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"First Aid Online If you're facing a minor first aid crisis and have access to the Internet, you can get excellent information from a number of web sites including: www.onhealth.com, www.webmd.com, www.mayohealth.org and others. These sites have a search line to type in the kind of problem such as burns, poisoning, shock. You will get information to help you recognize the symptoms and tell you how to treat the condition." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "Note: first aid experts note that you should wait until the wound has stopped bleeding before applying the sugar. • Cheap and Greasy First Aid If you or a family member suffers a minor cut while away from home, and there is no antiseptic or antibiotic ointment handy, consider dabbing petroleum jelly on the wound. It can be just as effective as antibiotic cream in protecting the skin and in helping heal tissue, doctors say, and will save you money as well. "Super Glue" Better than Stitches?" - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "Si BURNS See also first aid, page 123 An Herbal Ointment G 'hinese herbalists recommend covering scalds and burns with Ching Wan Hung ointment. Apply the ointment, available at many natural foods stores (and at Chinese pharmacies), directly to a clean burn. The ingredients are a secret, but according to herbalists, the ointment heals burns quickly. • French Fries for Fire-Damaged Skin? N, ot quite, but raw potatoes that are washed, cut and pressed on a burn can bring soothing relief almost instantiy." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"ALOE VERA Known since the days of ancient civilisation as 'the first aid plant' because of its miraculous healing properties, aloe vera is used worldwide. Known primarily for its power to aid healing of wounds and burns it is also used as a skin cleanser, antiseptic, moisturiser, nutrient and antioxidant. It promotes cell growth, which is why it speeds up healing. It improves digestive tract function and is prescribed also to treat constipation." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"Nature offers superior solutions to health In first aid, antibiotic skin creams are packaged and marketed as being high tech. They sound high tech; they have triple-antibiotic ointment. Yet in reality, aloe vera gel taken from a plant right out of the ground is far more effective as an antibiotic than any over-the-counter, first aid antibiotic skin creams. Aloe vera gel accelerates the healing of wounds while creating a natural bandage as the gel dries and pulls together." - Mike Adams, Spam Filters for Your Brain (Get the book.)

"Jan took a dose of the antibiotics that she and David always carried in their first aid kit when traveling, and they stopped at a pharmacy for a heating pad to wrap around her arm to help disperse the clot—both standard protocol. They passed a road sign pointing to a local hospital along the deserted highway. David looked at Jan questioningly. She shook her head no. "I want to get home to medical care I know we can count on," she told him. With Jan's eyes locked on the crimson line to make sure it wasn't progressing, they headed home." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"Yet in reality, aloe vera gel taken from a plant right out of the ground is far more effective as an antibiotic than any over-the-counter, first aid antibiotic skin creams. Aloe vera gel accelerates the healing of wounds while creating a natural bandage as the gel dries and pulls together. In one case after another, whether you're looking at foods, first-aid items, modern medicine, prescription drugs or cosmetics, most of the time nature already has a superior answer to the challenges that face people." - Mike Adams, Spam Filters for Your Brain (Get the book.)

"This type of condition clearly goes beyond the remit of first aid prescribing. However, once the emergency situation has been dealt with, homeopathic treatment may still be of value in helping the patient to come to terms with the trauma. Prescribing of this kind is best delivered by an experienced homeopathic practitioner. The following are some possible homeopathic remedies that may be considered as treatment. Arnica: This is the primary remedy to consider after a trauma of any kind occurs to help the body come to terms with systemic shock." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"As a first aid measure to avert potential heart attacks or strokes, the body attempts to contain the bleeding wounds. It does this by dispatching the glue-like lipoprotein, LP5, into the blood. LP5 attaches itself to the open wounds, thereby sealing them. To promote the wounds healing and to prevent them from repeated bleeding, the sticky LP5 catches the relatively large lipoprotein molecules, such as LDL and VLDL cholesterol molecules (or "bad" cholesterol), and builds them into the artery walls. The resulting protective "bandage" saves the person's life, at least for a while." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.) "In most cases, a pain signal occurs when one of the brain's first aid hormones, called histamine, is secreted in large amounts and passes over the pain nerves near or alongside a congested area. The body also uses histamines to reject foreign materials such as viral particles or toxic substances and to direct other hormones or systems in the body to regulate water distribution. The latter function of histamine is very important, for where there is a buildup of toxins, there is also an acute water shortage (dehydration)." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"A variety of drug samples, used in first aid kits. for fatigue, acute cases of depression, for feelings of displeasure associated with ones work environment [4]. Prophylactic when preparing for tests, for increased capacity when under physical stress. As a mildly active aphrodisiac, especially for bashful women. Against depressive disorders of menopause. For quitting smoking in place of nicotine patches. first aid for injuries caused by the tin foil or lacquer (Fig. 3)." - Josef A. Brinckmann and Michael P. Lindenmaier, Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals: A Handbook for Practice on a Scientific Basis (Get the book.)

"Included in family practice are such services as the prescription and fitting of birth control devices, first aid, and minor surgery. Minor surgery includes the repair of minor wounds and lesions and the removal of growths and foreign bodies from superficial tissues. When necessary, it includes the use of local anesthetics and appropriate first aid procedures. first aid includes the treatment of ambulatory acute injuries and conditions that are routinely seen and handled in general practice. Many naturopaths have also developed advanced expertise in different natural therapeutic modalities." - Michael T. Murray, ND, Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1 (Get the book.)

"Labeling this as first aid for extremely stressed skin is sort of like considering a Twinkie and a Diet Coke a balanced nutritional meal. At best this will moisturize dry skin and keep it protected from furthet dryness—something any basic moisturizer can do. © $$$ Face Contour Fluid ($38 for 70.07-ounce ampoules; total of 0.49 ounce) is said to contain ingredients that flush out waste material from skin tissue, which is absurd. Skin cannot be flushed of wastes from the outside; while the process of sweating helps to do this, most other waste products are filtered by the liver and kidneys." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.)

"HOMEOPATHY The remedies below can play a complementary role in speeding up recovery from a mild to moderate sprain, provided the necessary first aid measures have been taken. To treat a severe sprain that requires a plaster cast and even surgery, consult an experienced homeopathic practitioner. Arnica: If an injury has been sustained, Arnica can help the body deal with the systemic shock. In addition, it will help ease pain and encourage the re-absorption of blood from engorged tissues." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "HOMEOPATHY The following homeopathic first aid measures can play a positive role in gently, but efficiently, speeding up recovery from a black eye. It is, however, important that the injury is first assessed by a doctor or optometrist. If the black eye is severe, there is a risk that further complications may develop, such as damage to the eyeball, or a concussion. Arnica: This remedy is generally the first choice to treat a black eye. It can promptly heal bruised tissue by promoting the swift re-absorption of blood." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "DANGER: Shock is life-threatening and requires immediate emergency assistance. first aid for shock includes laying the person down, raising the legs to help blood return to the heart, stopping any bleeding, ensuring warmth, and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if needed. Emergency medical staff will administer oxygen and intravenous fluids to help raise blood pressure." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Others are enthusiastic about the benefits of vinegar as first aid for heartburn. It seems like the last thing anyone with heartburn would want to swallow, yet some people swear that it helps. A doctor advised a family friend to take a tablespoon of vinegar for heartburn relief. I tried 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and it worked. It tastes strong for a few minutes and I thought the heartburn was worse. Then the pain went away for good. One of the most fascinating uses of vinegar is in a cholesterol-lowering mixture." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"US do a lot more often than we do. According to a study in a British journal of plastic surgery, pasteurized honey has been found to reduce infection and promote wound healing. Yes, it can be messy, but honey also does its part to keep the wound moist while it heals. Once you've been bitten by a mosquito, spider or other insect, fight back in the kitchen. Take a handful of vitamin C capsules, crush them using a mortar and pestle (or sturdy spoon and bowl) and mix with a dash of water. Apply the thick paste directly to the bite, and you should feel relief within minutes." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"He had been given first aid and medications during his 10 days in the hospital but scans showed the mass of fluid near the rupture didn't seem to reduce. They wanted to try pranic healing so I took the photo of the boy and invoked and applied general pranic healing therapy for pancreas and for fluid mass to clear up. I must have given 2 or 3 sessions before the boy started to feel better but his nausea stopped and he began to feel hungry. I continued the protocol for several more 10 sessions. His mom took him for a scan and reports showed that the mass had reduced 90%. He went back to school." - Alan E. Smith, UnBreak Your Health: The Complete Guide to Complementary & Alternative Therapies (Get the book.)

"It will halt internal bleeding, and it can even be applied directly as first aid to external areas of the body that are bleeding. Like lemon, cayenne breaks up and loosens mucus in the body. This benefits the sinuses, the bronchial tubes, and the lungs and allows clearer and easier breathing. Cayenne is high in both vitamins A and C, and contains some B vitamins as well. It also contains potassium and calcium, both of which make it highly alkalizing to the body. Capsaicin is the most active compound found in cayenne." - Tom Woloshyn, The Complete Master Cleanse: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing the Benefits of The Lemonade Diet (Get the book.)

"But the time to think about first aid is not when you're standing in front of the bathroom mirror looking at the blood seeping through the toilet paper you've stuck on your cut. The time to think about first aid is pre-ouch. The best advice for dealing with first-aid supplies is that old Boy Scout motto: "Be prepared." "Have everything dealing with first aid in one place; that way when an emergency arises you won't have to run all over the place searching for the first-aid supplies that you may need," advises Joan Handler, a health services specialist for the American Red Cross." - Debora Tkac, Kim Anderson, Everyday Health Tips: 2000 Practical Hints for Better Health and Happiness (Get the book.)

"It is used for first aid to keep minor cuts from becoming infected. Your use of Neosporin is new to us. If you stop getting good results, check back with your doctor. There are a number of other prescription treatmerits for acne that should help. Some people develop serious skin reactions to neomycin. • • • Over-the-Counter Treatment: Benzoyl Peroxide Benzoyl peroxide is the primary ingredient in most OTC acne treatments. This compound has antimicrobial activity and is usually quite effective for mild acne. • • • Q. My teenage son has a mild case of acne, but to him it is huge." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"That word is usually followed by a few thoughts about finding first aid, quickly. But the time to think about first aid is not when you're standing in front of the bathroom mirror looking at the blood seeping through the toilet paper you've stuck on your cut. The time to think about first aid is pre-ouch. The best advice for dealing with first-aid supplies is that old Boy Scout motto: "Be prepared." - Debora Tkac, Kim Anderson, Everyday Health Tips: 2000 Practical Hints for Better Health and Happiness (Get the book.)

"People with hemophilia may bleed somewhat longer than other people, but minor bleeding episodes can generally be controlled by ordinary first aid measures. Injuries also commonly cause bleeding inside the body—bleeding we may neither see nor feel. Unchecked internal bleeding can be serious—even life threatening—for a person with hemophilia. Blood that leaks into the knee joint, a common site of internal bleeding, can cause painful swelling. Repeated bleeding eventually destroys the cartilage that enables the knee to work smoothly and easily." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.) "Improper treatment causes many injuries, and there is a lot of misinformation concerning first aid. (See What to Do in Case of Snakebite on page 711.) It is worth emphasizing that the majority of snakes are not poisonous. Nevertheless, anyone who has been bitten by a snake should be seen by a professional immediately, because the severity of initial symptoms does not always reflect the seriousness of the bite. The nutrients and other measures outlined here are intended to alleviate pain and hasten healing after appropriate medical care has been administered." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"This characteristic may have been advantageous to Paleolithic humans, where several factors acted in concert to challenge their iron status, including 1) the highly-active Stone Age lifestyle; 2) a lack of readily available first aid kits to curtail prolific bleeding from traumatic injury, and; 3) infection with iron-depleting parasites, especially hookworm (hunter-gatherer populations, and individuals in developing countries, are often afflicted with hookworm, which can double and even triple daily iron losses (6,7))." - Anthony Colpo, The Great Cholesterol Con: Why Everything You've been Told About Cholesterol, Diet and Heart Disease is Wrong (Get the book.)

"To prevent this danger before it arises, the body uses an entire arsenal of first aid measures, including the release of the blood chemical lipoprotein 5 (LP5) and cholesterol. Owing to its sticky nature, LP5 works as a "Band-Aid" to create a firmer seal around the wounds and lesions within the arteries. As a secondary but equally important rescue operation, the body attaches specific types of cholesterol to the injured areas of an artery (more on this in the section "High Cholesterol"). This acts as a more reliable bandage than LP5 can provide." - Andreas Moritz, The Liver and Gallbladder Miracle Cleanse: An All-Natural, At-Home Flush to Purify and Rejuvenate Your Body (Get the book.)

"Be aware that the information in this entry is not meant to serve as a substitute for a hands-on course in first aid, but as a review should you ever be called upon to use your first aid training. STANDARD HEIMLICH MANEUVER The Heimlich maneuver, named for its developer, Dr. H.J. Heimlich, will expel an object that is lodged in the throat and blocking breathing. 1. Stand (or kneel, in the case of a child or much shorter adult) behind the person who is choking, wrapping your arms around his or her waist. 2. Make a fist with one hand and clasp your other hand over your fist." - Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND, Smart Medicine for Healthier Living : Practical A-Z Reference to Natural and Conventional Treatments for Adults (Get the book.)

"These include bacitracin (Baciguent), polymyxin B and bacitracin (Polysporin, Neosporin), or neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin (Bactine first aid, Myci-tracin, Neo-Polycin, Neosporin Maximum Strength, Topisporin, Triple Antibiotic). These ointments are used to prevent infection (usually not necessary in minor scrapes) and keep the wound moist. Allergy to any of the component antibiotics can lead to local redness, itching, and swelling. Topical analgesics. These include such products as Bactine first aid Antiseptic and many others." - Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (Get the book.)

"Treatment First Aid Acommonsense, first aid approach would be to get the person out of the sun, and to provide rest, fluid replacement, and cooling. Cooling can be accomplished by applying ice packs and wrapping the person in a cool, wet sheet. When the condition is severe, the individual should be rushed to a medical facility as soon as possible. This applies especially to the person who is in shock, as evidenced by shivering, incoherence, and confusion. Fluids containing electrolytes are also important." - Gary Null, Ph.D., The Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Healing: A Comprehensive A-Z Listing of Common and Chronic Illnesses and Their Proven Natural Treatments (Get the book.)

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