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Today is World Stroke Day! It is a day dedicated to raising global awareness on stroke...its causes, prevention, signs and management,  so that we can take proactive actions, live more healthy and eventually less occurrence of stroke Stroke is also referred to as a brain attack. It occurs when an area of the brain is deprived of blood (and so oxygen and nutrients can't get yo brain cells) and the cells begin to die and then loss of certain functions  occurs and even death  The theme for this year is "Precious Time". It is important that the signs if stroke are detected ASAP so that death and disabilities can be prevented. Every second counts and the longer it takes to detect and get appropriate help results in bad outcomes Stroke is preventable.  📌Know your risks 📌Choose a healthy lifestyle 📌Ditch the sedentary lifestyle 📌Quit smoking  📌Maintain a healthy weight  📌Monitor and maintain blood pressure...

This is coming a day late🤦‍♀️😊 Well better late than never🙂 20th October is World Osteoporosis Day. Awareness on this disease is made especially about its prevention, diagnosis and treatment.  Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the bones, it makes them porous, brittle, less dense, weak so that they fracture easily.  Remember the bones are the framework of our bodeues and so we should take responsibility and ensure they stay healthy  The theme this year is "Serve Up Bone Strength". It simply means we should serve our bones appropriate diet. Nutrients great for bones include calcium, vitamin D, proteins, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, fluoride. So foods rich in these nutrients should be served adequately... fruits and veggies, fish, dairy products and even supplements that contain these nutrients are a great plus. Love up on your bones,  treat them right and serve them strength  #WorldOsteoporosisDay #ServeUpBoneStrength #TheFABS ...

So sometimes the heart heart can stop beating/working, it is important to restart the heart immediately if not the casualty could die.  Sadly quite a number of people have died because when their hearts stopped (maybe as a result of cardiac arrest) no one was available to help restart their hearts  Your 2 hands can save lives!  Learn CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) You never know when your knowledge of this life saving skill would give someone a second chance at life #worldrestartaheart  #worldrestartaheartday  #wrah  #WRAH2021 #CPR #learncpr  #cprsaveslives #yourtwohandscansavealife  #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

Today is Global Handwashing Day.  It is about raising awareness on maintaining personal hygiene by handwashing. We are being reminded of the importance of handwashing especially this period of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Well handwashing isn't only important during a health crisis but it should be our norm. This year the theme is "Our Future Is At Hand-Let's Move ForwardTogether" The prime benefit of handwashing is that it eliminates germs. Most times our hands touch our eyes, nose, mouth and face in general.  We handle foods with our hands, hence it is important to keep those hands clean by constantly washing them with soap and running water. When should we wash our hands? 📌After using the loo 📌After changing diapers or cleaning up a kid that used the loo 📌When you arrive home 📌Before and after eating  📌Before and after removing or putting on your contact lenses 📌Before during and after prepping food 📌Af...

October 13th is World Thrombosis Day What do you know about Thrombosis? Our eyes have ti be open to Thrombosis as it is potentially dangerous.  World Thrombosis Day is about raising awareness on Thrombosis as well as reduce the number of disabilities and deaths it causes.  Thrombosis is the formation of blood clots that are dangerous in blood vessels (arteries or veins) These blood clots could be found in blood vessels located in limbs (arms and/or legs), brain, heart, lungs, abdomen and they can be really life threatening. Those at risk include  -pregnant women  -obese people  -those who live asedentary lifestyle or inactive for long periods e.g. during long flights -diabetics  -suffered a heart failure  -those with irregular heartbeats  -those who have had surgery  -smokers -hypertensives -those with high levels of bad cholesterol  Be aware of the dangers of Thrombosis,  know your risks and keep safe #worldthrombosisda...

Ever heard of Hydro Hater? Simply put, a hydro hater is someone who hates drinking water, their daily water consumption is so mininimal that they can go a day without water 😱 I used to be a hydro hater, a glass of wayer for the whole day was sufficient,  i could do other fluids but water🤦‍♀️ Just last year i acknowledged my situation and became deliberate about being adequately hydrated  Yesterday i met a lady who sought my opinion on what multivitamins/supplements she should go with, she had 2 brands to choose from. She mentioned that she had expectations 👉 needed to look fresh, great skin and the works.  I quizzed her a bit and found out she was a serious hydro hater. She does less than a glass of water daily and its a struggle for her even to achieve that. Gave her some valid reasons why she needs to stay adequately hydrated. Water is great for  🎯skin 🎯kidneys  🎯cleansing the system  🎯ene...

