First Aid

Rather than have a bunch of medical supplies you may never need, a well-curated first aid box will be useful whenever the need arises.

If a loved one or someone you know experiences an episode, it’s always best to be prepared to know what to do.

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You don’t need to feel helpless. Here’s what you need to know about aiding someone who is having a seizure.

First on an accident? Remember following: STOP, SAVE, SOS, HELP. Accidents can happen anywhere: in traffic, in workplaces, in the wild, at the beach... And accidents don't takes vacation. It can happen anytime. Slippery ice and scorching sun. mid-day rides and late-night walks.

If you're a medical professional, EMT, or someone who wants to build his own medical emergency kit, a medical kit bag is important for you. Find out how you can choose the right one that will suit your need in this review of some of the best medical bags available on Amazon.

Causes, symptoms and treatment of Anaphylactic Shock / Anaphylaxis and why it is always an emergency. Useful information for parents, school staff, firstaiders and health professionals.

Bees, wasps, mosquitoes, and jellyfish can leave nasty stings. This natural remedy works wonders for a host of issues!

Take this simple step to stop a heart attack dead in its tracks.

Hypothermia or the exposure to extreme cold can be fatal. However, it is a condition that can be prevented. Early detection is important. Know the signs and symptoms. Know your first aid.

List of best methods to get rid of sunburn. All home remedies listed here are without side effects. Choose the most suitable treatment from the list...

Drowning is not a popular subject but experts tell us we can do several things to prevent drowning from happening. Learn to recognize the types of water distress that lead to drowning.

Poison ivy can be a real pain to anyone who has been exposed to the three-leafed plant. Use these tips and methods to treat poison ivy and oak.

Outdoor fun doesn't have to end just because it's cold outside!Learn the warning signs of frostbite & hypothermia. How to keep safe on winter roads & how to stock an emergency kit plus many more tips!

What signs and symptoms will be present if you're about to have a heart attack? Recognize the warning signs and save your life, or possibly someone else's.

It's always a good idea to have a First Aid Kit handy, because you never know what life will throw your way. Here are the essential items you should have in your First Aid Kit(s).

Are you an outdoor person? Then it may be good to know the facts about heat exhaustion and stroke. You may save a life, maybe even your own!

Emergency supplies should be at the top of everyone's list of "things to do." We all want to be prepared in the event of an emergency. But what exactly should you put in a first aid kit, and where is the best place to keep it? This article answers all of those questions.

Children and pets are the most vulnerable populations to poisoning. Every year, over one million children are affected globally. Do you know what to do in case of accidental poisoning?

How to treat blood under the nail. What should you do to relieve the pressure from blood behind your fingernail. Find out how to properly lance your nail.

How To Stop a Bleeding Cut Crystal (Crystl) from Bloomington, USA, CC-BY via Wikimedia Commons With the raising of 3 active sons, I've had my fair sure of both minor and major medical problems between them. How to stop bleeding cuts was one thing...

There are natural home remedies to stop the itch as well as the best types of topical medicines to use on mosquito bites. You will also find information on treating mosquito bites that have become infected and what to do for allergies to mosquito bites.

Mosquito repellent tricks and tips. There are natural mosquito repellents like oils and plants as well as traditional repellents like sprays and citronella candles. There are even new ways to keep mosquitoes at bay like insect repellent clothing. Find out what attracts mosquitoes and what keeps them away.

This fun article is on how to treat blisters. I'll cover what they are, what they look like, treatment options, and whether you should pop them.

Sunburns are horrible whether they are in just one small part of your body or your whole body. Here are some tips and tricks in helping sooth and heal those sunburns.

A good practice guide for those with responsibility for providing First Aid for schools. First Aid for schools needs to be well organised and each first aider needs a list of children at risk.

Do you know the basic steps to administering first aid? Assessing and caring for an injured person until emergency services arrive can help you to potentially save someone's life!

Learn some helpful first aid tips to treat mishaps with common household chemicals.

Find out which supplies you need to make a proper first aid kit. This essential supply list, as well as other helpful tips, will help prepare you for that unexpected emergency.

When it gets to be Spring and Summer time, along with doing yard work and outdoor activities comes rashes, bug bites, and poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. It can be hard to determine what a rash or mark can be. I recently got a rash that...

Suffering from a dry nose? This article will explain some simple remedies outlining how to stop a bloody nose fast, plus tips to prevent it from occurring in the future.

Learn about the best natural home remedies for treating itchy mosquito bites.

Sometimes, in our desire to help others who are injured, we may accidentally get injured, too. Here are a few simple steps to protect yourself when giving first aid. Make sure you both survive!

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Hydrogen peroxide is a solution that is inexpensisve and is found in grocery and oher stores. Hydrogen Peroxide bubbles when poured into cuts and scrapes; why does it react the way it does?

What is the difference between BLS and CPR? Which class should I take to get certified in CPR?

Some quick tips and home remedies to bring quick relief from bug bites and stop the itching.

First aid treatment for redback spider bites.

There are several different things we can have reactions to whether we are hunting, picnicking, or just doing yard work. One of the most common is poison ivy, but just as common but not nearly as talked about is poison oak and sumac. A lot of people...

Symptoms of sprained ankle or torn ligament !

Do I need to go to the ER, broken toe symptoms and treatments !

Learning CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation isn't just for health care professionals. But everyone from young children up to older adults, should learn the basics of CPR. You never know when knowing CPR might save someone's life in an emergency.

It's Summer time which means several things including bbq's, swimming and playing in water and vacations. It also means sunburns. The majority of people don't pay a whole lot of attention to sunburn prevention until it's to late. First and foremost,...

Disloction happen more often than one might think. Although this type of injury can be painful, it's usually far better to have a dislocated joint rather than a broken or sprained joint due to the fact that the time to recover from a dislocation is...

If you get bit by a Brown Recluse, do you want it to eat a huge hole in your body while the Doctors can do nothing but treat your pain and distress? Not me. I learned years ago from a medical Dr. how to treat them safely without your flesh rotting away.

The Three P’s of Evil Vegetation are Poison Ivy, Poison Sumac, and Poison Oak. The allergic reaction can be a small red patch of mild irritation to extreme itchy huge blistering sores that swell and ooze with infection