Cleanliness is next to godliness.
- Bathe at least once a day.
iii. Brush your teeth twice daily, in the morning and at night.
- Wash your hands regularly.
- Trim your fingernails,
- Keep your hair tidy always,
vii. Shave the hair on your public parts regularly.
Do physical exercise regularly: E.g., Walking, Jogging, Running, etc.
Take deep breaths and meditate.
Get enough sleep: You need at least 6 hours of sleep daily.
Be happy and stay positive.
Eat good food! Avoid junks!
Take good care of your body.
Avoid stress! Get enough rest.
Help other people
Ask for help when it is needed.
ELEVATE A WOUNDED AREA/SURFACE TO STOP BLEEDING
DAB A PIECE OF COTTONWOOL INTO SALT+WATER SOLUTION AND GENTLY APPLY IT ON THE WOUND TWICE DAILY
They are mental disorders defined by abnormal eating behaviors that negatively affect a person’s physical or mental health.
To recover from eating disorders:
i. Unconditionally allow all foods.
ii. Maintain a balanced plate of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, each day
iii. Recognize and honor your hunger.
iv. Stay appropriately hydrated.
• Place the computer in a common site in the home. E.g., living room
• Agree with your parent/teacher that internet use should not exceed 2 hours daily
• Engage in social activities, e.g., sports
• Communicate with friends, parents and teachers
- Puberty is the name for the period when your body begins to develop and change.
- At this stage, boys’ shoulders grow wider, their bodies become more muscular, and hair grows in the pubic areas. The penis and testes also enlarge, and boys have wet dreams.
- During puberty, girls gain weight, their bodies become curvier, hair grows in the public areas, and menstruation (periods) start.
- Eat plenty of vegetables and fruit.
- Limit the consumption of sugary food items.
- Drink lots of water.
- Engage in regular physical activity.
- Reduce sedentary time.
Ensure adequate sleep.
- Reduced academic performance.
- Mental health disorders, e.g., depression.
- High risk of sexual activity and unwanted pregnancies
- Drug addiction
- Poor appetite
- Weight loss
Liver damage
Good menstrual health and hygiene practices can prevent infections.
You should:
- Wash the vaginal area properly at least twice a day.
- Use absorbent sanitary pads at change them at least twice.
- Wear fresh and clean undergarments every day.
- Change your panties if you feel they are soiled from discharge.
- A period is a monthly release of blood from a girl’s uterus.
- Periods are a natural, healthy part of a girl’s life.
- Each period lasts for 3-7 days and occurs every 3-4 weeks.
- Occurs between ages 10-16 years.
Mental effects
- Depression
- Drug abuse
- Low self-esteem
- Social effect
- Stigma
- Poor human relationship
- Increased rate of violence
iii. Health effects
- Weight loss
- High blood pressure
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Cardiovascular diseases