First aid for the home Books

Book SynopsisKnack First Aid covers the most common injuries and illnesses, how to recognize them, how to manage them and, when appropriate, how to prevent them. By Buck Tilton, a trusted first responder and first aid expert who is the author of many FalconGuides and two Knack books, it also covers CPR and other emergencies that require immediate action if a life is to be saved. In addition, emergencies that are not always considered common, such as ones involving mental health, are discussed. Extensive, step-by-step photography takes the reader further than any such previous first aid guide.

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Book SynopsisAre pharmaceutical drugs making you or your family sick? Do you want to use safe, earth-friendly medicines? Do you know how to effectively use supplements and natural remedies to build optimal health? 66% of the U.S. population consults alternative health care providers and over 70% take supplements, but many people don’t know how to use these methods effectively. This family health companion shows you how to address: Acne, Bed-wetting, Childhood vaccinations, Colds, Depression, Diabetes, Fatigue, Food allergies, Headaches, Insomnia, Low libido, Low thyroid, Menstrual cramps, Prostatitis, Teething, and much moreBoth scholarly and soulful, both intellectual and entertaining, this gem of a book has inspiring information for general readers, as well as enough scientific rigor to appeal to health care professionals. Keep this on hand in the family library, or on the waiting room table for your patients. Highly recommended!" Dr Jillian Stansbury, N.D. It's rare to find a non-fiction book about self care that reads like a good collection of short stories. Dr. Boice has such a warm and friendly voice, and the information she relays is thorough and practical in every sense of the word. I keep The Green Medicine Chest close at hand so when I hear the first sneeze, complaints of fatigue, or of encounters with poison ivy, I can come to the rescue with the types of treatments I prefer. ??Leigh Fortson, Embrace, Release, HealTrade ReviewI had to write you immediately after I finished taking your course, The Green Medicine Chest®. What an amazing education you deliver in just two DVDs! This is by far the best source I have found for understanding how to apply natural medicine in my daily life. Thank you for further awakening my own natural healer and for teaching me how to respond to a wide range of illnesses and injuries by using "green" medicine.-Kathleen Luiten, Medical Intuitive and Healer Judith Boice speaks from both experience and inspiration. As a highly qualified practitioner who has worked with many patients, and as a visionary who sees and understands the hidden aspects of the Green World, Dr Boice offers us practical support and deep insights in equal measure.-RJ Stewart, Author, Musician and Teacher www.rjstewart.org I thought the class was incredible. I actually learned how to make flower essences and probably will do it in the future. The information on homeopathics was staggering. This is the first class I have ever taken (including 7 years of college) where I could not take notes fast enough to keep up with the new lecture information. And, I learned that essential oils are much more concentrated than I knew.-Catie Bucher, Yogic Meditation & Essence Qi Gong Instructor Join a Master, Dr. Judith, in her classroom where she awakens for you the ancient healing wisdom in the earth. With this unprecedented offering you will have everything - I mean everything - you need to strengthen your body & fill up your green medicine chest to practice for yourself. This is a must-have, hands-on contribution to sustainability.- Ann Marie Holmes, author of Earth Spirit Living www.AnnMarieHolmes.com "The Green Medicine Chest by Dr. Judith Boice is a must have if you want the answers to better health - naturally. The book is an enjoyable read with personal stories that inspire and jam packed with information that you can apply for your health immediately. Every home would benefit from having this Green Medicine Chest at their finger tips."-Asara Lovejoy, author The One Command

