www.womanthismonth.com 99 July 2013 BAHRAIN SPECIALIST HOSPITAL Conditions caused by recreational water activities may often be overlooked, but it’s vital for parents and caregivers to be aware of basic facts. WTM sat down with Dr Jofrelyn Bistoyong, paediatrician at Bahrain Specialist Hospital to learn more about the dangers that summer could bring. Recreational water illnesses (RWI) are caused by germs spread by swallowing, breathing in mists or having contact with contaminated water in swimming pools, hot tubs or any body of water. “The most common of these diseases is diarrhoea brought about by swallowing water that has been contaminated with faeces containing germs. Others are skin infections like ‘hot tub rash’ spread through hot tubs and spas,” Dr Jofrelyn explains. The expert goes on to explain that respiratory illnesses are associated with the use of improperly maintained hot tubs as well, since high water temperatures make it hard to maintain the disinfectant levels needed to kill germs. Although chlorine kills them that cause RWI, the time it takes for each germ varies. Children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems can suffer from severe illness if infected. “To help prevent RWI, parents need to take a number of measures. One is to make sure your child doesn’t go into a public swimming pool if he/she already has diarrhoea. Other preventive measures are avoiding swallowing pool water, washing hands with soap after using the bathroom and changing diapers,” she says. “During recreational summer activities, give your child a bathroom break every hour. Check their diapers every 30 to 60 minutes. Call 17 812-000. The season of warmer weather is fast setting in. With this comes more opportunities for fun water-related activities, thus more exposure to recreational water illnesses. Keeping Safe Dr Jofrelyn Bistoyong MOHAMMED FAKHROO Women can now take their daily skincare routine to the next level with Philips VisaPure — a gentle, easy-to-use skin cleansing device that massages to remove make-up and dirt. Ten times more effective than hand cleansing, the device revitalises the face and décolletage in just one minute and helps unveil a healthy-looking glow. “At Philips, we want to help women look and feel amazing and we know daily cleansing is essential for skincare. This is why our technical experts and researchers have worked with skincare laboratories to really help women turn on their skins’ full potential,” says Ozlem Fidanci, vice president and general manager of Philips Consumer Lifestyle, Middle East, Turkey and Africa. The fully waterproof product is the only cleansing system in the world that features dual motion technology. This creates a comfortable massaging effect that improves micro-circulation beneath the skin’s surface to bring out its natural radiance. Silky soft brushes rotate and vibrate to gently remove make-up and dirt and cleanse away dead skin cells. As part of its innovative technology, the vertical vibrating motion of the brush breaks up surface dirt, which is then swept away by the rotating movement. Philips VisaPure has been developed to suit the needs of modern women with an iconic and stylish finish that is both elegant and feminine. Its compact casing has been ergonomically designed to maximise comfort and enhance the cleansing experience. Call 17 253-529. Do you adhere to a rigorous daily beauty regimen but notice no results? It could be time to switch products. A Clean Finish
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