Our bodies are fragile master pieces that need constant care
and pampering.
Skin Care
Give your skin time to absorb a sunblock's ingredients
before you go outdoors - apply at least a half hour before and reapply after a
swim. Take a long lunch break from outdoor exposure. Normally, the sun is
highest and most intense between 10 am and 2 pm.
Mouth Care
The best time to use dental floss is before you brush. That
way you can brush away plaque and food fragments with your toothbrush and
rinse. If you floss after brushing the loosened particles may remain in your
mouth.
Breath Care
Carry mint tea bags for an after-dinner mouth freshener when
you are not able to brush your teeth. Mint tea is a sweet-smelling alternative
to coffee.
Nail Care
Insert your fingertips in a lemon cut in half and twist your
fingers back and forth to clean your cuticles and nails before a manicure.
Foot Care
Give your feet a rest while you are relaxing around the house.
If they are swollen, elevate them as much as possible. In warm weather, wear
flat sandals; in cold weather, wear a heavy knit sock with leather sewn on the
foot for a sole.
