6. TAKING CARE OF OUR VITAL BODY SYSTEMS
If all of our body systems work perfect, we will have a happy life. However, if any of our body system does not work properly, we will be sick and suffer and have a hard time doing our jobs well. We should always take good care of our body systems in order to remain strong.
Ways of taking care of our body systems:
1. The Digestive System
1.1. Having a clean meal with good nutritive value.
1.2. Avoiding strong flavors or spicy hot food.
1.3. Chewing food thoroughly.
1.4. Drinking enough water, at least 6 -8 glasses a day.
1.5. Not exercising or doing hard work immediately after having a meal.
1.6. Having enough rest.
1.7. Excreting regularly (every day).
1.8. Avoiding stress.
1.9. Being in good mood
1.10 Exercising regularly
2. Excretory System
2.1. Having a clean meal with good nutritive value.
2.2. Avoiding strong flavored food.
2.3. Eating fibrous food such as vegetables or fruits.
2.4. Drinking enough water, at least 6 -8 glasses a day.
2.5. exercising regularly
2.6. Having enough rest.
2.7. Avoiding stressful factors.
2.8. Keeping the body clean.
2.9. Excreting regularly (every day)
2.10. Being in good mood.
3. Nervous System
3.1. Having nourishing food for nerves. Such foods contain a lot of vitamin B, e.g. coarse rice, rice bran, egg, liver, yeast, green vegetables, fresh fruits and fruit juice. Avoid alcoholic drinks, tea and coffee.
3.2. Resting sufficiently according to the needs of each age. Avoiding stress or any situation being uncomfortable.
3.3. Regularly exercise. This is a good way to relax.
3.4. Don’t use any organ for a prolonged period of time or too hard work, such as working in front of a computer screen because it might deteriorate optical nerves.
3.5. Use the brain to practice solving problems, this can increase intellectual power and prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
4. Reproductive System
4.1 Male
1) Shower at least twice a day and use soap to clean the body and sexual organ thoroughly. Dry the body afterwards.
2) Wearing clean clothes especially underwear, not too tight.
3) Don’t use unsanitary toilets or urinals.
4) Don’t be promiscuous or have sexual intercourse with a prostitute.
5) If there is any suspicion of venereal disease infection or just an abnormality of the sexual organ, consult a physician immediately. Don’t buy medicine for treatment on your own.
6) Don’t use medication or chemicals to stimulate sexual arousal. It might be dangerous.
7) Don’t get immersed in a sexual relation as it might be dangerous to your health both physically and mentally. Having recreational activities such as playing sports or having any hobbies in order to concentrate on such activities.
8) Beware the sexual organs, avoiding hitting or bumping into something.
4.2. Female
1) Always clean the sexual organs when taking a shower. Take special care during menstruation, use warm water to clean the blood and dry the body thoroughly.
2) Use clean water and dry the area every time after urinating or defecating.
3) Wear clean clothes especially clean underwear which should not be too tight and should be changed every day.
4) Save the virginity and do not have premarital sex.
5) Do not use any medicine to arouse the sexual desire.
6) When using the toilet, cleanliness and hygiene are most important.
7) Always consider the cleanliness and sanitation of the toilet before using it.
8) Do exercises or have hobbies to draw your attention away from trouble.
9) During menstruation, use enough sanitary napkins and change them regularly. Do not leave them on for too long.
10) During menstruation, avoid dangerous or strong exercise. Light exercise can relieve pain and discomfort. Have enough rest and sufficient sleep.
11) Record the first and last day of menstruation every month. Small variations in those days are not unusual but if menstruation is 7 -8 days earlier or lasts longer, consult a physician.
12) When having pain in the underbelly during menstruation, keep it warm with a hot water bag or a blanket, use aspirin to relieve too strong pain.
13) If anything, unusual happens during menstruation, for example, if the pain becomes too much, there is too much bleeding or bleeding happens outside the menstruation cycle, immediately consult the physician.
14) Beware of any strong bumping to the sexual organs because it might get bruised or inflamed.
15) If there is any unusual change in the sexual organs or suspicion of infection with venereal disease, immediately consult a physician.
5. Endocrine system
5.1. Eating clean food with good nutritive value.
5.2. Drinking enough clean water.
5.3. Regularly exercise.
5.4. Getting enough rest.
5.5. Avoiding stress.
5.6. Avoiding dirty environment of the shelter or congested community.
5.7. If having a sore throat or inflamed tonsils, immediately have it checked by a physician
5.8. When feeling tired or exhausted or having chest pain for a longer period of time, contact a physician because there might be something wrong with the heart.