Having first aid skills is super but having the combo of skills and kit is the ultimate in managing medical emergencies  Here are some benefits of being armed with a first aid kit 🎯 Emergency medical supplies within reach when the need arises 🎯Helps you immediately respond to a medical emergency before medical professional help is accessed  🎯Helps preserve life  🎯Inspires confidence to manage a medical emergency  🎯Promotes rapid recovery for casualty  A well stocked first aid kit is a reliable ally during a medical emergency  #FirstAid #FirstAidKit #FirstAidBoxes #FirstAidSavesLives #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

More often than not, ehen a medical emergency occurs, a health care professional will not appear at the snap of your fingers! We are sure you can relate. Some medical emergencies are so urgent that they border on life and death, hence medical help at the speed of light will make all the difference.  And that is where first aid skills become a life saver. At other times, first aid skilks saves the day on a lower scale. In a nutshell,  here are the 3 basic things first aid skills will do for you 🎯Prevent a bad situation from getting worse  🎯Preserve life 🎯Promote quick recovery  Knowledge of course is power, however first aid knowledge is humongous power #FirstAid #FirstAidSkills  #FirstAidSavesLives  #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

Today is World Mental Day! It is celebrated every 10th of October and its all about creating awareness on mental health.  Over time, mental health issues are becoming more common  This year the theme is " Mental Health in an Unequal World".  Often times we hear people say that the world or life isn't fair, balanced or equal, we cannonly imagine what it is like for those battling with mental health challenges.   The least we can do is get some basic knowledge of mental health and not live in denial. Seek help for those living with mental health challenges and be there for them, talk with them and let them know they are not alone #WorldMentalHealthDay2021 #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD #MentalHealth #MentalHealthInAnUnequalWorld #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

WORLD HEART DAY On this day the plan is to increase awareness on heart health. We only got 1 heart and it is one of the most important organs of the body, we should do all we possibly can to keep it healthy.  Heart diseases, also referred to as cardiovascular diseases is the leading cause of deaths globally. It is therefore important to prevent them and manage them adequately if they are already present.  This year the theme is "Use Your Heart To Connect" #WorldHeartDay #UseYourHeartToConnect #HeartHealth #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Today is World First Aid Day (WFAD) Annually,  the second Saturday of September is set aside as WFAD The day is about raising and spreading awareness on first aid and how it can prevent injuries and save lives in a critical situation. This year the theme is : First Aid and Road Safety  The facts 📌A medical emergency can happen anywhere, even on roads  📌Sudden illness or injuries are the source of medical emergencies  📌Most times when a medical emergency occurs, access to professional medical help is not immediate  📌To manage a medical emergency immediately, the requirements are first aid skills and first aid kit 📌First aid skills can be learned by any and everyone  📌Possessing a first aid kit is a major plus 📌First aid does saves lives Do you have first aid skills and first aid kit? You never know when they will come in handy to save a life #WorldFirstAidDay #WFAD #FirstAidAndRoadSafety #FirstAidSavesLives  #FirstAid #FirstAidKit #Fi...

The pill organizer with a water bottle is a well thought out product 👌  So let's assume you have a med to take sometime during the day or while you are on a trip, the issue of water to take the med with is solved as it comes with a water bottle 👍 The pill compartment is detachable, this means that you have the option of just moving with the pill compartment alone 👏  Wide color options available 👍 #PillOrganizer  #PillBox  #pillbox  #pill  #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

You might be on routine meds, either to manage certain medical conditions or to boost your health status, e.g. supplements or multivitamins  Taking your meds as prescribed or advised can be burdensome!Forgetting completely to take them or taking them behind schedule. Owning a pill box can help you remember to take them as advised At other instances -you may need to take a trip, and carrying along your container of multiple doses can be a bit of inconvenience, so just taking along the number of tablets you'll need when you are out of town makes a load of sense. -prescription envelopes can tear and the meds will spill out In the above scenarios,  a pill box can save the day.  You should get one for yourself or for a loved one who has these issues to contend with #PillBox #PillOrganizer #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

