Personal Health Care

-Katrina Denoy
Being Well Groomed

• Grooming is everything that people do to stay

clean and have a healthful appearance.

• Grooming:
– Removes dirt and germs
– Protects from skin infections
– Prevents clogged pores (acne)
– Prevents odor
– Promotes positive self esteem
– Earn classmates respect
Rest and Sleep

• Resting is a break from • Sleep is a restful state

activity. where you have no
– It re-energizes the mind conscious thought.
and body. – Need 8-10 hours a night.
– Heart rate slows
– Blood pressure and
breathing slow.
– Body repairs cells and
grows.
– Body fights infections
during this time too!
Brainstorm!

• Name at least 5 grooming products you

use.
– Label them with the part(s) of the body you
use them on.
Caring for Your Skin

• Skin is the largest organ in your body!

– Two main layers:
• Epidermis- outside layer
• Dermis- thick inner layer
– Contains sweat glands, nerves and blood vessels
Ways to Care for Your Skin

• EACH DAY:
– Take a shower or bath
• With soap and water
– Drink plenty of water

• Frequently:
– Wash sheets and pillowcases

• Any time you are out in the sun:

– Wear sunscreen with an SPF (sun protective
factor) of at least 15.
– Wear a hat and protective clothing.
– Avoid tanning booths.
Skin Conditions to Look Out For

• Acne- a skin disorder that results in

whiteheads, pimples and blackheads.
– Wash your face twice a day with mild acne
soap to prevent this.
– Wash after physical activity!

• Have regular check ups with a

dermatologist (a physician who
screens and treats skin disorders)
Skin Conditions to Look Out For

• Perspiration- mix of water, salt and

waste products. Can cause body odor!
– Antiperspirants can help reduce
perspiration.
– Deodorants can reduce odor!
Caring for Your Hair and Nails

• What are the functions of your hair and

nails?
– Hair:
• Preserves heat
• Protects head and skin
– Nails:
• Protect and support the tips of fingers and toes
• Used to scratch and pick up small objects
Caring for Your Hair

• Wash Hair at least twice a week.

– Oily hair may need to be washed daily.
• Use a dandruff shampoo to remove flakes of
dead skin from the scalp.

• Use a Conditioner to make your hair shine

and help with tangles

• BE CAREFUL!! Washing your hair too often

can make it dull and dry!
Caring for Your Hair

• Lice are small insects that can live in

the human scalp.
– They lay eggs and can spread quickly on
any item that touches infected hair!
–
– To treat lice;
• Use a special comb to remove eggs
• Wash hair with an anti-lice shampoo.
• Wash clothing and bedding in hot, soapy
water.
• Vacuum furniture and carpets to remove lice.
Caring for Your Nails

• Remove dirt from under nails and trim

them.
– To Trim Nails Correctly:
• Use nail clippers
• Cut straight across
• Not too short!
• Never bite or pick at them
• Use a nail file to smooth out edges
• Gently push back cuticles after washing your
hands or showering.
Physical Examinations

• What do doctors use each of these

instruments for?
– Thermometer- measures body
temperature
– Blood pressure gauge- measures blood
pressure
– Reflex tester- measures reflexes
– Stethoscope- listens to your heart and
lungs.
Physical Examinations

• You should have a physical once a

year.

• See a doctor when you experience any

unusual symptoms.
– Symptoms are a change in the way a
person behaves or the body functions.
Physical Examination

• During your check up a doctor will ask

you questions about you past health
and habits.
• They will also ask about your present
symptoms.

• This will become a part of your health

record.
Parts of your ear

• Outer ear- Collects

sound waves and
directs them into the
ear.
• Middle ear contains:
– Hammer
– Anvil • Inner ear contains:
– Stirrup – Cochlea
• These three tiny bones – Auditory nerve
– Semicircular canals
transmit sound waves
– These three send sound
to the inner ear.
messages to the brain!
Common Ear Problems

• Nearly 1 of every 10 people has a hearing

problem.
– Some are as major as not being able to hear at all
(deaf) or as minor as some hearing loss.

– It can happen at any time!

– One of the causes of hearing loss is noise

pollution.
• Loud or constant noise that causes hearing loss.
Ways to Care for your Ears

• Have your ears checked regularly

• Wash your outer ears with water than
shake the water out.
• Never place your finger or anything
else inside of your ear!
• Keep the volume on your headsets low!
• Wear ear plugs when exposed to loud
noise.
Caring for your Eyes

• If you are experiencing eye problems

you may need to see an optometrist or
an ophthalmologist.

– Optometrists are trained and licensed to

examine people’s eyes and prescribe
eyeglasses or contact lenses.

– Ophthalmologists treat disease and

injuries to the eye.
Parts of the Eye

• Sclera- white material • Cornea- clear outer

that covers the entire layer that covers the
eye. front of the eye.
• Retina- receives • Pupil- black opening
messages and sends the eye
them to the brain
• Optic nerve-carries
Image to the brain
• Lens- focuses light
• Iris- round, colored part
of the eye.
Eye Problems

• Common Eye Problems:

– Farsightedness- close objects appear blurred
while distant objects are seen clearly

– Nearsightedness- distant objects are blurred

while near objects are seen clearly

– Astigmatism- a vision problem in which the

cornea or the lens of the eye is curved unevenly,
causing blurred vision.
Eye Problems

• Conjunctivitis- also called “pink eye” is

a contagious infection in which the
tissue around the eye and the inside
the eye lid swell.

• Scratch Cornea- eye gets red, irritated

and sensitive to light.
Ways to care for your eyes

• Don’t look directly at the sun!!

• Wear sunglasses with UV ray
protection.
• Wear protective eyewear when playing
sports and working with chemicals and
tools.
• Use artificial tears to soothe dry eyes.
• Wash your hands often to avoid getting
germs in them.
• Follow directions for contact lenses.