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Fight Germs On The Go With These Easy DIY Hand Sanitisers
Did you just pat a cute fluffy dog on the road and need to wash your hands? Just take out your hand sanitiser, and you are good to go. Did you sneeze and can’t find the tissue box? Hand sanitiser comes to your rescue again. The best friend of germophobes and an essential product for pretty much everyone, hand sanitisers have been around since the early ’90s, and play a pivotal role in our daily lives. We don't need to tell you that our hands should be clean at all times, you already know that. When we come in contact with germs and bacteria, it is imperative that we get rid of these disease-causing agents, and the best way to do this is with the help of a hand sanitiser.
Why Use Homemade Hand Sanitiser?
We constantly come in contact with dust, dirt, and germs. To stay away from sickness and disease, it is imperative that you wash your hands after being exposed to unhygienic conditions. We’ve been told all the time that we must wash our hands before and after eating food, after using the restroom, after dealing with a pet, and even after coughing or sneezing. However, we don’t always have water and a good handwash at our disposal, and at times like these, is where a hand sanitiser comes into the picture. Easy to carry around and as effective as soap and clean water, hand sanitisers are a real saver.
Having said that, we get a number of hand sanitisers off the shelves of medical stores and supermarkets, so why exactly must we use homemade hand sanitisers? This is simply because a homemade product has lesser chemicals, preservatives, and can be customized the way you like it, with essential oils and ingredients of your choice. Commercially available hand sanitizers mostly contain high alcohol content, chemicals, and synthetic scents that leave our hands dry and rough. Some of these hand sanitizers also contain triclosan, which acts as an anti-bacterial. While this chemical is effective in killing germs, it may lead to hormonal issues in your system. So to avoid any negative impact that comes along with commercial hand sanitizers, it is suggested that you opt for your own, skin-friendly, homemade hand sanitizer.
How to Make Hand Sanitiser at Home
Convinced that homemade hand sanitisers are a better option as opposed to commercial over the counter hand sanitisers? Let's start making these anti-bacterial wonders -
1. Aloe Vera Homemade Hand Sanitiser
What You Need
Aloe Vera Gel
Distilled water
Clove Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Vitamin E Oil
How to Make
Take a clean container that has been washed and dried. Pour ¼ cup of aloe vera gel and a ¼th spoon of Vitamin E oil into the container. To this mix, add a two drops of clove oil and two drops of lavender oil. Let the mix sit for a few minutes. After this, add one to two tablespoons of distilled water to the mix. Your homemade hand sanitiser is ready. Transfer this into a clean, airtight container and store in a cool, dry place. Your very own DIY hand sanitiser gel is ready.
Note
Aloe vera gel works as an excellent moisturizer for your skin, and the Vitamin E oil will nourish the skin of your hands. Choose essential oils of your choice if you do not like the fragrance of clove and lavender oil.
2. Sea Salt Homemade Hand Sanitiser
What You Need
Sea salt
Distilled water
Cinnamon essential oil
Eucalyptus essential oil
Clove essential oil
Lemon essential oil
How to Make
Add half a teaspoon of sea salt in a clean, washed, and dried spray bottle. To this, add all the essential oils mentioned above. You can add two drops of each of the essential oils. Finally, add the distilled water and gently mix all the ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place. You can use this as and when you need to sanitize your hands.
Note
Sea salt works as an excellent antiseptic. The essential oils have anti-inflammatory properties, which is great for your skin.
3. Rubbing Alcohol Homemade Hand Sanitiser
What You Need
Rubbing alcohol
Peppermint essential oil
Lavender oil
Vitamin E oil
Aloe vera gel
How to Make
Pour four tablespoons of rubbing alcohol into a spray bottle or airtight container that has a spray nozzle. Make sure this is clean and dry. Add one spoon of Vitamin E oil. You can then add two drops each of the essential oils. You can use a hand blender to gently mix this so everything blends in well. You can then use this sanitiser, make sure you store it in a cool, dry place.
Note
Rubbing alcohol works as an excellent antiseptic, and can kill some of the most resistant bacteria and germs. However, it can dry your hands, but to counter this effect, the aloe vera gel works as a great moisturizer. The Vitamin E oil too is great for your skin.
4. Witch Hazel Homemade Hand Sanitiser
What You Need
Witch Hazel
Sage essential oil
Thyme essential oil
Vitamin E oil
Tea Tree oil
How to Make
Pour around half a cup of aloe vera gel into a clean, washed, and dried container or cup. To this, add one and a half spoons of witch hazel. Gently mix the solution. You can then add two drops each of the essential oils. Transfer this mix into a clean and dry spray bottle or a small hand sanitiser bottle.
