On an average, three napkins has to be changed per day. Post mature or Post dated babies may have peeling of skin. It is natural. Nothing has to be done for this. Some newborn female babies may have mild bleeding from the external genitalia mimicking menstrual bleeding nothing to be worried about it. It may […]
Before menstruation shaving of the hair is not necessary. It can just be trimmed. If female children follow this hygienic measures at the time of menstruation they will feel comfortable and confident. Adolescent girls while they are at school may not drink adequate water and may not pass urine. This is because they feel the […]
December 11, 2016 “International Mountain Day” (IMD), was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003. The UN General Assembly authorized the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as the lead agency. The FAO has developed information and communication material in all UN languages to celebrate IMD. Mountain systems, covering about 27% of the world’s […]
December 10, 2016 Human Rights Day is observed on December 10 annually across the world. It commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 1950, the Assembly passed resolution 423 (V), inviting all member States and interested organizations to celebrate 10 December as […]
Menstrual hygiene is essential for the prevention of infection of reproductive organs, itching and fowl smelling of the genitalia. During menstruation baths should be taken twice a day. Dry cotton dress and inner clothes which are dried in sunlight should be worn. After passing motion inner aspect of the thighs, external genitalia should be washed […]
December 4, 2016 In India Navy Day is observed on December 4 every year to celebrate the excellence, achievements and role of the naval force to the country. Indian navy is the branch of the armed forces that guards the country’s coastal areas. Commanded by the President of India and the Chief of Naval Staff […]
Adolescent children should be encouraged to use the tongue cleaner. It will remove the secretions at the upper portions of the tongue and keep the tongue fresh. Female children will attain maturity between 10-13 years. After maturity, facts about the menstruation should be explained to the children by parents. Menstruation usually occurs once in 28-30 […]
December 2, 2016 National Pollution Control Day is observed every year on December 2 in India to honor and memorialize the people who lost their lives in Bhopal gas mishap. The disaster happened in the year 1984 on the night of 2nd and 3rd December. Thousands of people died due to the unexpected discharge of […]
December 1, 2016 Theme for 2016: Hands up for #HIVprevention World AIDS Day is held on the 1st December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to memorialize people who have died. World AIDS Day is one […]
Reading in too leaning posture or lying should also be avoided. Reading in running vehicles also be avoided. After travelling and before going to bed eyes should be washed with clean water. For cleaning the ears wet buds made of linen can be used or ear buds can be used. Hair pin or match sticks […]
Unfitting footwear, abnormal standing posture and hereditary factors are the reasons for foot problems. To remove the dirt, sweat and secretion in the toes and nails, used tooth brush should be used and washed with soap and water. For adolescent girls it is essential to care their hair. For good hair growth high protein diet […]
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN November 25, 2016 SILENT TEARS “Violence against women and girls is a human rights violation, public health pandemic and serious obstacle to sustainable development. It imposes large-scale costs on families, communities and economies. The world cannot afford to pay this price.” — Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General […]