Combs and brushes should be disinfected by placing them in hot water for at least half an hour. Most people think a mid-afternoon coffee and cookie will provide energy and stave off hunger until dinner time. In fact, caffeine and sugar together can trick the brain into believing blood sugar has fallen, causing symptoms of hypoglycemia, including shaking, sweating, weakness and intense hunger. A foot note for diabetics While good foot care isimportant for everyone, patients with diabetes have to pay particular attention to their feet. Nerve damage caused by diabetes can make the feet less sensitive to temperature extremes and other painful stimuli.
Infections develop easily and take longer to heal.
You should also do a foot check yourself daily by looking for breaks in the skin as well as temperature, size or colour changes. If you notice any of these symptoms, contact your physician. Conjunctivitis appears as redness or inflammation of the thin membrane which lines the white parts of the eye and the inner part of the eyelid. It can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Because bacterial conjunctivitis is extremely contagious and is often spread by contaminated fingers, you should wash your hands frequently and avoid sharing towels, sheets or pillowcases with other family members.