Note
Witch hazel is a great alternative to rubbing alcohol. If you’re looking for a DIY alcohol-free hand sanitiser, then witch hazel is the right ingredient. It does not contain alcohol so it prevents your skin from getting dry. Witch hazel also has a soothing effect on your skin. The fact that witch hazel works as a great disinfectant makes it an excellent product for hand sanitisers. The tea tree oil is extremely beneficial for your skin as it is a strong anti-bacterial, which is used to treat several skin conditions.
5. Tea Tree Oil Homemade Hand Sanitiser
What You Need
Tea Tree oil
Vitamin E oil
Distilled water
Cedarwood essential oil
Clove essential oil
How to Make
Add four to six spoons of tea tree oil to a clean, washed, and dried container. Add two drops each of the Vitamin E, cedarwood, and clove essential oils. Then gently add the distilled water. Use a hand blender to mix the solution. Transfer the contents to an airtight spray bottle and your own DIY hand sanitiser spray with essential oils is ready.
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Tea tree oil, at a concentration of 1% is known to kill most types of bacteria. It is used for a great number of skin disorders. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties make it the ideal product for a DIY homemade hand sanitiser.
Hand sanitisers are essential these days. They should be used whenever necessary, especially if there is no means for you to wash your hands with clean water and soap. Making your own homemade hand sanitiser is extremely easy now. However, make sure you use the appropriate amount of each ingredient, especially the essential oils. They are used for their scent and fragrance and are concentrated solutions, so avoid using this in excess. Also, remember that you might be allergic to a few oils or ingredients, so do a patch test on your skin before you go ahead and use the product. You need to keep your hand sanitisers away from the reach of children and pets. Also, some of these homemade hand sanitisers have an alcohol base. Alcohol is highly inflammable, so make sure you don’t expose it to flames. Make sure you have stored these homemade hand sanitisers at a clean and dry place.
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Self Love - You Need to Take Care of Yourself Too
Love yourself for your identity, and trust me, when you are glad on the inside, you will become a delightful individual on the outside with grin that is your best resource. Cherishing yourself is a progression of activities and propensities that you implant into your regular, daily existence. It goes beyond being just a perspective. You need to demonstrate to yourself that you cherish yourself, from the earliest starting point of your day as far as possible.
So, I'm sharing some self-love and self-care tips:
1. Invest in yourself. Follow your dreams and fantasies. Study things that intrigue you.
2. Think about the things that have occurred before. Gain from them so you don't have to relive the examples later on.
3. Be pleasant to yourself. Do things that you appreciate and that help you unwind and loosen up.
4. Plan an excursion. A getaway can be whatever and wherever you need it to be, whatever you can manage the cost of it to be.
5. Make one little change to your eating regimen for the week. Drink an additional glass of water everyday, or have an additional segment of veggies with every lunch or dinner serving.
6. Give your body a treat. Pick something from your closet that feels extraordinary beside your skin.
7. Have a little laugh here and there. Read two or three funny cartoons and comics that you appreciate.
8. Have a date with yourself. Spend an hour alone, accomplishing something that supports you (perusing something, or investigating new things).
9. Celebrate your successes, regardless of how huge or small.
10. Go to the gym, do yoga, dance, or do any heart stimulating exercise to stay fit.
When you cherish yourself, you can increasingly feel associated with yourself and your general surroundings. You'll have a great time with little delights, and nothing will appear to be as troublesome as it did previously. This profound devotion to yourself will stand out amongst everyone, and that will make all the difference.
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It was a moment of bliss and happiness when I came to know that a little part of me starts his growth in my womb.Then I became the most responsible person in the world to make sure that he would be healthy enough when he meets his new world for the first time.His kicks and little movements made me to forget all sorts of fatigue and morning sickness.I enjoyed my pregnancy with my husband who was very happy for his little one.I was waiting for my labor to experience him in our hands. I'm short of words to explain my happiness that I felt when I saw him for the very first time.His smile killed my heart and his lil hands stole it away.I felt like i'm blessed by a golden treasure right into my hands by some sort of supernatural power.And right from there, I got into a very honoured part of my life named "motherhood".The sessions of breastfeeding him for the entire day and night was the most Valuable experience. He made me deprived of sleep for the first three months. But to see his cute posture of sleeping was the great success ever for me.And was very happy to watch him to lie on his stomach in his fourth month.His cute and innocent smile not only made me and my family happy,but he spreads the magic of positivity to the entire space of living.I experienced his little sort of naughtiness in his fifth month which made me more tired,but more happier. The joy of motherhood lies in the fact that a mother becomes happy when he saw her baby with lot of cheers eventhough how much tired and depressed she is.I started to think twice, once for myself and another for my baby.He is the one who is a little part of me and other part of one whom I loves the most. In this journey of motherhood, I have got the strengths that I didnt posess initially.He is my little prince who made my life complete.And I'm waiting for the sixth month of my baby and to cherish my moments with him.My journey of motherhood will be continued forever..... Read more
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विक्टर का क्रिसमस - एक छोटे बच्चे की कहानी क्रिसमस के बारे में
विक्टर बहुत खुश था दिसम्बर जो आ गया था। दिसम्बर में क्रिसमस आने वाला था जिसका इंतजार विक्टर पूरे साल करता है।
"पापा, इस बार मैं सेंटा से कहूंगा कि वो मुझे बैटरी वाली रेड कार ल कर दे।" विक्टर ने अपने पापा से कहा।
"ठीक है बेटा, तुम इस बार भी चिट्ठी में अपनी विश सेंटा को लिख देना, मैं उसे पोस्ट कर दूंगा।" पापा ने कहा।
आज संडे था और विक्टर अपने मम्मी पापा के साथ घूमने गया था। रात को उसने आते वक्त देखा कि कुछ गरीब बच्चे फुटपाथ पर बैठे है और सर्दी से ठिठुर रहे हैं।
"पापा, वो लोग स्वेटर क्यों नहीं पहने हैं, क्या उन्हें ठंड नही लग रही।" विक्टर ने पापा से पूछा।
"बेटा, वो लोग गरीब है उनके पास इतने पैसे नहीं है कि वो अपने लिए गर्म कपड़े खरीद सकें।" पापा ने कहा तो विक्टर सोच में पड़ गया।
क्रिसमस को एक हफ्ते बाकी थे। विक्टर आज स्कूल से आया तो उसका चेहरा लटका हुआ था।
"क्या हुआ विक्टर? तुम इतने चुप चुप क्यों हो?" पापा ने पूछा
"पापा मेरा दोस्त डेनियल बोल रहा था कि सेंटा हमारे लिए गिफ्ट नहीं छोड़ कर जाते है। वो तो हमारे मम्मी पापा ही हमारे लिए गिफ्ट ले कर आते है। पापा तो क्या सच मे सेंटा नहीं आते?" विक्टर ने मासूमियत से पूछा।
पापा उसने झूठ नहीं बोलना चाहते थे। उन्होंने विक्टर के गालों को सहलाते हुए कहा :
"डेनियल सच बोल रहा है बेटा, तुम जानते हो न कि दुनिया मे कितने सारे बच्चे है और उनमें से बहुत से बच्चे तो ऐसे हैं बेटा, जिनको खाने के लिए दो वक्त की रोटी भी नहीं मिलती। सेंटा कोशिश करते हैं कि वो ऐसे बच्चों की मदद ज्यादा से ज्यादा कर सके, इसीलिए हम भी सेंटा की मदद करते हैं और अपने बच्चों को उनकी तरफ से तोहफा लाकर दे देते हैं।" पापा ने विक्टर को बड़े प्यार से समझाया।
विक्टर को उन बच्चों की याद आ गई जिसे उसने कार से आते वक्त रास्ते में बैठे हुए देखा था। विक्टर समझ गया था कि उसे अब क्या करना है।
कल क्रिसमस था और विक्टर ने वो चिट्ठी जिसे वो हमेशा रात को अपने तकिए के नीचे छुपा कर सोता था, पापा को ला कर दे दी।
पापा ने चिट्ठी पढ़ी तो उनके चेहरे पर मुस्कान आ गई। शाम हो गई थी और पापा और विक्टर उसी सड़क के पास थे जहाँ उन्होंने उन गरीब बच्चों को देखा था।
विक्टर उन सभी के पास बारी बारी गया और उन्हें गर्म कपड़े पकड़ा दिए। उन बच्चों की खुशी देख कर विक्टर भी आज बहुत खुश था।
उसने आसमान में देखा और कहा "सेंटा, मैं जानता हूँ कि आप शायद सभी बच्चों तक नहीं पहुंच पाएंगे तो मैं भी आपकी तरफ से सबके क्रिसमस को खुशहाल बनाने की कोशिश करूंगा। मैरी क्रिसमस सेंटा।" उसने आसमान की तरफ हाथ हिलाते हुए कहा। पापा ने भी अपने नन्हे सेंटा को गले लगा लिया।
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Q. In my growth scan doctor found that 2 round cord has been partly around baby necks. Is there any problem with this. will I get normal delivery?
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A. better cesarean. better to show to specialist always as they get the correct diagnosis. try to avoid self and extra medication that will only complicate this and create more damage to the child
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A. 29.9.24. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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Q. hi doctor from two days i am eating milk cream with sugar and i want to burn it in my stomach I am 5 month pregnant plzz help ??
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A. at present weight no exercise is other than moderate walking. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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A. yes that can be both physical and psychological problems during pregnancy ok. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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pls advice , after hcg tigger injection can we do intercourse to conceive and till when we can do ...trying to conceive
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A. Hello dear! We understand your eagerness and concern. It is advisable to check with your consulting doctor regarding this matter. Clarify your concerns and follow your doctor’s advice. Maintain a good personal hygiene routine and a healthy lifestyle
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