10 Surprising Ways You’re Weakening Your Immune System
Ignoring Personal Hygiene
Lack of personal hygiene indirectly affects your immune system. An unhygienic lifestyle exposes your body to more harmful germs, making you susceptible to more infections and diseases.On the other hand, proper hygiene helps prevent infection and illnesses by eliminating germs and bacteria. You should always bear in mind that viruses and bacteria are present everywhere and will never miss an opportunity to attack your body.However, too much hygiene can have a negative impact on your immunity. A 2006 study published in Clinical and Experimental Allergy suggests that lack of exposure to viruses and bacteria during childhood increases the risk of autoimmune diseases.Personal habits like brushing your teeth twice daily, thoroughly washing your hands before eating, keeping your nails neat and tidy, taking a shower daily, cooking food at home hygienically and washing your clothes regularly can go a long way toward keeping infections at bay.You can even create your own homemade hand sanitizer to sanitize your hands without using harmful chemicals.Practice personal hygiene to strengthen your immune system, and teach your children good hygiene habits.
