Q: Frequent bathing is especially important in hot weather when boils are more likely to form. Bathe or shower at least once a day, and after sweating. This will help prevent the Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria that may be on your skin from getting into your pores or under your skin and starting a boil. Pay special attention to areas where boils are most likely to form, including the face, neck, armpits, shoulders, and buttocks. Look for a soap, body wash, or facial cleanser that says "antibacterial" on the label.  There are many varieties available at your local grocery store or pharmacy.  If you find your antibacterial soap too drying, look for a gentle formulation like Cetaphil. Most antibacterial soaps use the active ingredient triclosan.  For a natural alternative, look for a soap containing tea tree oil, a natural antibacterial agent.  In some cases, a prescription strength antibacterial soap may be needed. If you have ongoing problems with boils or other skin infections, ask your doctor about one of these. You can also try an acne body cleanser with benzoyl peroxide. This will help prevent clogged pores that can lead to boils.  Be careful not to scrub so hard that you damage your skin. Bacteria thrive in warm, damp environments so careful drying is important. You might also use baby powder, or a medicated powder like Gold Bond to help keep moisture-prone areas drier throughout the day. Doctors often recommend bleach baths for people with skin problems such as eczema, but they may also help kill the bacteria on your skin that causes boils. Use ½ cup household bleach in a bathtub full of warm water. Soak for 10-15 minutes.  Do not take more than 3 bleach baths per week.  Do not submerge your head or get the bathwater in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Although bleach baths are usually safe for children, talk to your doctor or pediatrician before giving your child a bleach bath. Avoid re-wearing clothes that you have sweated in. Wear loose-fitting clothes that will not rub against your skin and irritate it. Tight clothing will not allow your skin to breathe, which can cause irritation and leave you prone to boils.
A: Bathe or shower regularly to keep your skin and hair clean. Use a mild antibacterial soap every day to eliminate bacteria on your skin. Gently exfoliate your skin using a loofah or washcloth. Dry your skin thoroughly after bathing. Try a bleach bath. Wear clean, loose-fitting clothes.

Q: Before you start watching TV, make sure that you can comfortably look at the screen while exercising. If you hold your neck in a strange position while you work out you could injure yourself. Adjust the elevation of your TV or laptop to allow you to see the screen comfortably.  If you have hard floors, try exercising on a yoga mat. Yoga mats can be found at most department stores in the sports section. If you plan on doing more than one exercise you need to set up the separate stations in advance. Make sure the TV can be comfortably seen from each position. This is a great exercise to do during commercials as you won’t be able to watch TV while you do it. To do a proper sit-up, lie on the floor with your back straight and your knees bent. Cross your hands over your chest or rest them on your hips and sit up using your stomach muscles. Slowly lower yourself back to the floor. Repeat this process ten times to complete a set. Try to do two or three sets during each commercial break. Make sure you don’t pull your head with your hands or you could injure yourself! Try to relax your arms as much as you can and only engage your core. This is an excellent way to burn calories while you watch TV. To do a jumping jack, stand with your back straight and your arms at your side. Jump into the air, lifting your straight arms above you and landing with your feet a shoulders-width apart. In this position, your body will be in an “X” shape. Jump again, returning to your original position. Repeat these motions quickly to raise your heart rate and burn calories. Start out by doing two minutes of jumping jacks and resting for one minute. As you improve, increase the time you exercise and decrease the resting time. This exercise builds muscle while allowing you to watch TV. Get on the floor in a sit-up position with your back straight and your arms extended. Hold this position for one minute. Make sure your behind doesn’t dip towards the ground and keep your stomach flexed tightly. After the minute is over, rest for about thirty seconds and repeat the process. This exercise will work out your core muscles.  Do as many as you are able; this exercise is harder than it looks! Don’t crane your neck to watch TV. If you have trouble seeing your television from a plank position, consider doing this exercise during the commercial breaks instead. Exercise games involve specific TV shows and actions the viewer has to complete when specific dramatic events take place. For example, if you watch Game of Thrones, you could do twenty jumping jacks every time one of your favorite characters dies. That would be an exhausting workout! Sample workout games can be found at the end of this article.
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Arrange your workout area in advance. Do some sit-ups. Do some jumping jacks. Do some planks. Use exercise games.