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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 duri...

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...

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

It's no news that a thermometer is the most reliable instrument for checking temperature.  The normal body temperature is about 37⁰C The range for babies and children is  36.6-37.2⁰C The range for adults is 36.1-37.2⁰C A temperature increase above the normal range (fever) is indicative that there is some drama going on in the body. It should not be ignored and of course a thermometer is the best instrument to give that info. Fevers in babies and kids, if not put in check can lead to a couple of complications e.g seizures.  So it's important that your first aid kit should have a thermometer, especially if there are babies and older kids that the first aid kit/box is catering for.  #Temperature  #BodyTemperature  #Thermometers #FirstAid  #FirstAidKit ##FirstAidSavesLives  #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

The baby has a bit of a fever i think 🤔 Hands to the rescue 🤲 What to do🤔 Feel baby's temperature with your hands, back of the palm or the palm?🤔🤔🤔 Quite a number of us are guilty of this.  Using the palms to check or gauge body temperature isn't best practice really, but in the absence of a thermometer, the back of the palm is the next best option. When we use the back of our palms to check for fevers, what might be a fever to Mr G might feel like normal temperature to Mrs G. Using a thermometer to assess body temperature is the more reliable route. #Temperature #BodyTemperature #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

This mini right here has saved the day for me and a couple of others.  Apart from it's basic content, i have included certain meds that have seen me through some medical situations.  I have in it, oral antihistamines, and they have saved me the hassles of the discomfort i was experiencing from a runny nose.  Do you periodically have those medical situations that need you to take along certain meds e.g the runs, asthma, allergies etc. Don't just throw your meds in your bag, make them easy to find and prone to getting squashed, there is an easy and safer way👉The FABS Mini  They contain the basics of a first aid kit and some space for your go-to meds Send us a DM let's hook you up #FirstAidKits #FirstAidSavesLives #FirstAid #TheFABSMinis #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

You know how we had earlier mentioned that there are 2 pipes in the throat? The trachea, for taking air from the nose and mouth to the lungs and then the oesophagus, for taking foods and drinks (liquids) from the mouth to the tummy.  Ok, so the trachea is averse to having anything that ain't air in it. If fluids or foods mistakenly gets into the trachea,  the body's reaction is to get it out ASAP, it does this by making us cough. Coughing when foods and fluids get into the trachea is an attempt to rid the trachea of the foreign objects. If someone is coughing because they are choking, we should let them cough, especially if they are able to cough forcefully, as they may be able to dislodge whatever has gotten into the trachea. It's only when the cough is weak or they can't cough at all that we can administer first aid intervention.  #Choking #FirstAid #FirstAidSavesLives #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Some years ago, on a lazy Saturday morning, i was at a friend's doing breakfast when i started choking on the yam and fish sauce 😭. Another friend was present when he noticed and gave me the first aid intervention that saved the day👏 Nasty scary experience 🤦‍♀️ Here's how to recognize choking in adults and kids👇 The classic sign of a choking person is that they would grab their throat (cause that is the area where the drama is happening) -ask them if they are choking  -they would find it hard to talk or might not be able to speak at all -they might be able to cough (might be strong or weak coughs) or might not be able to cough  at all  -they will look distressed  -there will be difficulty in breathing or not be able to breathe at all -they could eventually become unconscious  Here's how to recognize choking in infants 👇 - they might be able to cough or totally unable to  - they might be able to make some noise or not able to any sound at al...

Anyone can be a victim of a choking episode, infants and kids are sadly not spared. They can choke when being breastfed! At times the foods we give them could be hazardous 😔😱🤔. When we are introducing semi-solids or solid forms of food to them, caution must be taken to ensure that the food bits are small enough not to cause them to choke. Pieces of sausages, nuts e.g. cashew nuts, peanut, popcorn, biscuits, slices of fruits, veggies etc. Even pasty forms of foods can cause them to choke (peanut butter, formulas ...), so they should be given in little portions.  We must discourage the from running around during meal times or when they snacking. Discourage them from talking, laughing and generally playing while eating. Discourage them from eating or drinking too fast. And of course keep an eye on them so it is spotted on time should a choking episode start. Photo credit in poster:@www.southwalesargus.co.uk #Choking #ChokingInInfants #ChokingInKids #FirstAid #FirstAidSa...

