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In December, we published an article about the essential first aid supplies you should keep at your house. This quite thorough list will have you prepared for almost any minor injury or illness. However, after a recent injury occurred at our house, we discovered that one important item was lacking- non-adhesive dressings.
The list provided by the American Red Cross does include many important supplies for wounds. …
In New Hampshire, we already have had a snowstorm that handed us an inch of snow per hour for at least a quarter of the day. When it’s falling that fast, it is best to stay at home. But what if it keeps falling, the power goes out, and you are stranded? Then, on top of that, what if someone gets badly burned, cut, or injured in another manner? Do you have a well-equipped first aid kit? Band-aids and Neosporin just won’t cut it. Here’s what is recommended by the American Red Cross:…
I recently started taking a Bikram Yoga class in Boston, Massachusetts, because I wanted to try something new. My friend works there, so she told me about the trial period classes, and I thought it would be a fun thing to try!…
Perhaps, like most people you have suffered from the pains of a sore muscle or cramps. To alleviate this pain, you crave nothing more than to place something warm against the pained area. What are your options?
1. You could purchase an electric heating pad. Of course, that means you need to sit somewhere near an outlet.
2. You could purchase a package of adhesive heating pads. However, most of these have a strong odor. Also, they are single use items, making them rather expensive.
3. You could purchase a microwavable heating pad. Reusable and no need for an outlet, makes this a…
Neck pain is an almost inevitable part of a person’s life. Everyone will experience neck pain at one point or another with varying severity. Neck pain can be acute or chronic; most of the time though, it is not serious. Poor posture is the primary cause of this condition. However, there are cases when neck pain is a symptom of a more serious problem. If you experience severe neck pain despite several days of self-care, it is important to seek medical attention.
Symptoms of Neck Pain
Neck pain can manifest itself in different ways. Signs and symptoms of this condition may include:
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