You use the bathroom several times a day, and if you didn’t that would be concerning. However, let’s assume that you do but let’s also assume that you have plenty of bathroom habits that are not helpful to your wellbeing in any way. What does that exactly mean? Yes. there are habits you have when you use the bathroom for any reason that can be bad for you and can be risky to your life.
However, the good news is that you will become aware of what those habits are pretty quickly. That is after you learn about the 7 bathroom habits that experts say can add years to your life based on science. Let’s go over those now.
Put Non-Slip Mats On Your Floor Beside And Inside The Tub Or Shower
Have you ever taken a shower and almost slipped in the stall or almost slipped while coming out of the stall? If so, you are very lucky that you have not slipped or injured yourself. And if you have, you likely knew it was time to get a non-slip mat for your shower floor as well as another one for when you get out of the shower. The surface is wet when you are in the shower and you can easily fall and hurt yourself. And when you get out of the shower, you can easily slip on the ceramic floor. Save yourself from any potentially serious injuries by getting those mats.
Get Rid Of Your Plastic Shower Curtains And Use Cloth Instead
You probably don’t think too much of the type of shower curtains you use but if you use vinyl or plastic curtains, that is a health risk right there. Plastic and vinyl curtains will emit dangerous particles as they heat up which can be bad for your nervous system, digestive system, liver, and circulatory system. Therefore, you don’t want that risk. Get cloth curtains instead and be sure to put them in the wash as they will have washing instructions at least once a week to keep them clean and mold-free.
Clean Out Your Shower Head
You probably don’t even consider cleaning your shower head, but you will want to make a habit of it at least once a week. That is because you have molds, bacteria, and other types of fungi growing in there. And if you ingest the water coming from the showerhead, that is far from good for you and can make you sick. You can clean it with vinegar and you can add baking soda as well. That will kill off the dangerous microbes.
Don’t Take Your Phone In The Bathroom With You
You are better off with making use of your time spent on the toilet in traditional ways such as taking a magazine or newspaper to read instead of your phone. When your phone is near the toilet as it is while it is in your hands as you surf the web, fecal bacteria end up on it. And that means it will be on your hands. You don’t want that, and that type of bacteria stays on your phone for a long time. It will not stay on paper for very long which is why reading a book or magazine is a better option.
Keep The Lid Down When You Flush
Gross alert. When you flush the toilet, fecal bacteria shoot up 6 feet into the air, that is unless you keep the lid down as you flush. Make it a habit to flush the toilet after putting the lid down. It will keep the bathroom cleaner, and keep you healthier.
Get Into A Squatting Position When You Do #2
You probably don’t think much of why you need to be in a certain position when you poop. However, if you are not in a squatting position, you will strain your anus muscles and increase your chances of hemorrhoids which is what you want to avoid. It is also bad for your digestive system. Therefore, squatting will help reduce the risks of any of that happening. You can do this by putting a stool under the toilet to rest your legs so your knees are at a 90-degree angle for you to achieve this.
Change Your Toothbrush Every Three Months
Your dentist may have told you to change your toothbrush every six months but that is too long to keep using it. You need to change it every three months at the most. That because unhealthy bacteria will grow on it and multiply fast. And you are putting that into your mouth and ingesting it as you brush your teeth. That is far from healthy.
If you take these habits seriously and start implementing them when you use the bathroom, your health will improve and it can improve a lot. Stay healthy.
