To keep our bodies and minds working properly, we must maintain good health. Developing simple daily habits helps keep our bodies clean, free from diseases, and keeps us happy.
Ask yourself these daily hygiene questions:
A healthy daily routine should include the following essential activities:
Traditionally, people used fresh twigs from neem or babool trees to clean their teeth. This traditional practice is called datun. Chewing the twig makes it like a brush, removing food particles and massaging the gums.
The modern idea of brushing teeth originated from this Indian hygiene tradition of using natural twigs.
Ingredients needed:
Instructions: Put all ingredients in a half-litre transparent container, close the lid, and keep it in a sunny area for about two weeks (shake occasionally). Strain the liquid to get an all-purpose cleaner. Mix one cup of this liquid in a bucket of water to clean floors and bathrooms.
Animals also practice self-cleaning and grooming to stay healthy:
When we run or play active games, we breathe faster and deeper, feel warm, and sweat. This happens because exercise makes our heart work harder and better, which is excellent for physical fitness.
The body requires three main types of exercises:
Playing active games keeps both the mind and body active. Examples of games include:
It is important to choose safe areas for playing to avoid injuries:
In public spaces, children must follow safety rules regarding strangers:
Track your daily habits (brushing twice, using the toilet, taking a shower, sleep duration, breakfast, screen time, outdoor play) and note how they affect your feelings (Good, okay, not so good, bad) to find patterns between sleep, diet, exercise, and well-being.
Draw a circle and divide it into 24 equal slices (each representing one hour of the day). Colour the slices based on the hours spent on different activities (sleeping, eating, studying, playing, helping parents, watching TV, using the toilet, etc.) to visualize your daily time management.