Almost everyone has basic info on Covid-19, even though we still have doubters of its existence  📌Covid-19 is a typical example of prevention is better than cure  📌It is relatively new, hence, more info is still being gathered  📌It is a viral infection 📌Highly contagious  📌Lasts between 7-25 days 📌High fatalities  📌Can be quite severe Here are typical signs and symptoms  -Loss of taste and smell  -Body aches -Fever and chills -Runny/stuffy nose -Shortness of breath  -Cough -Sore throat -Fatigue This is not something you should manage on your own. Isolation is important and getting help and care from professional medical experts is key #Covid-19  #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

Influenza is popularly referred to as the flu. Most people mistakenly refer to a common cold as flu. 📌Flu is definitely more severe than a cold, though they have common signs and symptoms 📌Flu lasts between 1-2 weeks  📌It is a viral infection  📌There are vaccines for flu 📌Fatalities could occur  Here are the classic signs and symptoms of a flu -Body ache  -Fatigue -Cough  -Fever -Chills -Sore throat  -Runny nose -Nasal congestion  -Headache To manage a flu, lots of fluid should be consumed and quality rest does so much. Analgesic for pains and fever is in order. However,  in severe situations, a hospital visit is recommended and an antiviral med will be prescribed.  #Flu #Influenza  #SignsAndSymptomsOfFlu #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

Common cold also referred to as cold is often confused for flu. It is actually less severe than a flu  📌Colds are caused by a variety of virus 📌There are no vaccines 📌It is contagious 📌Lasts between 7-10 days 📌Has no cure, but symptoms can be managed  During this period of the Covid-19 pandemic,  when one has symptoms of a cold, its possible that one could suspect its Covid-19.  Here are typical signs and symptoms of a cold -Sneezing  -Sore throat  -Cough (mild) -Fatigue -Headaches -Watery eyes -Runny or stuffy nose -Muscle/body ache To manage a cold, rehydrate as much as possible with warm non alcoholic drinks, tea or soups, vitamin C, lozenges for the sore throat, paracetamol for the headache and muscle/body ache and antihistamine for the nasal issues #CommonCold #Colds  #SignsAndSymptomsOfColds #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

When someone suffers an allergic reaction, there are signs and symptoms that one would experience depending on the cause  A couple of signs and symptoms can mess with your mind and get you thinking you just might be experiencing Covid-19 symptoms  Here are some classic signs and symptoms of  an allergic reaction 👇 -Watery and/or itchy red eyes -Sneezing -Itchy mouth, nose and ear  -Swelling of certain body parts (eyes, skin..) -Rash -Breathing changes  -Runny or stuffy nose -Cough (normally dry) - Headache -Sore throat -Fatigue  Allergies are caused by  -Dust  -Pollen -Molds and mildew -Certain foods (sea foods, nuts, dairy products) -Certain meds (penicillin) -Certain insect stings -Latex If you are prone to allergies, be observant to know your triggers and keep them at bay #Allergies  #AllergySignsAndSymptoms #AllergicReactions #SignsAndSymptoms #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

These 4 illnesses can have very similar presentations. 1 thing binds them together 👉nasal/respiratory signs and symptoms.  Because of them can have life threatening complications, it is important to ID them ASAP  and not manage them with kid's gloves Their signs and symptoms are quite similar and difficult to tell apart initially,  hence laboratory diagnosis is such a big help Covid-19, flu and colds are viral respiratory illnesses (simply put, they are caused by virus, but these viruses are different one from the other) Allergies on the other hand are caused by allergens The severity of these different illnesses vary and their duration as well #Colds #Flu #Covid-19  #Allergies  #RespiratoryIllnesses #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #TheFABS #BeFABulouS

When we have those nasal situations, ideas begin popping in our heads, especially during this period of the Covid-19 pandemic.  So we hazard a guess based on the signs and symptoms that we experience. Sometimes our guesses are spot on, other times we are way off the mark. Now the rains are here(in Nigeria), sniff episodes are even more🤔 Let's talk about sniffles in the next couple of days. You snooze ....... you miss out on vital info #Sniffles  #Sniff #Covid19 #Allergies  #Colds #Flu #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

This first aid kit right here is great for automobiles  Yes, your car has a spare tyre, fire extinguisher..... but is there a first aid kit in your car? Better safe than sorry  It has all the essentials of a first aid kit and more Comes in a variety of colors  #FirstAidKits  #FirstAid  #FirstAidSavesLives  #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS