Health & Hygiene: English Vocabulary List

used to suggest that the strong odor of onions can make people avoid one

"Onions make people leave."

"He ate raw garlic and onions constantly, and an onion a day keeps everyone away."

used to imply that being clean and hygienic is important for spiritual purity and overall well-being

"Cleanliness is very good."

"Maintaining a tidy home and personal hygiene is essential; cleanliness is next to godliness for a healthy life."

used to suggest that laughter and rest can be powerful tools for promoting mental and physical health

"Sleep and laughter are the best remedies — a good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book."

"She prescribed nothing more than rest and levity — a good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book."

used to suggest that eating healthy foods, such as apples, can help to prevent illness and keep one healthy

"Apples keep you healthy."

"She followed her grandmother's advice diligently — an apple a day keeps the doctor away from her."

used to emphasize the importance of prioritizing health and well-being over material wealth, implying that good health is more essential for a fulfilling life

"Health is better than money."

"He realized his mistake too late — better to be poor and healthy than rich and sick."

used to suggest that investing in a healthy and balanced diet can help to prevent illness and reduce the need for costly medical treatment

"Eat healthy, save money."

"Investing in fresh produce was a wise choice — better pay the butcher than the doctor for illness."

used to suggest that in order to function well or be successful, one needs to have the necessary resources, such as knowledge, experience, skills, or material possessions

"You cannot do much when you have nothing — an empty sack cannot stand upright."

"The organisation had no funding, no staff, and no direction — an empty sack will not stand upright."

used to suggest that taking time to reflect and think things over before going to sleep can lead to better decision-making and finding solutions to problems

"Sleep gives good ideas."

"She decided to wait until morning to respond — the best advice is found on the pillow."

used to imply that maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, with sufficient hours of sleep can have a positive impact on one's health, productivity, and overall well-being

"He wakes up at five every day — early to bed, early to rise."

"She attributed her productivity to a strict routine, living by the principle of early to bed, early to rise."

used to advise against having serious conversations or arguments when one person is well-fed and satisfied while the other is hungry and irritable, as it may lead to misunderstandings and conflict

"Don't argue when hungry."

"They postponed the difficult conversation until after lunch, as it is ill speaking between a full man and a fasting."

used to imply that a good night's sleep and taking time to reflect on a problem or decision can lead to greater clarity and perspective, resulting in better decision-making

"Night brings solutions."

"He slept on the problem and woke with a clear plan — night brings counsel and perspective."

used to encourage individuals to prioritize their health and well-being, and to recognize the potential benefits of different activities after meals

"Rest after lunch, walk after dinner."

"The doctor advised a short nap after the midday meal — after dinner sleep a while, after supper walk a mile."

used to suggest that having enough nourishment through food is essential for carrying out one's duties effectively

"An empty sack cannot stand."

"An empty sack cannot stand upright without sustenance."