Every time I take a shower, I feel a dull pain in my ears, as if something is about to move in the depths.
She couldn't help but dig a cotton swab into her ear canal to try to find out. However, every time the swab was taken out, it was covered with yellow earwax, and the pain did not seem to abate.
She began to wonder if something was wrong with her cleaning habits.
In fact, Chen Yi is not alone, in modern society, with the popularization of hygiene knowledge, people pay more and more attention to personal hygiene. However, over-cleaning can be a health hazard.
This is because certain parts of the human body have self-protective functions, and excessive cleaning can disrupt these functions, leading to discomfort in the body.
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The ear canal, the mysterious passage to the world of hearing, actually has its own unique self-cleaning ability.
Earwax, also known as earwax, is not only a product of the natural secretion of the ear canal, but also an important substance for maintaining the health of the ear canal.
It not only lubricates the ear canal and prevents the skin of the ear canal from itching due to dryness, but also effectively blocks the invasion of foreign objects such as dust and bacteria.
However, when Chen Yi frequently uses cotton swabs to clean deep into the ear canal, she may not realize that this seemingly hygienic habit is quietly destroying the natural barrier of the ear canal.
The fibers of the cotton swab may irritate the skin of the ear canal or even push the earwax deep into the ear canal, causing blockage and discomfort instead.
To make matters worse, once the skin in the ear canal is damaged, bacteria can take advantage of the opportunity to cause an ear canal infection, causing symptoms such as pain and pus.
So, how do you clean your ear canal properly?
In fact, in most cases, the ear canal does not need to be manually cleaned. Because in our daily activities such as chewing and talking, the earwax in the ear canal will be naturally discharged.
If you feel that earwax has accumulated too much, you can use a cotton swab to gently wipe the opening of the ear canal, but never go deep into the ear canal.
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The nostrils, which serve as the gateway to our breathing, also have their own unique self-cleaning mechanism.
Muogers, this seemingly indecent existence, are actually a mixture of normal secretions in the nasal cavity and foreign substances such as dust.
It not only cleans the nasal cavity, but also maintains a moist environment in the nasal cavity and prevents the invasion of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.
However, this seemingly clean behavior is actually destroying the microenvironment inside the nasal cavity. Bacteria from the fingers may enter the nasal passages by picking the nostrils, increasing the risk of nasal infections.
At the same time, frequent nostril picking may also damage the nasal mucosa, leading to problems such as nasal dryness and bleeding.
To keep the nasal passages clean and healthy, there are some gentle methods we can take.
For example, wash your nasal passages regularly with saline or a special nasal cleanser.
When washing, the detergent can be sprayed into the nasal passages and gently blown out to remove secretions and foreign objects from the nasal passages.
However, it should be noted that when cleaning the nasal cavity, it is necessary to avoid excessive force or deep penetration into the nasal cavity, so as not to damage the nasal mucosa.
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The belly button, a mysterious and fragile little depression in our body, doesn't really need to be overly cleaned.
The skin around the belly button is very delicate, and there are some important nerves and blood vessels hidden inside.
Excessive cleansing can not only lead to skin breakdowns, infections, but also more serious health problems.
Many people wash their belly buttons frequently because they feel that they are "dirty", and even use cotton swabs to clean them deeply.
However, instead of making the belly button cleaner, it can cause redness and pain in the skin around the belly button.
So, how do you clean your belly button properly?
When bathing, it is enough to gently rinse the skin around the belly button with warm water.
If you feel that there is an abnormal condition such as a peculiar smell or increased discharge from the belly button, do not clean it yourself, and it is best to seek medical attention and seek help from a professional doctor in time.
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The skin, as the first line of defense of our body, undertakes important functions such as protecting, regulating body temperature, and excreting waste.
In modern society, with the proliferation of various cleaning products, the skin's natural barrier function is being challenged like never before.
Many women use a powerful stain remover to wash their face, take a bath, and even exfoliate their skin with a scrub every day.
However, this can lead to dry, sensitive, and even erythema, itching, and other symptoms.
In fact, cleaning the skin is not the same as using strong stain removers or bathing frequently. Excessive cleansing can disrupt the skin's natural barrier function, leading to problems such as dryness, itching, and irritation.
At the same time, some cleaning products that contain harsh ingredients can also cause chemical damage to the skin.
To maintain the health of our skin, we should choose gentle, non-irritating cleansing products and avoid soaps or body washes that are too alkaline.
When bathing, the water temperature should not be too high and the time should not be too long.
At the same time, we can also use moisturizing products appropriately to protect the skin. In dry seasons or environments, you can increase the frequency of use of moisturizing products.
In conclusion, cleanliness is one of the most important means of maintaining good health, but over-cleaning can be counterproductive.
We should respect the body's natural balance and self-protection function, and learn to cleanse all parts of the body scientifically and moderately. Only in this way can we truly achieve the harmony and unity of health and hygiene.
At the same time, I also call on everyone to pay more attention to their physical condition in daily life, find and correct bad habits in time, and make health a beautiful companion in our lives.