First Aid Kit - How to Make a First Aid Kit

Having a first aid kit is an important part of emergency preparedness . You should have a first aid kit for both your home food storage and (as a condensed version) 72 hour kits . Directions: Print the notes and list of first aid supplies. Check off each item that has been put into your first aid kit. Checklist: First Aid Kit Supplies (pdf) Notes: Update your first aid kit every six months (put a note in your calendar/planner) to replenish and check all supplies.

Thieves Oil Recipes Thieves Oil comes from research about four thieves during the 15th-century plague who used cloves, rosemary, and other aromatics to protect themselves while robbing plague victims. How to use: Diffuse for short periods of time (1/2 hour or less) in the work or home environment. Apply to the bottom of the feet or dilute with a Massage Oil Base for a stimulating massage under the arms and on the chest at the base of the neck. Common Ingredients: Clove (Syzygium aromaticum), lemon (Citrus limon), cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), Eucalyptus radiata, and rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Here are two recipes for Thieves Oil. One from Karen another from Debbie. Thieves Oil recipes: Equal amounts of eucalyptus, rosemary, cinnamon, clove and lemon. Thieves Oil Courtesy of Caroline Rogers founder of Nutrition Naturally and co-owner of The Tidewater Companion- A Holistic Health Directory and Resource Guide! Here is one story: The Four Thieves Vinegar. Thieves Oil is not available in stores.

What to do when there’s no doctor by Gary F. Arnet, D.D.S. Issue #75 We are used to being able to see a doctor at any time for any reason, no matter how small. Will this always be the case? Not necessarily. There are many scenarios in which access to medical care may be restricted. You could be on your own for a few days to a few weeks. All it takes is a major natural disaster, such as a blizzard, earthquake, or flood, a sustained power outage, or a terrorist attack to disrupt routine care. New threats, such as biological or nuclear attacks, could cause hundreds of thousands of casualties. During any sustained natural or man-made disaster you may be doing things that you normally would not. Are you prepared for the many situations that could limit your availability to medical care? The information presented here is intended to help you plan and prepare for the possibility that you might need to manage your own routine medical care and minor injuries if medical care is not available. Preparing for the worst Disposable gloves Sterile gauze pads Adhesive tape