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Healthy living Part 2. Dr Sathiamoorthy Shree S akthi Hospital Consultant Paediatrician. Define. How to Look after ourself ?. Good diet and active living Look at body parts Not much expense Day to day living Life long benefit You can teach others. Brain. Eating and activity
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Healthy living Part 2 Dr Sathiamoorthy Shree Sakthi Hospital Consultant Paediatrician
How to Look after ourself? • Good diet and active living • Look at body parts • Not much expense • Day to day living • Life long benefit • You can teach others
Brain • Eating and activity • Adequate rest • Sleep • Sleep deep • 8pm to 6am • No TV/computer in Bedroom
Eyes • Diet and activity • Avoid bright lights • Don’t read in dark • Wash twice a day • FB - don’t rub • If you can’t see clearly – see a doctor • If wearing glasses- 6/12 check
Teeth • Diet and activity • Brush twice a day • Don’t keep sweets in the mouth • Not to eat sweet before bed • Night time brushing MUST • If pain/ color change/bleeding –see a doctor
Skin • Diet and activity • Shower twice a day • Evening better than morning • No need to use strong soaps • Avoid frequent bubble baths • Fair skin –Use sun cream • Any colour change/itching –See a doctor
Lungs • Diet and activity • NO SMOKING • Avoid smoky environments • Yoga • No Nose picking • Close mouth while coughing • Cough/ breathing difficuly – see the doctor
Heart • Diet and Regular exercise • Avoid smoking/ tobacco chewing • High fat/ high sugar to be avoided • Check BP if you are >40, obese or F/H HT • Drink plenty of water • If Pain/ DIB/ Fainting consult doctor
Liver • Diet and exercise • Balanced diet • No Alcohol • No unprescribed medications • Avoid overeating • If jaundiced/ LOA consult medic
Kidneys • Diet and Exercise • Drink plenty of liquids • No alcohol • No unnecessary medications • 5-6/ day • Clear colour • Any pain/ blood –Consult a doctor
Few tips • If nose bleeds- Press it for at least 15 minutes • If burns – pour clean cold water • If Injury – do not apply Sol, ash, ink, coffee powder • If faint – Lie them down & keep legs elevated • If fits- Recovery position, remove from heights or sharp objects
Be a teacher • If you don’t know -Ask • If you know – Teach others • Make sure you know the right thing • Think what you can offer to the country • Look around • Learn from mistakes