Disease Prevention

Food Poisoning  Types- Salmonellosis, E-Coli, Campylobacter  Check- Food for Color, Smell, Expiration Date  Store- Food at proper temperature; refrigerator or freezer  Cook- Food to proper temperature (160 Degrees Beef, 180 Degrees Poultry  Clean- Hands, utensils, pans, dishes, countertops with hot, soapy water

Infectious Disease  Infectious diseases are usually caused by either a virus or bacteria. It is important to know which one because there is a difference in the way they are treated.  Virus- (Example -common cold) Your immune system fights it off. We have vaccines for some such as chicken pox and hpv. Some viruses you have for the rest of you life such as herpes or HIV.  Bacteria- (Example -strep throat) Antibiotics will cure most bacterial infections.

What happens when you sleep? Your brain and body recharges itself and gets ready to face the challenges of the day.

What happens when you don’t sleep?  You produce less human growth hormone which is needed to build and repair tissue.  You produce less b-cells and t-cells needed for proper functioning of the immune system.  You put your body under physical stress, causing it to operate under the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol. This leads to weaker body systems including the immune system, digestive system and the immune system.  Connections between brain cells slow down affecting learning, memory, reaction time, muscular control, decision making and emotional stability.

Tips for falling asleep at night  Don’t look at the clock  Write down your worries  Focus on something non-stressful, like counting sheep  Go to bed & get up at the same time every day  If you can’t sleep, get up and do something quiet

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Caution Cancer Warning Signs  Change in Bowel or Bladder habits  A sore that does not heal  Unusual bleeding or discharge  Thickening of a lump  Indigestion or difficulty swallowing  Obvious change in a mole or wart  Nagging cough or hoarseness

ABCDE of Skin Cancer  Asymmetry- Not the same on both sides  Border- Irregular  Color- Varied  Diameter- Bigger than a pencil eraser  Elevation- Higher than the skin around it

In case of a stroke, Act FAST!  Face- Ask the person to smile (One side of the mouth will droop)  Arm- Ask the person to raise both their arms (Movement will be limited in one arm)  Speech- Ask the person a question (Sentences will not make sense)  Time- Call 911 if one or more of these symptoms appear