Dr Sathiamoorthy Shree Sakthi Hospital Consultant Paediatrician

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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