Personal Health CareLesson 1 and 2
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 activity. – It re-energizes the mind
and body.
• Sleep is a restful state where you have no conscious thought.– 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
Caring for your Skin
• How can you take care of your skin?
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
• Look on page C11. 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.
Question #1:
• With a partner, brainstorm some of the sounds you hear in a day.
• Then list ways your lives would change if they could no longer hear these sounds.
Parts of your ear
• Outer ear- Collects sound waves and directs them into the ear.
• Middle ear contains:– Hammer– Anvil – Stirrup
• These three tiny bones transmit sound waves to the inner ear.
• Inner ear contains:– Cochlea– Auditory nerve– Semicircular canals– These three send sound
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.
Question #2:
• What symptoms might indicate a vision problem?
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.
Question #3
• What part of eye controls the amount of light that enters the eye?
Parts of the Eye
• Sclera- white material that covers the entire eye.
• Retina- receives messages and sends them to the brain
• Optic nerve-carries
Image to the brain• Lens- focuses light• Iris- round, colored part
of the eye.
• Cornea- clear outer layer that covers the front of the eye.
• Pupil- black opening 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.
Question #4:
• What are some hazards that can irritate the eye?
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.
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