The Natural First Aid Handbook

Author: Brigitte Mars
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1612128580
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description
Cayenne pepper can stop bleeding. Garlic helps alleviate a toothache. Honey soothes a burn. When an emergency situation arises, simple home remedies can play a vital role in easing symptoms and providing immediate help. Become an effective first responder with a combination of best first-aid practices, herbs, and standard homeopathic applications. This quick-reference handbook spells out hundreds of life-saving techniques, commonsense tips, and time-tested herbal remedies that everyone should know. From how to perform basic CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver to the best immediate response to natural disasters, you’ll find the most practical, effective actions to take to ensure survival.

The Natural Medicine First Aid Remedies

Author: Stephanie Marohn
Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing
ISBN: 1612831338
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 460

Book Description
When faced with common health emergencies, many of us automatically turn to over-the-counter medications. But we have another option--easy-to-use, safe, inexpensive, and highly effective natural medicines. Natural Medicine First Aid Remedies provides everything you need to know to treat a range of ailments and health concerns, including burns, muscle cramps, hot flashes, shock, sore throat, toothache--100 common health problems in all. (Next time you get a headache, try rubbing peppermint essential oil on your temples before you reach for the aspirin.) Natural Medicine First Aid Remedies tells how to equip your medicine cabinet with the ten most essential natural remedies including arnica (for pain and stiffness), echinacea (for colds), tea tree oil (for skin infections), aloe vera gel (for burns), activated charcoal (for food poisoning), and more. It explains how homeopathy, herbs, diet, essential oils, flower essences, nutritional supplements, reflexology, and gem therapy can provide healing benefits for various conditions. Written by health journalist Stephanie Marohn, Natural Medicine First Aid Remedies is based on medical research and draws upon protocols used by dozens of health care practitioners. Informative and unique, it is a reference that you will want to consult whenever faced with one of life's everyday medical emergencies, injuries, or discomforts.

Outward Bound Wilderness First-Aid Handbook

Author: Jeffrey Isaac
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762792787
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 259

Book Description
It is critical for backcountry travelers to have the ability to handle dangerous situations when they occur. This includes a logical, commonsense approach to injury and illness that takes into account the unique aspects of the wilderness setting. This comprehensive reference book, based on the Wilderness Medical Associates curriculum, clearly explains essential diagnostics and first aid procedures necessary for wilderness injuries, including general principles in wilderness medicine; basic life support; medical supplies; wilderness travel; and the newest first aid methods for outdoor situations. It is an essential reference for anyone headed into the great outdoors.

Herbal First Aid and Health Care

Author: Kyle D. Christensen
Publisher: Lotus Press
ISBN: 9780914955900
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 324

Book Description
Herbal First Aid is a first aid manual which describes the treatment and management of first aid emergencies and other primary and secondary care with an emphasis on the application of herbal medicine.

Herbal Medic

Author: Sam Coffman
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1635861950
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 592

Book Description
With a focus on herbal medicine and first-aid essentials, former Green Beret medic and clinical herbalist Sam Coffman presents this comprehensive home reference on medical emergency preparedness for times when professional medical care is unavailable. Herbal Medic covers first-aid essentials, such how to assess a situation and a person in need of treatment and distinguish between illness and injury, as well as how to prepare and use herbs when there is no access to conventional medical treatment. In addition, the book provides a basic introduction to herbal medicine, with detailed entries on the best herbs to use in treatment; information on disease in the body and how herbs work against it; instructions for making herbal preparations; a list of those herbs the author has found most useful in his clinical experience; and a wide array of specific herbal care protocols for a multitude of acute health issues. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

Australian Tea Tree Oil Guide

Author: Cynthia B. Olsen
Publisher: Lotus Press
ISBN: 9781890941017
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
Contains current clinical research into tea tree oil's effectiveness against conditions ranging from acne to candida.

ACEP First Aid Manual 5th Edition

Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744046297
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
A possible life-saving reference to keep around the house or in the car, DK's First Aid Manual looks at more than 100 different conditions, from splinters and sprained ankles to strokes and unconsciousness, and shows exactly what to do with step-by-step photographic sequences. Every condition is clearly explained, outlining causes, symptoms, and signs, and action plans. The updated design makes the instructions easier to follow, whether you need information on emergency first aid, first aid for babies and children, or tips on resuscitation. This ACEP First Aid Manual is an invaluable resource to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy.

Practical First Aid

Author: Vivien J. Armstrong
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9781409315674
Category : First aid in illness and injury
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
An indispensable guide to giving emergency first aid anytime, anyplace, anywhere From first-aid essentials to life-saving procedures, Practical First Aid will help you know what to do when coping with life's little (and big) emergencies. The new edition of this guide, fully updated with new techniques and procedures and published in association with the British Red Cross, gives you the knowledge you need instantly. User-friendly, step-by-steps tell you how to treat more than 100 medical conditions and injuries from minor cuts and burns to choking and poisoning. First aid procedures are illustrated photographically to give clear, detailed guidance, all colour-coded for quick reference when you are in a hurry! Keep Practical First Aid handy - for home, school, work and for leisure.

Herbs to the Rescue

Author: Kurt King
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781879436190
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 90

Book Description

Living Ready Pocket Manual - First Aid

Author: James Hubbard
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440333580
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
Skills to Save A Life Whether you are miles from help or immersed in an urban disaster situation, every second counts during a medical emergency. This book will help you take quick, effective action to stabilize the situation. The easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction in this book will help you prevent or respond to: • Dehydration • Hypothermia, frostbite and heatstroke • Skin wounds including burns, cuts, bites and gunshots • Anaphylaxis, allergic reactions and rashes • Broken bones and injured joints Plus you'll find detailed packing lists for survival first aid kits of all sizes. This pocket-sized manual is perfect for packing in first aid kits, bug out bags, day-hiking packs and vehicle kits. Medical emergencies are unplanned and unpredictable, but you can be prepared. Arm yourself with knowledge that can save a life.