Healthy living Part 2Dr Sathiamoorthy

Shree Sakthi HospitalConsultant Paediatrician

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How to Look after ourself?Good diet and active livingLook at body partsNot much expenseDay to day livingLife long benefitYou can teach others

BrainEating and activityAdequate restSleepSleep deep8pm to 6amNo TV/computer in Bedroom

EyesDiet and activityAvoid bright lightsDon’t read in darkWash twice a dayFB - don’t rubIf you can’t see clearly – see a doctorIf wearing glasses- 6/12 check

TeethDiet and activityBrush twice a dayDon’t keep sweets in the mouthNot to eat sweet before bedNight time brushing MUST

If pain/ color change/bleeding –see a doctor

SkinDiet and activityShower twice a dayEvening better than morningNo need to use strong soapsAvoid frequent bubble bathsFair skin –Use sun creamAny colour change/itching –See a doctor

LungsDiet and activityNO SMOKINGAvoid smoky environmentsYogaNo Nose pickingClose mouth while coughingCough/ breathing difficuly – see the doctor

HeartDiet and Regular exerciseAvoid smoking/ tobacco chewingHigh fat/ high sugar to be avoidedCheck BP if you are >40, obese or F/H HTDrink plenty of waterIf Pain/ DIB/ Fainting consult doctor

LiverDiet and exerciseBalanced dietNo AlcoholNo unprescribed medicationsAvoid overeatingIf jaundiced/ LOA consult medic

KidneysDiet and ExerciseDrink plenty of liquidsNo alcoholNo unnecessary medications5-6/ dayClear colourAny pain/ blood –Consult a doctor

Few tipsIf nose bleeds- Press it for at least 15 minutesIf burns – pour clean cold waterIf Injury – do not apply Sol, ash, ink, coffee

powderIf faint – Lie them down & keep legs elevatedIf fits- Recovery position, remove from

heights or sharp objects

Be a teacherIf you don’t know -AskIf you know – Teach othersMake sure you know the right thingThink what you can offer to the countryLook aroundLearn from mistakes