Staying Away From ‘Analgesic, Caffeine Drinks’ Beneficial To Your Health, Beatrice Jonah

By Gbenga Kaka

Chairperson of All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools ( ANCOPSS ), Epe branch, Jonah Beatrice Olayinka has warned against the indiscriminate intake of analgesic and drinks that contain caffeine.

Olayinka issue the warning in an interview with Eko Hot Blog on the sideline of a get together organised by Association of Retired Principals of Secondary Schools of Nigeria (ARPSSON).

Olayinka, who is also the Principal of Epe Girls Junior High School, Epe, highlighted the need for teachers and stakeholders in the education sector to leave a healthy life.

She harped on the need for teachers, due to her advance years, to be mindful of what they eat and exercise regularly to keep fit and healthy so as to garner the strength and evenness of mind needed to face the rigours of teaching profession.

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” Generally, I will advise teachers to take things easy. They should watch what they eat and drink. As teachers, we don’t need to consume a lot of carbohydrates. Majority of us are above the age of 40-50 and we need to take a lot of fruits and vegetables, water and rest. After the rigours of work everyday, we should get home, have a warm bath and relax. Health practitioners advise that when a warm bath is taken, sleep naked on your bed, open your windows and allow fresh air to come in, by the time you sleep and wake up the next day, you will be refreshed

She noted that teachers can also use drug supplements but should Desist from self-medication, adding than an ample rest would ample rest is all that’s needed to have your body in good shape for the task ahead

” I want to also advise that teachers should desist from consuming any drink that has caffeine and as much as possible, the use of analgesics should be reduced because if you rest without using paracetamol, when you wake up the next day, you’ll be okay.

 

” Teachers can also use drug supplements and if it is too expensive, they can go for fruits, vegetables and water. Then, they should find time to engage in exercising the body every morning “, she said