Our bodies are fragile master
pieces that need constant care and pampering. Try these general tips:
1. Skin care
Give your skin time to absorb
a sunblock's ingredients before you go outdoors - apply at least 30 minutes
before going out 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
