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Looks are not enough to give info about one's obesity status or the degree of obesity or even hoe close one is to becoming obese. The BMI (Body Mass Index) is the best way to assess one's obesity status.  So let's find out how 👇 Yes, get your bathroom scale and measuring tape In the poster attached are the formula and value ranges to help compute your BMI and how to interpret your result. Values of 30 and above are indicative of obesity  Be deliberate about your health and save yourself from having to contend with some health challenges. Today is an opportunity to know where you are positioned on the obesity scale. The best news is thst if you happen to be obese, thete is a way out 💃💃💃 #WorldObesityDay #WOD #EveryBodyNeedsEverybody #BMI #BodyMassIndex #LiveYourBestLife #BodyWeight #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

The 4th of March is World Obesity Day.  The plan is to create and raise awareness about obesity, it's health implications as well as to encourage people to maintain a healthy weight.  Obesity is actually a disease and it is majorly characterized by excessive storage of body fat. It isn't all about aesthetics. People who are obese are at risk of certain health conditions.👇 - high blood pressure  - type 2 diabetes  - heart diseases  - high cholesterol levels (LDL) - sleep apnea - breathing difficulties  - osteoarthritis  - certain types of cancer  Obesity can be treated This year the theme is Every Body Needs Everybody  We are encouraging everybody to strive to ditch obesity and live  healthy lives by maintaining healthy weights  #WorldObesityDay #WOD #EveryBodyNeedsEverybody #Obesity #MaintainHealthyWeight #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Today is World Birth Defects Day! It's all about shining some light on  -birth defects -how to reduce or prevent birth defects  -how to take care of kids born with birth defects  Birth defects are present at birth and are basically structural changes that affect the way baby looks or functions. It can affect any part of the body. Birth defects are a leading cause of deaths in infants and for those who survive it, can be a cause of longterm physical, functional and/or mental disabilities.  Many birth defects can be prevented, it is therefore important that intending mothers and pregnant women live healthy lives and make healthy choices, as these could greatly reduce the chance of having babies with defects. Though the origin of some defects cannot be easily traced, healthy living and choices helps. To prevent birth defects, intending mothers and pregnant women should ensure  -they get a continous healthy dose of folic acid (before and during pregnancy) -regul

WHEN TO USE COLD COMPRESS AND WHEN TO USE HOT COMPRESS When there is an injury a cold compress or hot compress can speed up the healing process and ease out the pain and help the injured feel better .Now the challenge is which to use and when to use. Cold compress or ice is the recommended treatment for acute injuries (that is one that has occurred within the last 48 hours). It is especially helpful to reduce swelling and control pain. Acute injuries are the result of sudden trauma, such as a fall or collision. Signs and symptoms of an acute injury may include pain, tenderness, redness, warm skin and swelling. Cold compress or ice is most effective when it is applied early and often for the first 48 hours.  Heat/hot/warm compress, on the other hand, increases circulation and raises skin temperature and is best used for chronic pains or injuries . Chronic injuries develop slowly because a body part is being overused or because an acute inj

So i have a cold🤧😔😪 We all know how a case of a cold can make you feel My family members and friends ask those Covid-19 questions 👇🤦‍♀️🤣 'Can you smell?" "Do you have a fever"? "How is your appetite?" "When did it start?" "Have you started taking zinc tabs" "Don't you think you should buy ivermectin"? "Ensure you take ginger and garlic" "What about azithromycin?" The questions and suggestions are endless 🤣🤣🤣 You know these are corona times and extra care has to be taken. It's hard for people to cough or clear their throats in peace, you'll just get those funny stares Thank God it's just an episode of a cold. #Covid-19  #Colds #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS