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Pins and needles can be quite uncomfortable, you just want it resolved asap🤦‍♀️ It's interesting how you can experience numbness, tingling and pricking sensation all at the same time🤷‍♀️ Target sites are -arms -legs -hands -feet It is caused when blood supply to the nerves in the target sites is cut off. This could happen if you sleep or sit on your hands, arm, legs or feet for a while.  They don't require hospital visit except it is persistent or recurring. What to do👇 -take the pressure off the affected part, e.g. if you slept on your hands, remove your hand from underneath your head or underneath your body  -massage the affected part to get blood flowing  -If the affected part are your feet, wiggle your toes and massage your soles -if the affected part are your hands then clench and unclench your fist -get active, move around to get your circulation in form These first aid tips are bound to handle those pins and needles😁 #PinsAndNeedles #FirstAid #First...

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM) It is popularly referred to as female circumcision. It is a procedure that involves partial or complete removal of the external females genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.  It is mostly done in the most unsanitary conditions, thereby exposing the fenake to infections. This practice is considered harmful to girls and women and a violation of human rights. FGM causes infertility, maternal death, infections, and the loss of sexual pleasure. Thankfully in the last 30 years, prevalence of the practice has decreased by half in some parts of Nigeria.In May 2015, President Goodluck Jonathan signed a federal law banning FGM, it is however still work in progress as a lot of sensitization and awareness has to be done especially in the rural settings to help people understand the ills of FGM.  #EndFGM #TheFirstAidBoxShop #TheFABS #BeFABulouS

Today is International Day of zero tolerance to female genital mutilation.  Female genital mutilation (FGM) is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women.This practice  violates the females rights to sexual and reproductive health, security and physical integrity, their right to be free from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, and their right to life when the procedure results in death. FGM or female circumcision is not only practised in Africa, but also in the Middle East,  Asia, Latin America and some other places. It is good to know the practice is dying gradually. So it's a continous struggle till it is completely stopped.  Girls who undergo female genital mutilation face short-term complications like severe pain, shock, excessive bleeding, infections, and difficulty in passing urine, as well as long-term consequences for their sexual and reproductive health and mental health. We should all lend our...

A first aid kit is a collection of items in a container/bag/pouch/box etc. that is used to manage a medical emergency in the absence of professional medical help or before you can access professional medical care (if needed). You know sometimes when the you have the runs, a pharmacy isn't in sight to buy an anti-diarrheal. When a cut occurs or a sprain, a Health Care Provider, more often than not is not in sight. The FABS Mini First Aid Kit is such a reliable ally during medical emergencies. They contain all the bare necessities of a first aid kit. They are small enough to fit into a handbag or a laptop bag. So it's best you have a first aid kit handy to attend immediately to these medical emergencies (minor or major) Don't be caught napping when a medical emergency happens.  Remember- It's better to prepare for a medical emergency and not have one than to have a medical emergency and not be prepared 🤷‍♀️ #FirstAid #FirstAidSavesLives #FirstAidKit #MedicalE...

Ever had an episode of diarrhoea?🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ Diarrhoea is one annoying episode that can cause you quite some discomfort, especially when you aren't in the comfort of your home  Here's some first aid tips and what to do as well as what not to do 😁 👉Rehydrate. Drink alot of water or better still ORS (Oral Rehydration Salt) 👉Take an OTC (Over The Counter) anti-diarrhora med (loperamide) 👉Take BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce,  Toast) or other bland foods (crackers, boiled or baked potatoes etc.) 👉Avoid milk and dairy products, fried or greasy foods, spicy foods, salads, veggies) 👉Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages  These tips would give you relief within a short while. If you don't feel better in a day or 2, seek urgent medical care.  #Diarrhoea #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

WORLD CANCER DAY Today is World Cancer Day, it’s a time to create and raise awareness on the terrible scourge, encourage its prevention, early detection and treatment. What is cancer? Simply put, it is a disease state in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably. There are over a 100 types. Our bodies are made of cells and so cancer can attack almost any part. The theme is a 3 year theme [2019-2021]:”I am, I will”. It’s about each individual taking responsibility and making a commitment to take action to reduce the global burden of cancer. Ways to fight cancer are: -Routine screening [early detection is key…..ALWAYS] -Know the signs and symptoms of cancer; do not ignore the slightest change in your body both physically and physiologically  -Choose a healthy lifestyle [Quit smoking, Eat right, eat healthy {we are what we eat, organic foods are the way to go, opt for fresh and local produce as much as possible}, reduce alcohol consumption, keep fit e...

What is the first thing you do when you experience a burn? Growing up, my mom would run water over the burn and sprinkle salt on it!🙄 Applying ice eggs,salt ,butter,toothpaste and all those other items don't help, rather they have the potential to cause more damage. The first thing to do after a burn is to run cool water over the burn for a minimum of 5 minutes or until the pain eases out. #FirstAid #FirstAidTips #FirstAidForBurns #FirstAidSavesLives #Burns #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

There is a right way to wear a facemak. If worn incorrectly, it iffers no protection.  A facemask that is loose offers little or no protection. Ensure the facemask is super close to your skin,a gap between the facemas and the skin leaves space enough to allow droplets get in contact with your skin, mouth or nostrils  #Facemask #Covid-19  #WearAFacemask #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

We are drawing the curtains on silent diseases.  The take home are 👉 to prevent a silent disease, you have to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Eat healthy. Exercise regularly. Quit smoking. Reduce alcohol consumption  👉 early detection is key. Do routine comprehensive health check 👉 know the risk factors and know your family health history  We hope you got some value from our posts. Stay healthy and live healthy  #SilentDiseases #SilentKillers #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

One of the major guidelines for Covid-19 prevention is to wear a facemask when out in public.  A majority of people find  this really uncomfortable and this reduces compliance massively.  The nonmedical facemask or cloth facemask is a preferred option as they are reusable and therefore a more economical option. Just ensure that they are made of breathable fabrics so that you are not so uncomfortable when wearing them. Wearing facemask protects you and others. Play your part in stopping the spread of Covid-19, be responsible.  #Facemasks #Covid-19  #WearAFacemask #StopTheSpread #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Preventing sleep apnea is super important as it has dreadful consequences  👉hypertension 👉heart conditions (heart attack, heart failure)  👉diabetes 👉stroke 👉fatigue (which makes one prone to accidents) Here are some tips to prevent it if you experience it or at risk of it👇 - if you are overweight lose some weight  - quit smoking  - reduce alcohol consumption, don't drink just before going to bed  - don't take sedatives unless prescribed  -  don't sleep on your back, instead sleep on your side Remember that snoring might just be an indication that you suffer sleep apnea, have it checked out. #SleepApnea #SleepDisorder #SilentDisease #SilentKiller #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Knowing the risk factors helps one make an assessment of the chances of suffering the consequences of sleep apnea and then make deliberate efforts to reduce the chances of experiencing sleep apnea Here is a rundown of them👇 -weight. Overweight or obese people  -those with a wide neck circumference  -those with a family history of sleep apnea  -age. Those older than 50 -males -hypertensive patients  -diabetes patients  -smokers -race. Africans,African Americans  -those who experience irregular heartbeats  -those who consume alcohol  -those who have had heart failure  -those who use sedatives or tranquilizers  On this list of risk factors, there are those within the control of someone who suffers sleep apnea or those susceptible to it. So lifestyle choices can reduce the risk if you are susceptible.  #SleepApnea #SleepDisorder #SilentDisease #SilentKiller #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Sleep apnea is when someone stops breathing temporarily while sleeping. It is a potentially dangerous sleep disorder. Breathing stops and starts again repeatedly during sleep. Let's tell you how this happens. 👇 Did you know that when you sleep that the muscles of your body relax? They actually take a rest😁. Sometimes they relax too much🙄. When this happens, the muscles around the windpipe/trachea (takes air/oxygen from nose and mouth to the lungs) rest on the windpipe and this is the reason people snore🤦‍♀️, sometimes people can even stop breathing for a bit 😱 (because air flow has been obstructed). So you now know why people snore and how someone can stop breathing while sleeping. It is possible that you suffer sleep apnea if you snore. If sleep apnea happens the brain senses the person has stopped breathing and so wakes them up so you can resume breathing. This arousal is brief, you might not even remember 🤔. Have you ever slept by someone and you heard the pers...

I have lost about 2 friends because no one present knew what to do when a medical emergency happened and professional help was not a whisper away. Having first aid skills can stop a bad situation from getting worse, prevent loss of life and promote quick recovery.  Become a life saver and make a  difference, you just never know when duty will call. Truth is you mustn't be medical personnel to  give first aid. Its first aid, the first aid the casualty gets before professional aid is accessed! #FirstAid #FirstAidSavesLives #BeFirstAidLearned #BeFABulouS #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop

First aid is the immediate care given to a person who has been injured or has been suddenly ill.  It includes both self-help and home care if medical assistance is not available or delayed.  Having a first aid kit/box is one of the requirements of being prepped for a medical emergency.  Do you have a first aid kit/box ot a medicine cabinet? In these times of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are not enthusiastic about going to the hospital for every single medical scenario.  So you'll need to have OTC (Over The Counter) meds at your disposal. Sometimes even if you have to make that trip to the hospital, some pre-hospital (first aid care) care makes a great deal of difference. The FABS Ankara Trapezoid First Aid Kit is a reliable ally during a medical emergency while on transit and even at home or the office, though it is an automobile first aid kit.  Send us a DM let's help you stay prepped for medical emergencies.  #FirstAid #FirstAidSavesLives #FirstA...

WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO???!!! So you are alone with someone with any of the following👇 1.Alcohol intoxication 2.Allergies  3.Asthma attack 4.Bone fracture/broken bones/dislocations 5.Burns, which can result in damage to tissues and loss of body fluids through the burn site (or burn of any degree) 6.Choking/breathing problems, blockage of the airway which can quickly result in death due to lack of oxygen if the patient’s trachea is not cleared 7.Constipation 8.Cramps  9.Dehydration 10.Diarrhea 11.Electric shock 12.Eye injuries & irritations 13.Heavy bleeding 14.Unconscious & breathing 15.Unconscious & not breathing ......oh well, the list is almost endless, but you get the drift. Would you know the right first aid intervention to employ and then preserve a life or prevent a bad situation from getting worse or promote quick recovery? #BeFirstAidLearned #BeFABulouS #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop

We mentioned earlier that NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) doesn't have a definite cause😐, mind boggling yes, but steps can be taken still to prevent it.  NAFLD can be prevented by the following 👇 - maintaining a healthy weight  - ensuring cholesterol levels are within a healthy range always -  ensuring blood sugar levels ate within a healthy range always - ditch the sedentary lifestyle and be active, exercise  In a nutshell, healthy diet choices and regular exercise will keep NAFLD at bay. It is better to be proactive and prevent fatty liver disease, in fact any ailment at all, tgan yo be reactive and begin managing an ailment.  To prevent AFLD, cut down on the booze or completely take it out, you should also include the preventive measures of NAFLD. To enjoy a long life in great health, we have to be intentional about our lifestyle choices.  Even if one does have a silent disease already, the choice to live healthy will afford you t...

You don't want to know hassle people with liver cirrhosis go through, 🤔🥺😔. It started with fatty liver disease! The cause(s) NAFLD isn't known, alcohol is the chief cause of AFLD. So if you consume alcohol excessively, you are at risk. Moderation comes in very handy here. Here is a list of conditions or lifestyle choices that puts you at risk of fatty liver disease 👇 - excessive alcohol consumption  - high cholesterol levels  - obesity or being overweight  - people who have had gastric bypass surgery   - those who have type 2 diabetes  - underactive thyroid gland  - underactive pituitary gland  - polycystic ovary syndrome  - sleep apnea - people with wide waist circumference  Most times fatty liver disease is preventable, it is important to monitor and maintain health numbers (blood sugar numbers, BMI, BP, LDL...) Adopting a healthy lifestyle does nothing but good 👍 #FattyLiverDisease #NonAlcoholicFattyLiverDisease #NAFLD #Al...

Here is another silent disease. At the initial stage there are no obvious signs or symptoms.  One of the functions of the liver is to produce bile which is responsible for breaking down fats so that they can be easily digested/absorbed.  Fatty liver is when more than 10% of the liver is fat. With fatty liver disease, the liver is unable to breakdown fats and this causes fat to build up in the tissues of the liver. There are 2 types of fatty liver disease.  1) non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The causeis vague  2) alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD). This is caused by excessive consumption of alcohol  Fatty liver can degenerate to liver fibrosis and then liver cirrhosis, which is the final stage of liver damage and it's not reversible 😔 It's so important that we prevent damage to our organs as they are not easily replaced, being careless with our health is too much of a risk🤔 #FattyLiverDisease #NonAlcoholicFattyLiverDisease #NAFLD #Alcoh...

Spare lungs are not easy to come by, so it's utterly important to preserve thebones we have. One of the leading causes of COPD is smoking,  so quit smoking if you smoke and if you don't, smoke, avoid being a passive smoker If you are exposed to chemicals and it's fumes, smoke or dust, ensure you use respiratory protective gears Engage in routine comprehensive medical checks for early detection of COPD, as the health of the lungs can be assessed  Healthy lifestyle choices does nothing but overall good for you.  #ChronicObstructivePulmonaryDisease #COPD #LungsHealth #SilentDisease #SilentKiller #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS