ETIQUETTE How NOT to wear a face mask
You’ll start to see more and more people wearing face masks in public. So what’s the right way to wear them? Wearing a mask alone is never enough to protect a person from getting infected or spreading COVID-19. However, it complements measures such as hand hygiene and physical distancing which are critical in preventing the virus transmission.
Almost overnight, masks in a variety of colors, styles and materials have appeared on the faces of people around us. While it’s good news that many people are doing their part to slow the spread of coronavirus, the bad news is that many people are wearing their masks wrong.
Wearing a face mask takes some getting used to. To get the most benefit, you need to avoid these common mistakes.
“Wearing a mask takes some getting used to, for sure,” said Dr. Scott Segal, chairman of anesthesiology at Wake Forest Baptist Health. “You are probably wearing it exactly right if it’s a little stuffy.”
One of the biggest mistakes people make is that they fidget with their masks, and pull them under their noses or completely off their faces to rest under their chins.
“You should absolutely not be pulling up and putting down your mask while you’re out,” said Shan Soe-Lin, a lecturer at the Yale Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. “If you’re going to go to the trouble of using a mask, leave it on.”
Here are the dos and don’ts of wearing a mask.
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DON’T: Wear the mask below your nose. DON’T: Leave your chin exposed. DON’T: Wear your mask loosely with gaps on the sides. DON’T: Wear your mask so it covers just the tip of your nose. DON’T: Push your mask under your chin to rest on your neck. DO: Wear your mask so it comes all the way up, close to the bridge of your nose, and all the way down under your chin. Do your best to tighten the loops or ties so it’s snug
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Once you’ve figured out the correct position for wearing your mask, follow these tips to stay safe: • Always wash your hands before and after wearing a mask.
Use the ties or loops to put your mask on and pull it off.
Don’t touch the front of the mask
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For apartment dwellers, put the mask on and remove it while inside your home. Elevators and stairwells can be high-contamination areas.
Wash and dry your cloth mask daily and keep it in a clean, dry place.
Don’t have a false sense of
security. Masks offer limited protection, and work better when combined with hand washing and social distancing. “It’s not that one excludes the other,” said Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University. “They compound the effects of the other.”
This is a Tunisian egg dish. It can be made with liver, chicken, lamb, or even just vegetables. Ingredients • ⅓ cup vegetable oil • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed • 8 ounces diced chicken breast meat 1 large onion, diced ½ cup water 1 ½ tablespoons tomato sauce 1 tablespoon butter 1 bunch fresh spinach, washed and chopped 8 eggs 1 cup frozen peas ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
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• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste Directions • Step 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. • Step 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the potatoes in the hot oil until golden brown and tender, about 7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Stir the chicken into the remaining oil, and cook until white on the outside, but still pink on the inside, about 2 minutes. Add the onion, and continue cooking until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce, butter and add water. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the spinach until wilted. Remove from the heat, and set aside. • Step 3 Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in the peas, Parmesan cheese, and fried potatoes. Stir in the chicken mixture a spoonful at a time, season to taste with salt and pepper, then pour into the prepared baking dish. • Step 4 Bake in preheated oven until the mixture is firm and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then cut into 12 squares, and serve warm. 17
The downside of fasting is that the major shift in your eating habits disrupts the stable stream of nutrients that keep your skin strong and supple. Breakouts, blotches, dry patches, sensitivity and a lacklustre complexion are all common side effects of dehydration, especially if you’re fasting during the hot season.
However, if you eat the correct nutrients during Iftar and Suhoor and apply the right beauty products, you can still have beautiful, radiant skin throughout the Holy Month.
“The skin is the largest organ in the human body and one of the most powerful indicators of health. Everything from dry skin, oily skin, acne, inflammation, and even wrinkles are all signs of poor internal health, often exacerbated by the consumption of unhealthful foods and avoiding skin-healthy nutrients,” says Sinead Scott, resident nutritionist at Talise Wellness. Kick the Caffeine Sorry coffee lovers, but it’s time to cut back on the caffeine if you want healthy, beautiful skin – and the sooner, the better. “The trick to taking care of your skin in Ramadan is to avoid certain foods and drinks. Caffeine and sodas are known to suck out the minerals in the body, which has a negative effect on your skin,” explains Rebecca Treston, Founder and Manager of Rebecca Treston Aesthetics at Euromed Clinic. Go Nuts The perfect thing to snack on for your skin in Ramadan? Nuts. As Treston tells us, “Eating nuts like cashews and almonds plays a big role in rejuvenating your skin because they contain large percentages of fibers and fatty acids.” Shun the Sugar The negative effects of sugar on our bodies are endless, but the same goes for skin, too. It is seriously aging, causes breakouts, weakens the immune system, causes the breakdown of collagen and elastin that leads to saggy skin and wrinkles – you get the gist. So take this week to swear off the sweet stuff!
“During Ramadan, we often eat too much sugar thanks to all the nice sweets and food on the table during iftar and suhoor,” says Aislinn Koehein, Senior Beautician and skincare expert at Pastels. “Sugar can weaken our immune system, and our bodies aren’t as effective at fighting off bacteria when our immune systems are suppressed – a leading cause of acne and other inflammatory skin conditions.” Skip the Sun Not only do the sun and heat cause dehydration (not what you want for beautiful skin), but they can also really stress out your skin. So during the hot summer months, you should shun the sun. “If you are running errands in the morning, try to avoid the sun and walk in the shade whenever you can and, of course, always apply sunblock to your skin before you head out,” advises Treston.
This, of course, also applies to sitting out on your balcony or in your garden while social distancing. Plus, a good protecting product will prevent damage caused by blue light and all the extra screen time we’re currently subjected to. Choose Natural Now’s the time to not only focus on eating clean and wholesome foods, but also use natural, organic skincare products that are free from harmful and aggressive nasties to make sure your skin is healthy – both inside and out. “The key to treating skin problems is to treat from the ‘inside out’, not applying expensive, chemical-laden beauty products that do little to address the root cause of the problem, which is usually poor nutrition and exposure to toxins in dietary and personal care products,” says Scott. Go for H2O We all know about the health and beauty benefits of water, but now’s the time to really maximize its skinsaving powers. “Load up on water and plenty of superfoods, so that you can get the maximum amount of vitamins and minerals into your body during ramadan. This will give your skin the best possible chance to survive the fasting period without compromising too much on how it looks,” Treston tells us.
“Your skin – and you – will become dehydrated, and water helps to plump up your skin, so you can imagine what dehydration does to it! When you don’t drink enough water, the collagen begins to crack and bind together, causing fine lines and wrinkles to become more noticeable. We rely on water to keep our insides sufficiently hydrated, too. So when you ditch it, expect your mouth, skin, and everything else to feel drier than normal.” Snack on Superfoods “Asides drinking plenty of water – ensure you get organic hydration from fresh fruits and vegetables, too, as this will ensure toxins are flushed out,” recommends Koehein. “Superfoods like açai berries have vitamins A, C, and E, which can help with the regeneration of the skin. Also eat lots of fiber-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fish as they will help repair your skin.” Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate During fasting, your skin can easily lose moisture and lack hydration, so now is when you need to start loading it with super moisturizing products – one of Treston’s top tips. “To take care of your skin in the run-up to Ramadan and during the month itself, you shouldn’t neglect it. After washing your face with lukewarm water, make sure to hydrate your skin as it has probably lost a lot of its moisture due to fasting.”
Generally speaking hypertension is not hereditary, but we say it is familial. That is, there is an increase risk of first degree relative of hypertensive patients to develop it. When you say a disease is hereditary, it means it can be passed from one generation to another. This is not the case with hypertension. Something like sickle cell disease is hereditary.
Concerning the amilodipine it is one of the drugs being recommended for hypertension. If you are an ulcer patient avoid taking amilodipine for headache. But I will advise you to consult a cardiologist or your family physician for appropriate drugs for medication.
Before taking clomid it is better for your menses to be regular first. Also take note the dose for clomid is usually for five days either day 2 to day 6 or day 3 to day 7. The irregular menses is what we call oligomenorrhea , that is normal menses but longer interval, you can start on the second day of your next menses. See a gynaecologist.
Also remember that anytime you are taking clomid, there should be follicular tracking. This will help to know whether there is adequate stimulation or not and also advise on timed intercourse.