Puberty Part 1

I'm starting a little puberty lesson for all the growing boys and girls out there!!
YAY(ah...kill me now)!!!!!!
So let's start with some Q and A

WHAT is Puberty?
Puberty is a stage in life where you body goes through many processes in order to get you ready for your trip to adulthood.

When does puberty start?
Well puberty is different for boys then girls.
Girls usually start it from 8 to 13 while boys start at 9 to 15.

How do I know when I'm going through Puberty?
Well for girls you may notice some hair under your arm pits or you have buds where your breasts are supposed to be.
For boys you may notice your voice changing or maybe because you can feel a little beard hair growing.
These are all normal and everyone is different

Who should I tell?
First start off with your parents they've also gone through it so they have a clue.
You can also ask your teacher or a doctor.

Now let's talk about your body shape.
Everybody is built differently so you don't have to be self-conscious about how you look
Girls let's see what shape you are.


















Boys let's see yours

The Flu

*singing to deck the halls*

This the season to get sick

staying home all day long

Lying there with a big headache

Wondering where you went wrong?

Maybe because you didn't wash your hands when you went to the bathroom?

This the season to be sick

My oh My!You have the flu!

To avoid this or deal with it here are some tips

Treatment

Always keep an ice pack on your forehead to bring the down the headache

Stay in bed and make it a goal not to move around too much

Have a towel because you'll sweat A LOT!!

Take medicine when it's given to you

If you need to vomit go on your needs hang your head over the toilet and let it rip!

Have someone looking after you espacially your parents

Always have water

Sleep the more you sleep the better you'll feel when you get up

Go to a hospital if you aren't getting better

Prevention

1.WASH YOUR HANDS!

2.Take vitamin C(that vitamin boosts your immune system)

3.Get flu shots

4.Cough and sneezing in your elbow

5.This technically doesn't count but stay home when you're sick(that way you don't spread the virus)

Tonsil Surgery

AKA Tonsillectomy
Tonsils are two structures that are located on the back of your throat
Your tonsils play an infection fighting role,aiding in the destuction of harmful bacteria and germs
When fighting off an infection your tonsil may become enlarged or imflamed.
A condition called: Tonsillitis
Symptoms
-sore throats
-fever
-painful swallowing
-swelling of the lymph nodes

Here is the surgery steps
1.The surgeon will put a special rectractor in your mouth to hold you mouth open
2.they'll also place a tongue presser to make sure your tongue isn't in the way
3.Using tonsil forceps the surgeon will grasp each inflamed tonsil
5.Will a small scapel the surgeon will cut it away from the tissue
6.Using a snare,he/she will then grasp it and remove it from your mouth
7.Electric clamsantize will stop any bleeding where the tonsils were removed(the area generally heals naturally)

After the operation:
You'll be taken to the recovery room until the anesthetics wear off

Weight watcherhe

Okay here's the thing.
People are always like this
-I'm fat
-sorry I'm on a diet
-no can do I don't want to be more fat than I'm already
-I can't have___I'm on a diet!
I'm one of those people so this is why I do this
-eat healthier choices
-exercise
-sleep
All these combined can really support your weight and health
Now diets are actually not good for you.They can make you have eating disorders
So this is what I recommend to you guys
Tips
1.Exercise from 30 min to 2 hours at minimum
2.chose the healthier varieties(I'll get into that later on)
3.your body needs rest,get at least 8 hours of sleep each day
4.to burn off that fat choose exercises that cause you to sweat
5.relax by doing some yoga

Healthier Choices
Your body only needs 50 grams of sugar each day going over that limit can effect both physical and mental health.Instead of going for the candy here are some better choices
Crave a drink:drink milk or water.
Snack:fresh fruits or granola bar
Frozen delights:frozen yogurt or fruit smoothies
sweet tooth:raisins,cranberries or pomegranates,or bananas

Drugs+You=bad life

Today we're talking about
TOBACCO
Now you should know if you've seen someone smoke.
Here's the big idea
DON'T SMOKE!!
First here are some chemicals found.There are over 4000 chemical components here are just some examples

• 1,3-Butadine is a chemical used to manufacture rubber.  According to the CDC, “it may increase risk of cancer in the stomach, blood and lymphatic system.”
• Acrolein is a gas linked to lung cancer. It inhibits DNA repair and can destroy the lining in the lungs that protects you from lung disease.
• Arsenic is used to preserve wood.  In humans, it can cause heart disease and cancer.
• Benzene is used to manufacture other chemicals. It can cause cancer, particularly leukemia, in humans.
• Cadmium is a metal used to make batteries.  Cadmium can interfere with the repair of damaged DNA, as well as damage the kidneys and the lining of the arteries.
• Chromium VI is used to make alloy metals, paint and dyes.  It has been proven to be linked to lung cancer.
• Formaldehyde is a chemical used to kill bacteria and preserve human and animal remains.  It’s a known cause of cancer, one of the main substances linked to chronic lung disease and a very toxic ingredient in secondhand smoke.
• Polonium-210 is a radioactive element inhaled directly into the airway.  Some studies show that people who smoke a pack-and-a-half of cigarettes a day are receiving the same radiation they’d get from 300-plus X-rays per year!
• Tar is solid, inhaled chemicals linked with an increased risk for cancer.  It also leaves a sticky, brown residue on your lungs, teeth and fingernails.

Second hand smoke

Just cause your not smoking doesn't mean you are completely safe.

Smoke for the cigar gets into the air and if you're near someone who smokes and breathes it in you are at risk of a heart stroke or even worse!So stay away from people that smoke it's bad for you

Here are some symptoms

Dull skin: One of the first positive changes you'll notice after you quit is significantly brighter, more alive-looking skin. Nurses say they can tell smokers from nonsmokers by their skin alone.

Nagging cough: Walk too fast, step outdoors on a cold day, or inhale steam from a hot shower and all of a sudden you sound like a one-woman TB ward. That's your lungs reacting to an overload of irritation.

Dead sense of smell and taste: Here's one reason why smokers gain weight after they quit: Food all of a sudden tastes awesome, because they can finally really taste it.

Poor sleep: Nicotine is a stimulant and plays havoc with normal sleep patterns.

Poor circulation: Always suffering freezing hands and feet? Your habit may be to blame.

Increased flu risk: Smokers are more likely to get the flu and when they get it, more likely to get really sick from it.

Marriage troubles: Smokers are considerably more likely to divorce than nonsmokers.

Precancerous lesions: Smokers get sore, scaly white patches in their mouths that can lead tooral cancer.