Some Health Tips

Foot care in diabetics is important Wash feet daily with water and soap, dry thoroughly especially between toes and check for blisters, cuts and sores. Avoid walking barefoot, examine shoes for pebbles, cracks or nails and minimize any risk of injury. For a healthy pregnancy Keep an eye on weight gain during your pregnancy. It should be about 10-12kg. Have your blood pressure checked regularly. Don't forget to have your folic acid tablets from the very beginning and your TWO shots of the anti-tetanus injection. These are all very important so speak to your doctor about them from the first visit. Get a good workout by climbing stairs Climbing two steps at a time is good for building the quadriceps (thigh muscles) and the gluteus (buttock). Going down steps builds strength in the quadriceps and to a lesser extent, the hamstrings (muscles at the back of the thigh). This can be done at home, your office, apartment building, or on stair-climbing machines in the gym. Get yourself tested for HIV Have you had a blood transfusion even some years ago, or been indiscriminate in your sexual activities, or ever indulged in injectable drug abuse, shared shaving razors or had your ears or nose etc. pierced without proper disinfection? Then get yourself tested for HIV if you have developed any symptoms. Getting a good night's sleep Keep a regular schedule - regular times for getting up, eating meals, taking medicines, doing chores, or other activities that help to keep your inner clock running smoothly. Activities such as taking a warm bath, reading for ten minutes, or having a light snack let your body know that bedtime is near. Go to bed only when sleepy and get out of bed if you are not sleeping. Exercise regularly and avoid caffeine, alcohol, and smoking around bedtime. Good oral hygiene for children It is never too early to begin good oral hygiene habits. It is important to begin cleaning your child's teeth as soon as the first one erupts. Even milk can cause tooth decay if not wiped off the baby's teeth. Start regular dental visits by your child's first birthday to learn how to take care of his teeth and gums. Give your child healthy snack foods and carrots. Sugar-free gum helps stimulate saliva and cleanse the teeth. Hair loss blues Do not get stressed if you feel bad about your hair loss. Just remember, other people do not look at you as closely as you do. Healthy and safe food Prevent food borne infections: Wash your hands thoroughly Remove jewellery from hands/wrists Keep kitchen work surfaces clean Rinse fruit and vegetables before eating Throw away food that does not smell right, has fungus on it or is past its use-by date Healthy Cooking Wash vegetables before cutting or chopping them to avoid the loss of water-soluble vitamins. Using a pressure cooker retains more vitamins than cooking in a pan. Helping children get to sleep A consistent bedtime routine is one of the keys to help your child establish good sleeping habits. Try to put your child to bed at the same time each night. Baths, teeth brushing, a diaper change, and a story can help your child adjust to the fact that it is time to go to sleep. Allow your child to hold a special blanket, stuffed animal or other favourite toy as part of the bedtime routine. Put your child in bed when s/he is awake so she learns to fall asleep on his/her own.

 

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