_Planning a trip this holiday period? Have you packed your outdoor first aid kit? If not then do that on a priority as accidents do not happen with a warning. When the holiday season starts and even before that, people start planning for a vacation and the hot spots are sure to get crowded once the holidays start. When large numbers of people travel to favorite destinations, accidents are sure to happen and to help you during these accidents is an emergency first aid kit. A first aid kit should always be kept along with your belongings during traveling as you never known what you may need out of it when you are away from home.
Safety measures should be taken when driving during the holiday season. Roads could be slippery due to snow in winter or during summers; the sun may be too harsh to give you a sun stroke. Driving slowly and safely is the right thing to do and if at all an accident does take place, a travel first aid kit should be kept handy in the glove box of your car. Keep an antiseptic cream, a bandage and some cotton in your first aid kit in case of hurt during a car accident.
When out and about camping during your vacation, an outdoor first aid kit should be kept in your van. Camping areas are usually near a river or a forest. As these surroundings may be new to you, you may get hurt doing activities in these areas. Forests are full of bugs and insects, you may not be aware of and a bite from one of the insects can be harmful. A travel first aid kit would be helpful in such cases and antiseptics and creams can be used from the kit to lessen the pain from insect bites. If you are to go for fishing, many people get cuts and bruises on their fingers and hands. An emergency first aid kit would be helpful in treating these wounds. It is wise to go fishing with a group of people, as in case of emergency, your friends would help you. Forests and jungles can be enjoyed better with a group of people.
When you are traveling with children a kids first aid kit is essential. Kids take time to adjust to new environments and hence can catch an infection or may fall sick due to weather change. Their regular medicines should be kept in the kids first aid kit and they would be helpful in case of an emergency. Another measure you can take is by keeping the doctor's number handy when traveling with kids. In case something drastic does happen, you can contact the doctor and get advice.
First Aid Kits needs to include regular antiseptic creams and lotions, anti-bug creams, sunscreen lotion, sterilized cotton, bandage gauze, medications for headaches, pains, ointments for sprains and muscle pulls, etc. The list can be endless and you can make your own list as per your needs. Travel safe and make use of the kit when needed.
_There is constantly much discussion over the real benefits of ear candles and their safety. However we must acknowledge that there are a large number of individuals who have been using ear candles for many years, who are quite used to the therapy and have built up valuable hands on experience of the treatment.
With any therapy, controversial or not there are many who are curious about the process and willing to try for themselves so that may draw their own conclusions. With this in mind it is important to understand the basic measures and precautions that should be taken at all times, particularly with ear Candles, so that the maximum effect and enjoyment can be gained in a safe environment. Understanding the exact steps to take and preparation is just as important as the therapy itself, especially before your first treatment.
As matter of course you should only purchase Ear Candles which provide full detailed instructions on how to use ear candles. These should be read carefully and raise any questions prior to commencement if you are not sure - the instructions are there for a reason. Indeed most ear candles are now regulated by appropriate government health bodies and one should check that the brand you are using have the correct registration in place.
Regulations will differ from country to country depending on legislation but the majority will also have strict policy guidelines on how marketing material is worded on the packaging and a registration number is most likely required.
Again make sure that the candles you are using comply with local regulations. One such regulation would be the extent of what medical claims have been made. With ear candles it is generally the case that no medical claims can be made which would mislead consumers, particularly where no medical evidence is in place. A therapy such as ear candling would be regarded as relaxation or for wellness purposes. If you believe wild medical claims are being made quite blatantly then in all likelihood the brand do not have the correct regulatory guidelines in place. These brands should most definitely be avoided.
Of course with ear candles we are dealing with fire and common sense should prevail that at all times when dealing with fire extreme caution is taken for your safety and others around you. Once you have fully read the instructions the common procedure should be as follows:
At all times one should only experience ear candles in the company of your partner or a close friend for the entire time that the candle is burning.
There are obvious reasons for this, notably that you are lying down and will not be able to have sight of the candle and you need to ensure that it is at a 90 degree angle to the head and ear to ensure that no wax drips away from the candle. Ear Candling can be very relaxing and many users report actually falling asleep when they have become more relaxed. this is dangerous of course and if your partner is holding the candle at all times this will not be an issue and indeed you will be able to elevate to a deeper level of relaxation, similar to having a massage. This is also why many ear candle users enjoy the treatment in the evening to assist with a good nights deep sleep.
Always ensure you are in a safe environment, generally at home or in a private therapy practice room. Added to this ensure that there is no through draft present as this will affect the way the candle burns and if this can be achieved then the candle will burn at a steady even pace. Identify if there are any inflammable materials close by or being worn, these should be covered or ideally removed and protected. The more respected ear candles available will also supply a protective disk to which the ear candle is inserted. This will add further protection to any possible dripping wax.
Cover the surrounding area with a warm damp flannel ... not just for protection from the wax, but as a way to induce warmth and a relaxed state to the whole inner ear and head.
The candle should be gently inserted into the ear and a gentle twist to create a seal between the ear and the candle, negating the possibility of air which would again affect the way the candle burns. Ensure the candle is at a 90 degree angle to the ear and head and your partner should light the far end away from the ear. Prior to commencing ensure a small jar or cup of water is nearby to assist with extinguishing the candle. On lighting the candle it will take 30 seconds or so for a steady even burn to be established and once this has occurred you should expect most candles to burn between 8-10 minutes for each ear.
The superior ear candles will have a mark on the candle approximately an inch from the base of the candle as an indication of when the candle should be removed and extinguished. When the flame reaches this point then your partner should immediately remove the candle and do so. take some extra moments, up to 5 minutes, to further enhance relaxation the same way you would do after a massage. Of course experiencing the treatment in a quiet room with no TV background or conversation will really add to your ability to relax. After the 5 minute rest it is then suggested to turn over to the opposite side and carry out the exact same process on the opposite ear. For many users they will report the importance of doing both ears in the same treatment .. as by not doing this you can strangely sense of feeling of in-balance.
Need less to say if you have any doubts or hesitation about using ear candles, or have a particular medical condition then at no times should you risk using ear candles. Always refer to your medical practitioner and certainly if you have any ear infection ear candles are definitely not recommended. Provided all the safety requirements have been met and you follow the packaging instructions from a regulated ear candle brand then it can be a most enjoyable experience, provided your partner is present at all time.
_It’s indeed a lot easier nowadays to stay healthy than it was in the past. With all these newly found and invented modern medicine and advance technology we have several common illnesses are now can easily be treated and health complications can be avoided.
Despite that these easy and effective alternative medicines and therapies are available it should never be an excuse for us not to do our part in taking care of our health in day to day basis. Eating healthy foods and exercising remains the common ground to stay fit and well.
To avoid getting sick a healthy lifestyle is the key. These days one of the easiest and effective ways to maintain our bodies’ well being is going through some holistic therapy that we can do even at the comfort of our own home, one exact example is using a detox foot pad.
In China for ages the foot patches are used by their elderly people and merely by anyone who suffer from joints pain, it’s proved to work effectively as arthritis pain relief. Detox foot pads or foot patches are also used to cleanse the body from toxins and wastes through the principle of reflexology. The foot has the most nerve endings and reflex points therefore the best part to use the foot patch. Overnight, the foot pads will purify the body, the toxins passed through the foot’s skin pores. It relieves fatigue, joint pains, migraines, headaches, relieves the body tensions and promotes better sleep.
Detoxification can now be easily done by using these foot detox patches.
The foot detox comes in the form of a pad and it can easily be apply on feet anytime when you want to detoxify, but it’s recommended to be use overnight and leave it on feet while you sleep. It is worth to test use the product to discover yourself the health benefit it provides.
To get rid of more solid waste or toxins that can't be passed through your feets skin pores intense internal cleansing is needed such as cleansing diet, fasting or water therapy. Combination of using detox foot pads and taking a special cleansing diet is indeed an effective way to detoxify your body in days. You can do this process in an instance that you feel your body is in need of more thorough internal cleansing.
_We live in an increasingly Health and safety informed environment and sometimes people complain about that, however it is hard to argue that using sensible precautions is a good idea. I would suggest that the most fundamental of steps you can take is to ensure that at work there is a correctly stocked first aid kit. If you are in cost then it is your obligation to provide one, if you are an employee you should be sure that you know where it is and what is in it.
The next most vital feature is to ensure that it is 'environment appropriate'. What I mean but that is that the kit has in it points that are most possible to combat the hazards confronted at work. Most kits will have the same simple essentials (plasters, slings, similar) but if you are working with specific chemicals you may need eye baths, goggles etc. If you are working as a tree surgeon then you are more most likely to face dangerous accidents than you are if you are seated at a desk typing! Make sure that if you have an emergency the thing that you might need is included in the kit. A lot of firms stock specific workplace first aid kits specific jobs. It is a good idea to check these for what they have in them if you are not buying one directly.
Make sure that it is someone's job to keep it checked and stocked. There is no point in having a workplace first aid kits that has run out of plasters! At home you can keep easier track of it since you are most likely to know who is using what, at work this may not be the case so it needs to be looked at regularly.
Finally make sure that you have enough workplace first aid trained workers on site and ensure that they are content with the contents of the kit - there is no point in having one if the person needs something else just about every time or has no idea how to use the contents.
Hopefully you will never need your workplace first aid kit. But if you do it's best to be prepared.
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_Next time to munch into a juicy Papaw fruit take some time to think about the great healing properties that this wonderful fruit can driver too.
The Carica Papaya tree produces an abundant supply of fruit each year and for over 100 years people have begun to understand the great healing properties that Papaw Ointment Cream can deliver. Often used by people as a lip balm for chapped lips an dried out skin, application of this tropical ointment is extremely popular with mums on their newly borns as a great way to help with nappy rash.
Papaw Ointment is easy to apply and quite yummy too .. but its not meant to be eaten so resist the temptation. Used daily your skin will be quickly healed in a totally natural way.
There are a number of ointments available but be sure to source one which is petro chemical free … who wants to apply nasty chemical to their lips?!
Using Papaw Ointment Cream daily is just the treat you deserve.
_It makes perfect sense that with any product there are varying degrees of quality and that the process wherein the product is made and the substances that are utilized is paramount to quality and effectiveness. The old saying of ‘you get what you pay for’!
Ear Candles are a prime example of this and more so because of the fact that they are hand made. Ear candling is still a foreign subject to most and so when individuals read damming reports of the dangers of ear candles it is understandable that people may be a little nervous, especially on the first time using them.
Doubtlessly with ear Candles there are key elements you should take into consideration before purchasing the product and it would be a little difficult to understand the difference when looking at different brands.
The concept of making ear candles is basically the same although the attention to detail is quite important. We're talking about cotton sticks once wrapped being dipped in beeswax, but whilst you'll hear this statement from most manufacturers there are even questions to be asked at this point. Namely the type of 'wax' that is being used and also the nature of the cotton. There's natural and natural isn't there? and unless you are prepared to do your own lab tests it's impossible to know exactly what type of wax is being used. be different and ask this question.
For most cheaper brans use the unsightly smell of paraffin wax and a clear indication of this is the amount of black smoke your ear candle will exude as it burns. If you think your house is about to catch on fire from the black smoke then it is quite likely you have purchased a candle using paraffin wax. Smell the candle first, as pure natural beeswax will almost certainly be sweeter to point that you may want to eat it! after all this is a by product of honey.
The cotton too can be of numerous types, either bleached or unbleached, no points for guessing which one you should be using. Also look out for the style of the 'wrap' as it is known - the way the cotton on the candle has been wrapped. If you are looking at a 'sheet' of cotton then this is most likely a candle that is being made in mass production, the fast and easy way. If you can see the porous holes of the cotton and an overlap then you most certainly are looking at ear candles that have been given that extra bit of love when being made, a real hand made ear candle. So you can see that the combination of these ingredients and materials would obviously affect the quality level which in turn really affects the way an ear candles will and must burn.
Ear Candling by its nature, as it is to some so extreme, is tainted with bad stories but taking the above into account you should sensibly come to the conclusion that if you search for a quality ear candle then your ear candling experience will dramatically improve.Always experience ear candling with a partner or friend making sure all of the safety instructions are adhered to and this will undoubtedly make the experience mush safer and enjoyable.
You'd never go bungee jumping without checking the quality of the rope being used would you, so make sure you apply the same level of standard for something which directly affects your well-being.
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_Playing a hobby is a great way for adults and kids alike to get into shape and have a great time. While activity's are a great way to workout, it's essential to recall that any type of physical activity can pose at least some level of risk. By having a activity's first aid kit you can make sure that you are prepared in the event that something unfortunate happens.
In most cases most activity's injuries are minor such as a sprained ankle or knee. However it's important to plan for more critical injuries so that you can be prepared in the event that one occurs. While it's not prevalent it's certainly possible that someone can suffer a damaged bone, a blow to the head, or even cardiac problems while playing a hobby. While these are certainly worst case scenarios, having a plan on how to handle them in the event that they arise is important.
A sports first aid kit should contain a cold pack, bandages, ace bandages, and some kind of antiseptic. These are the fundamentals that will allow you to either treat a minor injury, or help to deal with a more serious one en route to a proper medical facility. While your capability to treat critical injuries may be limited, executing the best that you can in the situation is certainly better than undertaking nothing. In the event of a broken ankle an ice pack can supply some level of relief while on the way to a medical center.
If someone is really seriously cut, having bandages on hand can help to stem the flow of bleeding while waiting for medical help. Of training course in the case of any serious injury an ambulance should be termed, but by having a activity's first aid kit you can produce simple treatment while waiting for medical professionals.
_With kids around, you never actually know when an incident may happen. So emergency awareness and preparedness is very important as it can At times help you save life. You should know essential first aid to help the child, in particular if there are no hospitals or medical practitioners nearby for medical help.
To administer first aid to a kid, you first have to have a kids' first aid kit prepared at all times. In fact, no matter if you have a kid at home or not, you need a kit at home as you never ever know when minor emergencies arise. A typical kids' first aid kit should contain
1. Adhesive bandages of various sizes to deal with all injuries
2. An antibiotic cream to stop infection in cuts and scrapes
3. A burn ointment that prevents infections in minor burns up
4. A cleansing representative like a cleaner, soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect an injury
5. An eyewash solution for flushing eyes in case of contamination and for relieving pain and swelling in an allergy
6. Sterile dressings and gloves to stop excessive bleeding and for safety reasons
7. Some prescription medication for treating pain, cold, inflammation, pain, nausea and diarrhea. However do keep checking its expiration dates that you can no longer use.
It's not enough to just have a first aid kit around; all grown ups in your home should know how to deal with minor injuries in kids like cuts, minor melts, scrapes and minor incidents. With his knowledge, you should not only be able to take care of minor injuries, but you should also be able to stabilize the more serious ones till professional medical help arrives.
Instead of preparing your own kids first aid kit, you can buy ready-made ones on the net or from drug stores. However it is generally better to make your own kit as there is no set common for these ready-made ones. So you may not get all of the things required in a first aid kit if you buy these kits.
_Detox foot pads help in body detoxification by sticking a pad per day to the bottom of your foot for 30 consecutive nights. The pads detoxify your body while you sleep. Most foot pads contain natural ingredients like plants, herbs and vinegar that emit infrared energy that improves cell functioning.
The toxins that the pads target are those found in the environment like lead and arsenic. After wearing the pads throughout the night, there will be some discoloration on the pad in the morning, proving that the pad has worked at detoxifying the body.
However, like any other medical aid, these detox foot pads have their share of side effects.
Don't use foot pads over other parts of your body, especially over open wounds, mucous membranes and in the eye region as these pads can cause an infection or skin irritation here. Some people complain of fatigue after using detox foot pads as their body requires more sleep while it cleanses and releases toxins from the body.
There are also some complaints of joint pain in some people after using detox foot pads. This is not actually pain, but a form of temporary 'healing crisis' from some chronic situation that disappear after a day or two once the reflex points help the body heal.
Detox foot pads Not advised for pregnant women.
As chitosan, a fibrous ingredient from shellfish is one of the ingredients of detox foot pads; people allergic to shellfish should preferably not use these foot pads for detoxification. It is basically better for pregnant women to not use detox foot pads in their pregnancy's third trimester. This is because of the presence of Chitosan in most detox foot pads.
So though there are no major side effects associated with using detox foot pads, it is always better to become an informed consumer before using it. Go through its list of ingredients; discuss using it with your physician and only after getting the green lights should you consider detoxification using detox foot pads.
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