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"There's a reason why you've been sleeping erratically during this time, let's take a look at your habits."
The doctor's words sounded in the consultation room, making Duan Lanchen realize that this physical examination would not be as dull as usual.
Duan Lanchen is a librarian who has a regular lifestyle and loves to read, but he has been troubled by recent sleep problems.
Ever since Duan Lanchen noticed that he had frequently woken up from dreams, he had begun to observe his living habits, hoping to find out the reason.
His GP's advice led him to the hospital for a series of tests. Eventually, some surprising lifestyle habits were linked to his health problems.
The first is the habit of mixing all the clothes together and washing them.
In order to save time and energy, Duan Lanchen often puts his work clothes, sportswear and daily clothes into the washing machine to clean.
The doctor explained that this practice could lead to cross-contamination of chemicals and microorganisms on clothing.
For example, clothing after exercise may have a lot of sweat and bacteria left on it, while workwear may be stained with chemicals such as printer ink.
These contaminants interact during the laundry process and can produce new harmful substances that can be a health hazard when exposed to them for a long time.
Secondly, the habit of not cleaning the washing machine for a long time can also be the culprit.
After long-term use, the washing machine itself is prone to accumulation of detergent residues, scale, bacteria and mold inside.
Duan Lanchen admitted that he rarely cleans the washing machine, because he thinks that the washing machine is washing things every day and should be self-cleaning.
Doctors pointed out that the humid environment of the washing machine is an ideal breeding ground for microorganisms, and unscheduled cleaning is equivalent to indirectly adding more potential pathogenic factors to the clothes.
Finally, the problem of using excessive laundry detergent should not be overlooked.
Most laundry detergents on the market contain a variety of chemical ingredients such as surfactants and fragrances. Duan Lanchen was used to using more than recommended, thinking that it would be cleaner to wash it this way.
The doctor explained that excessive use of laundry detergent will not only cause more chemicals to remain on the clothes, but also may affect the normal operation of the washing machine due to excessive foam, making the washing effect worse.
These chemicals remain on clothing and can cause skin diseases and other health problems in the long run.
In this conversation, the doctor also made a point of mentioning other cases, which strengthened Duan Lanchen's awareness of the health risks that these daily habits may cause.
For example, he mentions a patient who had the same habits in the past, but unfortunately ended up developing skin cancer due to long-term exposure to chemicals and bacteria.
Through this examination, Duan Lanchen realized the huge impact that casual habits in ordinary life may have on health.
He began to plan how to wash the washing machine regularly, how to wash different types of laundry separately, and how to control the amount of laundry detergent used to ensure the health and safety of himself and his family.
Finally, this article will leave a fascinating question: what are the seemingly innocuous but potentially risky habits in our daily lives, and how can we identify and correct them in a simple and effective way?
When analyzing this problem, we can start with the common use of chemical products in daily life.
For example, household cleaners, personal care products, etc., can pose health risks when used in the wrong way without proper understanding.
By providing scientific guidance and promoting healthy lifestyle information, we can help people improve their quality of life, reduce health risks, and achieve both health and happiness.
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