Reasons not to bath

6 Very Good 1. You’re Not Even Dirty ”If you go to the gym everyday, or work in a chemical factory or medical facility, you can shower every day,” Dr. Reasons Not Sonpal tells Bustle. Otherwise, you’re probably not that dirty. According to Dr. David Lortscher, a board-certified dermatologist and CEO/founder of Curology, “showering a few times To Shower per week is enough for most people.” Though we might associate oily skin with dirty skin, the reality is that “healthy skin retains a layer of oil,” so Every Day. it’s best not to wash it away more than necessary — it’s good oil! 2. You Need That Bacteria There is a delicate balance of microorganisms on the skin, and if it’s disrupted with a harsh soap, the skin is left vulnerable to the emergence of more problematic organisms. Dr. Robert H. Shmerling, MD, reported in the Harvard Health Publishing Blog that “Our immune systems need a certain amount of stimulation by normal microorganisms, dirt, and other environmental exposures in order to create protective antibodies and immune memory.” This is one reason why bathing daily can be considered harmful, as over time, Dr. Shmerling explained, the showers might reduce the ability of the immune system to do its job.

3. You’re Drying Out Your Skin You might like a long, hot shower, but your skin doesn’t. The hot water pulls the natural oils from your skin, which protect it and keep it hydrated and healthy. Dry, cracked skin can allow bacteria and allergens to breach the barrier healthy skin should provide, leading to skin infections, acne, or allergic reactions. If you already have eczema, a hot shower will exacerbate it, leaving you with inflamed, itchy skin. In general, Dr. Lortscher does not suggest hot showers at all to people who suffer from skin inflammation issues — instead, he suggests cool or warm showers to keep the skin calm.

4. You’re Messing With Your Scalp Health The scalp is a delicate ecosystem. If it’s washed too frequently, it loses its protective oils, and if it’s not washed frequently enough, you can experience a buildup. “If you wash your hair once or twice a day, you can develop dermatitis, (both seborrheic and contact dermatitis) and fungal issues in the scalp,” Dr. Sonpal says, who believes that typically every other day, or less, is ideal for shampooing. These conditions occur with too much washing because the oils are striped from the scalp, causing the skin to dry out and flake

5. You’re Wasting Water About 20% of the water lost in each shower goes unused. This is due to behavioral waste, aka when we’re just idling under the water, waiting for it to get hot enough, relaxYou Don’t ing, or taking our time in between products. According to Evolve, a entrepreneurial research company, behavioral waste can range from 1.7 to 3.4 gallons to as much as 2.5 to 4.9 gallons per shower. Have to... You now have experts’ permission to stagger your shower routine, so take a break from scrubbing when you can. You’re not as dirty as you think. 14

5 Types Of People You Need In Your Life.

1. THE CHEERLEADER. This is your motivator. No matter what you do, this person is in your corner cheering you on and encouraging you to continue following your dreams. And when you are feeling down, the cheerleader is the one that finds light at the end of the tunnel. They are the voice of motivation.

2. THE CONNECTOR. This is that one person who knows everyone, or has the means to find another who can help you. The connector is magical. He/she connects you to the next person who can better guide you to your goals. This type of personality is the go-to person. They might not have the answers but they will send you to the person who will while making it easier for you to navigate in this life.

3. THE TEACHER. This is your mentor. The teacher will teach you through examples and will make sure that lessons are being consciously observed and acknowledged. The teacher is the Yoda of the group. This person uses metaphors and world events to put you back in your place while forcing you to see the dark and light parts of yourself. Knowledge is power and the teacher is that one person whose guidance is priceless.

4. THE THERAPIST. It’s important to have that one person you can share your deepest fears and secrets without judgment. The therapist has the ability to hear you through words and your actions. This person knows you so well that he/she can analyze what you haven’t considered. This is the person who can be the devil’s advocate and you don’t take offense because they see past the issue at hand.

5. THE COMEDIAN. You always need a friend who can make you laugh, especially at yourself. The joy of having this friend is that life is taken as a joke. Sometimes you need to step back and see that nothing is as it seems. The comedian can turn any event into a sarcastic stand up routine. And, in this person you begin to find light.

A Woman of Vision

Mandy Manyeruke is a phenomenal gospel musician, founder and CEO of Aruka foundation (an organization that focuses on suicide awareness/prevention as well as other mental health issues), author, transformational speaker, voice over artist, podcaster, mother of two beautiful girls and wife. She is an inspiration to many people especially women. Her drive to spread positivity is very impactful. I’m honored to have had an interview with her:

# Hi Mandy, can you please tell us a little bit about yourself and what exactly makes Mandy this unique and an amazing figure? I have embraced the lesson that one’s point of uniqueness is where their wealth is, which has made me explore and celebrate what sets me apart and with the understanding that my story is not my own the good and the ugly, it is all an antidote that can make the world a better place when we channel it all to encourage, uplift, teach and empower others. Do it afraid being my mantra, taking one step at a time even though I may not see the whole staircase and always committing my plans to God for the school choir my dad also singing in the church choir. I remember we would practice for church singing presentations while doing dishes as a family and I guess that way music was embedded deeply in me. To top it all up I got married to a family of legends in music which is very intimidating but also a blessing which I embrace and music is one of the things that we bond over as a couple with my husband. So I guess this way God made sure there was no way I could run away from the gift he had placed me as it is everywhere that surrounds me.

# Your recent song ‘Ndomira Newe’ gave me some deeper emotions, it somehow brings any person closer to God. What’s the backstory behind the song and what was your inspiration when you wrote it? Ndomira newe was made during lockdown, I was surrounded by so much noise in my life as I watched some of the closest people to me go through tough unbearable life situations and we couldn’t visit each other just to share a hug and hold hands as gestures of comfort due social distancing. As I would occasionally speak to them over the phone I could feel the fear, and the thickening doubt that they would survive their situations,, I then got inspired to write and let them know that even though I can’t be there to hug you someone greater is with them, one who stands with us in the midst of the fire and he who says when you pass through the fire you shall be unburnt and the flames will not consume you. So then the chorus becomes the affirmation of God’s promise to never leave us nor forsake us.

# Oh yeah, as a health worker do you think your career has a greater impact in influencing and controlling the meaning of creativity? My work does impact my creativity a lot as it takes me through different households and the unspoken challenges that people silently go through every day. Which makes me want to encourage and uplift people so much.

# Well Mandy, you’re a role model to many young people and I believe you’re more into impowering women, what advise can you give to young girls who dearly want to pursue their dreams? Take some time to find yourself; understanding self is the master key to all doors of life especially when one bases on a strong relationship with God as He has the blueprint of our purpose. Be your own encourager, when you make mistakes forgive yourself pick yourself up and remember your scars are your badges of honor. Celebrate yourself for surviving all those seemingly shameful experiences of life. Like a soldier that has been to war and came back alive, it’s not about the war but it’s about you making it out of such chaos alive. Celebrate your flaws you’re imperfectly perfect #flawsome 18