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What Irritant Is That?
Learn to identify and avoid
I play a game with my child — not a silly game, but one focused on establishing a healthy lifestyle.
Let me share it with you. It might make a difference in your life, too.
In daily life, we encounter many irritants — things that bother our body and mind. If left unchecked, these irritants can harm us over time. Recognizing and avoiding them is key to a healthier life.
Irritants can be classified into four types:
- Biological
- Chemical
- Mechanical
- Psychological
In the past, biological and mechanical irritants were the primary causes of harm. Imagine the hunters-gatherers eating microbes-spoiled foods and getting injured in the wilderness.
But today, chemical and psychological irritants are becoming the main irritants. Thanks (for nothing), mass media and social media, for spreading lies and making people feel insecure. Also our lifestyles have changed and they are not in harmony with nature.
It’s important to minimize all types of irritants in our lives.
So, I teach the kid to identify and classify the irritants.
