Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Handout for EU100D / EU104

Integral Values of a Person
- Those that help a person realize entirety.

1.) Recognizing that there are multiplicity of values. (objective, moral, personal, social, work, technological, historical etc.)

2.) Say YES to meaning. - Create or find meaning in how you live.

3.) Contribute to the Larger Community. - There is no separation.

4.) Practical Balancing.

5.) The Now, Forward Movement, and Acceptance. - Acceptance that this moment is full of possibilities that would be realized if you move forward.


Necessity / Need for Faith - it enables us to move forward and to realize the ultimate sense of things.

Faith as A Personal Act - Free response of a person to the initiative of God who reveals Himself. (personal but not isolated)

Faith of the Church - involves humility and generosity, adherence to the truth.



*Note: Pleas do review the 10 Commandments.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Midterm Handout for EU 100b

HANDOUT FOR EU100b

Personal Hygiene – Principle of maintaining cleanliness and grooming of the external body.

Poor Personal Hygiene
1.) Increased risk of infection and illness.
2.) Can have significant implications on the success of careers.

Conditions Affecting Personal Hygiene Maintenance
1.) Physical Conditions – Certain disabilities prevent a person from maintaining an acceptable level of hygiene.
2.) Psychological Conditions – Any mental health problem can affect a person’s ability and motivation for caring for their hygiene needs.
3.) Social Factors – Lack of resources can result in individuals becoming unkempt in hygiene.

Importance of Good Personal Hygiene
1.) Personal – People being conscious of their hygiene needs.
2.) Social – Ensuring hygiene enables people to be more assured of projecting a positive image.
3.) Health – Though of being vulnerable and exposed to sickness can affect hygiene.
4.) Psychological – By being tidy and well-presented, people can feel more confident especially in social situations.

Tips for Proper Hygiene
1.) Body Odor
– One of the most anti-social occurrences in modern times, caused by excessive sweating and bacteria.
*Sweat – Part of the body’s natural cooling process.
Treatment: The cheapest and simplest way is washing frequently or bathing. Anti-perspirants and deodorants may also be used.

2.) Eye
*Conjunctivitis
– A very common infection caused by inflammation of the membranes that cover the white of the eye, also known as conjunctiva. Almost all eye infections can be prevented by frequent hand-washing, attention to correct cleaning of eyewear and other instruments used on the organ.

3.) Common Foot Problems
a.) Bunions - are bumps that develop around the main joint of the big toe usually caused by ill-fitting shoes.
b.) Verrucas – Circular areas of hardened skin that occur in the base of the foot between the toes.
c.) Corns and Calluses – Caused by an accumulation of dead skin at areas of pressure, and appear as hardened thick skin that can be very rough to touch.
d.) Foot Odors – Caused by poor foot hygiene and/or incorrect footwear. Washing feet and drying it properly at least twice a day may reduce bacteria build-up. Wearing comfortable footwear and cotton socks also help.
e.) Athlete’s Foot – Highly contagious fungal infection that requires treatment from anti-fungal preparation.
f.) Toenails – Incorrect trimming can cause the nail to become embedded in the toe.


4.) Head and Hair Hygiene
a.) Dandruff
– is a disorder of the scalp that causes itching and flaking of the skin. It is due to the excessive production of a fungus called Pytyrosporum Ovale which lives on our skin all the time.
Treatments:
- Change cleaning products, limit or discontinue the use of styling products.
- Use products anti-dandruff continually.
- Sometimes, experts may recommend the use of zinc pyritheone or selenium sulfide.
- Watch for additional symptoms like soreness or crusting, this may indicate a different problem like ringworm or psoriasis which requires different treatment.
Prevention:
- Gently massage the scalp while shampooing.
- Limit the use of hair products that irritates the scalp.
- Good diet rich in vitamin B6
b.) Greasy Hair
- Build-up of grease can also occur due to over-washing.
- Hormones can play a role in the production of oils on the hair.
- Environmental factors like pollutants.
- Over-use of styling products.
Treatments:
- Use a suitable shampoo.
- If hair seems greasy after washing, try to wash it less often to allow its natural balance to return.

c.) Brittle Hair – Strong sign that hair is not in good health because of easy and frequent breakage.
d.) Hair Loss – Due to genetic reasons, stress or diet.
e.) Damage to the Hair and Scalp
- Mechanical Reasons
- Chemical Damage
- Environmental Reasons
- Thermal Appliances
- Straighteners, curling tongs and hair dryers.

5.) Genital Hygiene
a.) For Women:
Over-cleaning of the vagina can be harmful as it tends to lose its natural chemical balance. The inside of the vagina rarely needs cleaning. External genitalia, the labia, should be cleaned only once a day with mild soap and water. This area should also be cleaned after sexual intercourse.

b.) For Men: The penis and scrotum should only need cleaning once a day. No attempt should be made to clean the urethra as it may cause injury. For uncircumcised men, special care must be taken to make sure the head of the penis is clean or smegma collection may occur.
This are should also be cleaned after sexual intercourse to prevent bacterial build-up. Wearing loose-fitting underwear can also reduce sweating and perspiration build-up.