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Book SynopsisNo one knows what the next disaster will be: earthquake, Coronavirus, flu epidemic, flood, terrorist attack. But everyone should know how to survive a medical emergency if a medical professional isn’t available. From Dr. Joe Alton and Amy Alton ARNP comes an updated edition of their bestseller The Survival Medicine Handbook. This unique medical book is meant to enable the average person to handle injuries and illness in situations in which modern medical facilities and professionals aren’t available due to a disaster.This book is written by America’s top medical preparedness experts: Joe Alton, MD, and Amy Alton, ARNP. Their mission: to put a medically prepared person in every family for when medical help is not on the way. Using decades of medical experience, they address, in plain language, dozens of medical issues associated with surviving disasters and epidemics. The Altons also discuss the medical supplies needed to become a medical asset to your family and community as well as alternative and natural strategies for when pharmaceuticals aren’t available. Topics include: Appendicitis and Conditions that Mimic It Urinary Tract Infections Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis Head Injuries Animal Bites Snake Bites Head injuries Kidney Stones Dislocations and Fractures Nosebleeds Pain Medications Natural Pain Relief And much much more! Most medical books will send you to the doctor or hospital when an emergency happens. The Altons assume that the worst might actually happen—that the average person could be left without medical help in a disaster. With their book, you can keep your family healthy in times of trouble.Trade Review“The Ultimate Survival Medicine Guide belongs on the bookshelf of every prepper and survivalist. It perfectly combines traditional medicine, natural remedies, and common sense to keep you and your loved ones healthy and alive when hospitals aren’t a viable option. I can’t recommend it enough!” —Jim Cobb, SurvivalWeekly.com, author of Prepper’s Long-Term Survival Guide “Preparation for a time when Western medical care is not available—such as during a ‘collapse’—is vital for survival. Dr. Joseph and Amy Alton give practical guidance to prepare nonmedical persons and equip them to care for their loved ones during a long-term survival situation. You will feel confident to handle the most common medical situations encountered during a disaster with The Ultimate Survival Medicine Guide: Emergency Preparedness for any Disaster.” —Dr. Scott A. Johnson, author of The Doctor’s Guide to Surviving When Modern Medicine Fails “Dr. Joseph Alton and his wife Amy have made it their lifetime mission to educate those with a preparedness mindset on medical remedies should they find themselves in an emergency scenario where no medical care is available. The Ultimate Survival Medicine Guide is a must-have book for everyone’s preparedness resource library. It’s in mine!” —Survivor Jane™, author of Survivor Jane’s Guide to: Emergency/Survival Hygiene: A Cookbook for Making Survival Hygiene Products “Joe and Amy Alton are well-loved and respected pioneers in the survival and prepper world. They have been more than generous with sharing their time, expertise, and encouragement to thousands of people around the world, and I’m thrilled with the new, abridged version of their book, The Survival Medicine Handbook.” —Lisa Bedford, author of Survival Mom “I have known Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy for many years now, and have been with them on speaking tours, radio interviews, and disaster preparedness expos all over the US. I can tell you that they have been at the forefront of the preparedness industry in general, and they are the leaders when it comes to preparedness medicine.” —Rick Austin, author of Secret Garden of Survival“The Ultimate Survival Medicine Guide belongs on the bookshelf of every prepper and survivalist. It perfectly combines traditional medicine, natural remedies, and common sense to keep you and your loved ones healthy and alive when hospitals aren’t a viable option. I can’t recommend it enough!” —Jim Cobb, SurvivalWeekly.com, author of Prepper’s Long-Term Survival Guide“Preparation for a time when Western medical care is not available—such as during a ‘collapse’—is vital for survival. Dr. Joseph and Amy Alton give practical guidance to prepare nonmedical persons and equip them to care for their loved ones during a long-term survival situation. You will feel confident to handle the most common medical situations encountered during a disaster with The Ultimate Survival Medicine Guide: Emergency Preparedness for any Disaster.” —Dr. Scott A. Johnson, author of The Doctor’s Guide to Surviving When Modern Medicine Fails“Dr. Joseph Alton and his wife Amy have made it their lifetime mission to educate those with a preparedness mindset on medical remedies should they find themselves in an emergency scenario where no medical care is available. The Ultimate Survival Medicine Guide is a must-have book for everyone’s preparedness resource library. It’s in mine!” —Survivor Jane™, author of Survivor Jane’s Guide to: Emergency/Survival Hygiene: A Cookbook for Making Survival Hygiene Products“Joe and Amy Alton are well-loved and respected pioneers in the survival and prepper world. They have been more than generous with sharing their time, expertise, and encouragement to thousands of people around the world, and I’m thrilled with the new, abridged version of their book, The Survival Medicine Handbook.” —Lisa Bedford, author of Survival Mom“I have known Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy for many years now, and have been with them on speaking tours, radio interviews, and disaster preparedness expos all over the US. I can tell you that they have been at the forefront of the preparedness industry in general, and they are the leaders when it comes to preparedness medicine.” —Rick Austin, author of Secret Garden of Survival

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Book SynopsisTHE MODERN-DAY SURVIVAL BIBLE FROM EX-SPECIAL FORCES SOLDIER OLLIE OLLERTON Do you know how to thrive, not just survive? Can you build a fire? Administer critical first aid? Could you stay alive out in the wilderness? Fend off a wild animal? What about societal collapse, extreme weather or urban warfare? In How to Survive (Almost) Anything, former Special Forces soldier Ollie Ollerton passes on all the specialist skills, knowledge and mindset learnt over the course of a life that has experienced some of the world's toughest conditions and most hostile situations: whether that's fending off a wild animal at 10 years-old, serving in the elite Special Forces, or mountaineering in the ice-capped Himalayas. This essential guide meticulously teaches you how to prepare your instincts, ready your mentality and hone your survival skills so that you have the tools and know-how to survive whatever comes next.

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Book SynopsisImmune response relies on various factors like stress tolerance, nutrition, and environmental pollution. Simply using herbs or yoga may not be enough to prevent serious infections like Covid. "Yoga for Super Immunity" offers techniques to detoxify, de-stress, and improve overall health for a strong immune system and disease prevention.

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