June 30th, 2010
We have all been there. You are packing for your trip and trying to decide what to bring. Choosing your essentials is not an easy task when you consider all the variables that await you at your destination.
What will the weather be like? Will it be hot, cold moderate, dry rainy? What type of activities will there be? Will you have a choice of active sports, leisure lounging, business meetings, and formal evenings out? Sadly, many travelers’ thoughts do not stray too far from the clothes and cosmetics content. Whatever your destination, you should pack for wellness and plan for health.
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June 14th, 2010
While many Americans struggle with obesity and lack of exercise, a minority of people struggle at the opposite end of the spectrum. Athletes are one of the most likely groups of individuals to overdo it on the exercise end of things, especially those who are involved in adrenalin-powered adventure sports.
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May 19th, 2010
There is no question that Mother Nature has a mean streak. Natural hazards happen across the world in many different forms, such as: earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanos, forest fires, landslides and tsunamis.
Earthquakes strike violently and suddenly, without warning. After a major earthquake, there’s a good chance that traditional emergency response teams will be too busy to take care of you and your family. You need to PREPARE your home.
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April 30th, 2010
If you like to go camping with your family and friends make sure you know some basic First Aid and always carry a First Aid kit with you. By knowing a few basic skills you can save a person’s life.
Snakebite
* Remember what the snake looked like so you can describe it to medical help. They will need to know what kind of snakebite the victim received.
* If the victim has been bitten in the arm or leg, keep the limb below the level of the heart to slow down blood flow from the affected area. This will prevent poison from reaching the heart. Remember the more the victim moves the faster the poison spreads through his system so try to keep him quiet and still.
* Get the victim to a hospital immediately.
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Tags: bee sting, camping, poison, snakebite
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April 6th, 2010
Pick up a bottle of sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher and slather it over your skin before you set foot outside this summer. Protecting yourself from skin cancer, not to mention unsightly cosmetic damage from the sun, is really that simple. And yet, judging from my years of spending nearly every weekend day and many weekdays playing out in the sun with other athletic-types like myself, I have come to the conclusion that way too many people must not realize the potentially fatal consequences that could result from ignoring the benefits of sunscreen. Read on.. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: cancer, dangers, overexposure, skin, sunscreen
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March 16th, 2010
Accidents occur each day, and they can be life threatening, particularly if the airways are involved. Frequently children, and sometimes adults, ingest foreign objects like coins or bones and these may accidentally enter the trachea and block the airways. Unless prompt action is taken, this can be fatal.
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February 21st, 2010
A Quick, Easy and Portable First Aid Kit in a Convenient Small Box
Make sure that you are prepared for minor injuries that may occur by making a quick and easy portable First Aid Kit in a small container. Treating a minor cut or scrape immediately will allow the healing process to begin sooner.
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February 2nd, 2010
We have all suffered from strains and sprains and we should all know how to apply first aid for them. During a work out, it is possible to twist your ankle, catch yourself from a fall and strain your wrist or turn your knee the wrong way. To make the injured area feel better, you spend time in pain wondering what steps to take.
First aid applied right away can help reduce the pain and cut down the recovery period.
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January 17th, 2010
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In addition, those who reside in certain areas of the U.S. or in Australia must be on the lookout for lizards. For instance, the southwest American desert is home to a dangerous lizard known as a Gila monster. While it is not poisonous, there are deadly bacteria in its mouth to aid in the digestion of food. Death could occur should these bacteria enter your child’s bloodstream, since there is no antibiotic or other known way to battle these bacteria. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: burn, cuts and scrapes, emergency medical care
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January 10th, 2010
Be Familiar With Basic First Aid Necessary in Certain Situations
It can be very important for children over the age of ten to know some first aid in case they encounter emergencies at a time when an adult is not readily available. A number of youth groups routinely teach first aid to children, with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts being among the best. But if your children are not members of any group such as this, either teach them how to administer first aid yourself or enroll them in a class that will do so. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Basic First Aid, bites, poisonous snakes
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