(Nails and Grooming)
This metal tool is your best friend for a nail trimmings.
What are nail clippers?
* Just make sure to clean it between uses *
* Toenail clippers do have an important purpose since they are flatter and stronger *
To avoid dehydration and stay hydrated throughout the day, it is recommended to drink this.
What is water?
* If you have a choice choose water over soda, sports drink, and other sugary and caffeinated drinks *
To prevent body odor, this product should be applied to clean and dry underarms daily
What is deodorant (antiperspirant)?
* It works by temporarily masking smell or temporarily plugging sweat, which is why you need to shower and wash your underarms daily *
* You may have to apply deodorant twice a day, like after physical activity *
People often incorrectly use this fizzing liquid to clean a cut, but it actually damages healthy skin cells and slows down healing.
What is hydrogen peroxide?
* It kills healthy cells and delays wound healing *
* Hydrogen peroxide IS NOT a wound cleaner it is a surface disinfectant and a stain remover *
The absolute best way to stop an infection before it starts is to scrub for 20 seconds soap and water
* Forget the fancy sprays, soap and water is the first and best way to clean most wounds
Mental health isn't just about big problems. It includes this daily practice of looking after your own needs, like getting enough sleep or washing your face.
What is self-care?
For keeping your fingernails and toenails at a healthy length, this is how often and by what specific schedule you should be trimming them.
What is "regularly" (Every 1-2 weeks)?
* Biting your nails is not trimming them *
* Letting them naturally break off is NOT the answer either *
If you feel a headache, fatigue, or "brain fog" by 4th period, it is often an early sign of
What is dehydration?
* This is your body's notification system saying you are low on fluids *
One may try to use "body spray" to hide a smell, but this daily habit is the only way to actually remove the bacteria that eat your sweat and create body odor
What is showering?
*It feels nice to take steaming hot shower, however it can strip you of natural oils, you should use lukewarm water instead *
* As you become a teenager and more hormonal you should shower daily to get off the bacteria *
* A shower doesn't always require a long routine, you can just target three important areas: body, face, and hair *
You should use Ice for a fresh injury (within the first 48 hours) that is red and swollen, but for an "old" injury or a muscle that feels tight and needs to relax, you should use this.
What is heat?
* If you use heat or ice you need to wait at least two hours before using it again *
* Always cover the ice or heat pack to not damage your skin. You may not feel it, but your skin can *
*Never use for more than 20 minutes at a time*
You don't need an hour to reset, taking just this many minutes to yourself, even just to listen to your favorite song, can lower your stress levels.
What is 5 minutes?
Cutting your nails too short or in a curved shape can lead to this painful condition where the nail grows into the side of your skin.
What is an ingrown nail?
* Best to cut your nails straight across *
While it may give you a quick boost, this stimulant is actually a drug that causes the shakes, dehydrates you, and makes your heart race.
What is caffeine?
This product should be worn by anyone with skin to prevent damage caused by the sun's UV Rays
What is sunscreen?
* Sunscreen is important for everyone regardless of skin tone, the sun does not single anyone out *
* You should reapply sunscreen every two hours, after sweating, or swimming*
If you get a "thermal" burn (from a stove or curling iron) do what
What is us room temperature (or lukewarm) water?
* Ice cold water actual shocks the skin and can cut of blood flow *
* Use lukewarm water for a full 20mins to fully draw out the heat from the deep layers of the skin *
Mental health isn't "all in your head", stress often shows up in the nurse’s office as these two common physical pains.
What are Headaches and Stomachaches?
If you suspect an ingrown nail, this is the very first step you should take to soften the skin, reduce pressure, and help pull the nail away from the side of the toe.
What is soaking in warm water?
*The next steps would be Epsom salt and applying a triple antibiotic*
*If they see pus or if the redness spread come see me or tell your parents *
While candy gives you a spike in energy, eating food high in this -- act like a slow release battery keeping you brain sharp and stomach full longer?
What is protein?
* Foods like beans, nuts, and chicken *
To help your skin's natural barrier and trap moisture the best time to apply lotion is
What is three minutes after a shower?
Once a wound has stopped leaking and a scabbed formed the healthiest thing you can do is
What is leave it open to air
When you feel overwhelmed, your brain’s "alarm system" (amygdala) turns on. You can turn down by doing this simple, repetitive physical action.
What is Deep Breathing?
* There are other ways to turn down your "alarm system *
While it’s tempting to "dig out" an ingrown nail with tweezers or a safety pin, doing so can damage this specialized layer of tissue beneath the nail plate.
What is the sterile matrix (nail bed)?
*Can lead to permanent nail deformity or infection*
* No bathroom surgery *
When you skip a meal but drink caffeine, this organ is forced to dump emergency sugar stores into your blood, leading to a massive "crash" later.
What is the liver?
* Caffeine does not create energy, it just has your liver use the backup supply *
* Liver = savings account. Food is a deposit. Caffeine is an unauthorized withdraw. At some point if you keep withdrawing without depositing you will go bankrupt (faint) *
For the best protection against cavities and gum disease, you should brush your teeth at these two specific times every single day.
What is morning and night?
* In the morning to start your day and right before bed to keep bacteria from eating your dinner leftovers all night *
* Brushing twice a day is only way to remove the sticky, colorless "film" of bacteria off your teeth. If not removed it becomes hard (plaque) and only a hygienist can remove it *
Whether it’s a wound, a burn that won't stop hurting, or a "faint" feeling after skipping lunch, you should never rely on a search engine or social media, instead you should do what to ensure your safety.
What is consult a health professional?
*Communicate with your parents when are not feeling well. Monitoring and watching the progression of how you feel is a huge part of staying healthy. We need to know if you're getting better or worse over time*
*As convenient as ChatGPT or Google is, if you do not have the training or education to go through the information you are being given, it is not safe. A computer can't look at your skin or listen to your heart, but I can*
True mental health isn't about "being happy" all the time, it’s about having a "toolbox" of skills to help you reach this state where you feel protected and secure.
What is Feeling Safe?