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Conquering the Common Cold
What do we know about the Common Cold? No Cure. Antibiotics, designed to knock out bacterial infections, do nothing when it comes to treating a cold. None of us are safe! No matter how strong and healthy we are, an occasional ...
Herbal Medicine
Herbal Medicine is the use of botanicals (plants) either alone or in combination to prevent and treat certain ailments and illnesses. Singularly or in combination, the numbers of herbs available is astounding. There are over a half million known...
Herbal Treatment of High Blood Pressure
Among the many forms of treatment for High Blood Pressure, Herbal Treatment of High Blood Pressure is steadily gaining in popularity. As High Blood Pressure is a lifelong problem, the conventional medicines for High Blood Pressure include the taking...
Mental Health
Introduction:
Mental health has become a major international public health concern and the World Health Organization has placed high profile focus on the importance of mental health. Mental health is recognized by the World Health Organization and...
Wild Watercress Soup (Nasturtium officinale)
Wild Watercress soup is a delicious and nutritious recipe with the leaves available in spring and early summer. Watercress is rich in Vitamins A and C, iron, iodine and phosphorus. Watercress has been used as part of a holistic response to...
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What to Keep in Your First Aid Kit
Sometimes it's just not feasible to call the doctor for a small
wound or a light illness. Often we can handle minor medical
situations without the need for medical intervention. Treating
the condition may be as simple as applying a bandage or taking
an aspirin. That's why everyone should have a first aid kit at
home for personal and family members' use. It isn't a bad idea
to keep another one in the car and one at the worksite, unless
the company maintains its own on the premises.
One of the first things to add to your first aid kit is a
layperson's medical manual. Get one that is up to date and easy
to read and understand. You might even ask your doctor to
recommend a useful manual that he or she respects. Look it over
before stocking it to be sure you know how to find a remedy for
specific situations.
Another important item is bandages, wipes, and a washcloth for
cleaning wounds. Keep an assortment of varied bandage sizes and
shapes, using latex-free products if possible to prevent a
possible reaction. Alcohol, antibacterial, or simple moist wipes
make handy helpers for quickly cleaning an affected area. An
elastic bandage for sprains, paper tape, and sterile gauze pads
will round out your preparations for dressing an injury. To this
part of the kit you will want to add antibacterial ointment,
cotton swabs, and possibly tweezers or manicure scissors in the
event of a splinter or torn fingernail. Plastic gloves and
hydrocortisone cream would be a good idea, as well.
For pain management, get sample or individual doses of
acetaminophen or
ibuprofen products, along with individual
containers of juice or water to take with the medication or to
treat dehydration. A disposable ice pack likewise is a good
idea. Other medications might include an antihistamine to ward
off allergic or sensitivity symptoms; epinephrine for a serious
reaction, and activated charcoal for suspected or actual
poisoning. Anti-diarrhea, anti-constipation, and antacid
medicines could come in handy, too. Don't forget about special
needs, such as medication for asthma, diabetes, or other chronic
conditions.
A thermometer, flashlight, and lighter may prove indispensable
in case of an accident or during nighttime travel. Keep a
blanket handy for the person who takes a chill or goes into
shock. If there's room, a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope
are welcome additions, especially for someone at home or on the
job with known or suspected health problems that should be
monitored with this equipment.
You may think of other items that will come in handy for your
family members or co-workers. Keep the kit out of the reach or
children or pets. Check it every few months to make sure each
piece of equipment is functional and to replace used or expired
items. Although a medicine kit may not seem very important right
now, you or someone else will be glad you took time to stock one
and keep it on hand if the occasion should arise when one is
needed.
About the author:
To learn more about first aid kits, check out the All Kit
Directory at
http://www.allkitdirectory.com
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