Staying Healthy and Happy — Chapter Summary

Teeth should be brushed twice

Teeth should be brushed twice a day, once after waking up and once before going to bed. Hands should be washed with soap after using the toilet and af

A healthy day includes drinking 6

A healthy day includes drinking 6-8 glasses of water, eating food, sleeping well for at least 8 hours total, playing outside, and doing regular activi

Datun is a traditional Indian hygiene

Datun is a traditional Indian hygiene practice that uses twigs such as neem, karanj, or babool for cleaning teeth. Moyna’s Dadu uses fresh twigs and c

Reetha and Shikakai are natural cleaning

Reetha and Shikakai are natural cleaning alternatives for hair. An eco-friendly home cleaner can also be made from orange or lemon peels with white vi

Exercise makes the heart work harder

Exercise makes the heart work harder and better. The body needs three main kinds of exercise: cardio-respiratory strengthening, muscle and bone streng