When someone is choking,  air (oxygen) is unable to get to the lungs! Often times,  the culprit is food. Yes food getting into the wrong pipe. Foods and other objects can partially block the trachea (mild choking) or completely block the trachea (severe choking) In adults choking is commonly caused by foods. In infants and children,  it could be foods (especially nuts, popcorn, pieces of sausages etc.), parts of toys, or small toys,  beads, buttons,  button batteries, pebbles etc. Choking is said to be amongst the leading cause of accidental deaths,  ranks around number 4. So imagine not getting air for a period 😱, death is almost certain.  The brain loves oxygen, it keeps it going No oxygen for 0-4 mins= brain damage may not occur  No oxygen for 4-6 mins=possibility of brain damage  No oxygen for 6-10 mins=brain damage is likely to occur  No oxygen for over 10 mins=brain death would almost definitely occur So time is of the...

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A couple of days ago, we put up a little poser: "someone faints,  what is the first aud intervention?" Here are some reasons people faint👇 - emotional shock - hunger  - dehydration  - over exertion  - exhaustion/fatigue  - seizures  - pain - sight of blood - standing up suddenly or too quickly  - certain heart conditions  - standing for too long under hot conditions  - fear - standing in a position for too long  - sudden drop in blood pressure  - low blood sugar (especially in dianetics) - alcohol consumption  - certain meds Quite a list right? Heads up, so if you are prone to fainting,  avoid items on the list above  #Fainting  #StayHealthy #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS 

Is there a valid reason why you think first aid skills are overrated??? Why don't you have first aid box in your space??? Remember👉 It's better to prepare for a medical emergency and not have one than to have a medical emergency and not be prepared! Emergency preparedness =first aid skills + first aid kit/box  Let's be your first aid plug😁 #FirstAidSkills #FirstAidKits #FirstAidBoxes #FirstAidLearned #FirstAidSavesLives #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

It is like a tradition to have a bottle of methylated spirit in a first aid box, but do we know what it's purpose is? If we took a poll on what we use it for during first aid care, a lot of us would probably mention that it's primary use is for wound treatment.  Nahhhhhh The facts: Methylated spirit is great for killing germs and bacteria, hence it is a disinfectant. However it isn't a choice disinfectant for wounds. It can be used as a disinfectant for unbroken skin e.g. to disinfect the skin before an injection or before a surgery. If it is applied to a wound it would kill bacteria, but could slow down the healing process as it kills the new cells the body needs to help in healing.  Methylated spirit can be used to sterilize first aid tools (scissors, tweezers, etc.) and surfaces that might have been contaminated during first aid care. Don't abuse methylated spirit any longer, use it correctly 👍 #MethylatedSpirit #MethylatedSpiritUseInFirstAid #FirstAidCa...

Yay or nay?🤔 Little as these items may seem, they have quite a number of uses in first aid care.  They are generally used to secure dressings (in the absence of a bandage clip) Also for fastening loose ends of bandages and slings They come in very hand in improvisation when the desired tool is absent, but caution and safety must be considered uppermost  #SafetyPins #SafetyPinsInFirstAid #FirstAid #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

The FABS Ankara minis😍 They are not only beautiful sight but a reliable ally during a medical emergency when you are on the go. If you are on a routine med and the dosage pattern is such that there are times you might not be home for the scheduled dose, you can slip it in this handy first aid kit so you never miss a dose. They contain all the basic essentials of a first aid kit. Send us a DM to place your orders🙂 #FirstAid #FirstAidKits #PersonalFirstAidKits #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Someone faints, what to do?🤷‍♀️ A) Pour water on their head B) Root out phone to document the event C) Lift their feet D) Sprinkle water on their face and chest E) Let them be, they will eventually come to So what would your answer be?🙂 #FirstAid #FirstAidSavesLives #FirstAidLearned #FirstAidMusings #Fainting #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Splinters!!! They are mostly little in size They puncture the skin and become embedded  They are fragments wood, glass or even metals Carpenters and butchers often contend with splinters. Kids also, accidentally they could get splinters from furniture, toys, rulers etc.  It's a common first aid emergency that occurs in the kitchen.  Splinters can introduce microorganisms to wound sites. If left embedded in the skin, they could cause an infection. They could cause a bleed. They cause pain Sometimes they are completely embedded and at other times they can be easily grasped with fingers, other times, they need tweezers to get them out. Splinters could have an entry pont and an exit point. At other times they just have an entry point with the other end embedded.  Always take out splinters as they are foreign objects  #Splinters #FirstAid #FirstAidSavesLives #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop...