Herb Teas

Herb teas are an effective way to improve your health. Herbs can tend to be too concentrated in a solid state, but not in the form of a tea. Mild teas are used daily for many conditions.

If many herbs are recommended for a disorder, it is best to rotate the herbs on a regular basis. This keeps the body from getting used to the herb.

When preparing herbs, use one to three teaspoons of herbs per cup of boiling water (or as otherwise recommended.) Pour the water into a mug, and allow to sit for five minutes. Do not store your herbs in a clear jar, because the herbs potency breaks down with light.

Ear Infections Part II

Doctors of Chiropractic do not treat ear infections. But when a patient with an ear infection is adjusted by a chiropractor, it helps improve chemical imbalances and increases the body’s immune response.

An eighteen year case study of 4,600 patients with restricted upper neck bones concluded: ear infections were very prominent. When the spine was in proper alignment, ear infections usually didn’t occur.

Case studies tend to prove that many children with chronic ear infections, have nerve interference in their upper neck region. Have your child checked by a chiropractic physician on a regular basis.

Ear Infections Part I

Most parents have been awakened in the night by a crying child that has an ear infection. This condition is painful, and is called acute otitis media. Body temperatures soar to 102-104 and fluid discharges from the ear.

Most pediatricians will treat ear infections with antibiotics or decongestants. In severe, chronic cases, tubes are put into the ears to help with drainage. This type of treatment has many side effects. One side effect is the formation of scar tissue, that can lead to future hearing loss.

When antibiotics are given for ear infection, they are seldomly effective. In many cases, recurrent rates were increased in children that had antibiotic care.

First Aid Safety Part IV

Animal Bites

Scrub with soap and water. Rinse with water. Repeat process several more times. Pat dry and apply bandage or sterile dressing. Call health department or animal control (714-935-7419.) Give information regarding the type of animal and approximate location. Call doctor to determine whether or not a tetanus booster is needed. Watch for redness or swelling

General Aid Guidelines 

Be prepared. Have a well supplied first aid kit at home and in your car. Include rubber gloves in your first aid supplies. Go to first aid and CPR courses that are put on by the Red Cross and other organizations. When responding to an emergency look where the victim is. Determine if you’re going to be safe. If situation is too dangerous allow the paramedics to handle the care giving.

 

First Aid Safety Part III

Puncture Wounds

Scrub with soap and water. Scrub vigorously to encourage bleeding if bleeding is limited. Rinse with water. Pat dry then bandage. Call doctor to determine if tetanus booster is needed. Watch for signs of infection.

Severe Wounds

Apply direct pressure to wound. Elevate wounded arm/leg above level of heart. (Assuming no broken bones.) Apply dressing. If necessary add more dressings on top but DO NOT remove any dressings. Treat for shock by covering and keeping warm. If bleeding persists, continue direct pressure to wound and apply pressure to nearest pressure point (arm: press against artery on inside of upper arm; leg: press against artery at crease of groin.)

WARNING: Use a tourniquet only when previous measures have failed and victim is bleeding to death. If used, tighten tourniquet until bleeding stops. Do Not loosen or remove it.

First Aid Safety Part II

Eye Injuries

Keep victim from rubbing eye. Rinse with water or commercial eye wash. (Hold eyelid open and pour from nose to outside.) If you see a particle that doesn’t come out with the wash, dab with gauze or cloth. If there is a penetrating eye injury, have the victim close both eyes. DO NOT attempt to remove the object. Cover both eyes. Cover the good eye with gauze or cardboard which has a small hole cut in the center. This will cause the good eye to focus on that spot, thus decreasing movement in both eyes.

Tooth Injuries

Check for a broken tooth, injury to gums or a knocked out tooth. Apply gauze or cloth to control bleeding if needed. Find any knocked out tooth and put in container of milk or water. If tooth is knocked out, send it with victim to dentist as soon as possible. Re-implantation is often successful if done within one hour.

Above all else, seek medical advise for any significant injuries. The information contained in this flyer comes from numerous first aid sources, and is only intended to assist in first aid for injuries.

First Aid Safety Part I

Burns

DO NOT:

1) Use ice or ice water;
2) apply butter, ointments or sprays;
3) break blisters;
4) remove burned skin or charred clothing.

For minor burns:

1) Stop the burning. Use cool water from sink or hose, apply cool wet compresses. Continue for 20 to 30 minutes, until burning sensation stops.

2) Cover with clean, dry, non-stick bandage to protect from air. Bandage loosely since swelling may occur.

For severe burns:

1) Get medical help immediately. Let medical help apply bandages.