Discover how to make and use natural remedies from home-grown herbs to improve your health and wellbeing. In recent years, more people than ever have turned to natural remedies for general health and wellbeing, and for help with ailments, from the common cold to arthritis. This comprehensive book of expert advice teaches you how to grow your own herbs, harvest plants from the wild, and process ingredients to create your own cabinet of natural remedies, all with safety in mind. In this updated, expanded, and fully redesigned edition of his bestselling classic, author Andrew Chevallier - a fellow and former president of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists - combines the latest scientific research with the traditional and folkloric use of the plants to give detailed information about the benefits and constituents of more than 560 herbs, from aloe vera and cardamom through to witch hazel and yarrow. Dive deep into the pages of this nature book to discover: - An unrivalled and expanded range of herbs, showcasing more than 560 plants and their properties, as well as remedy lists for almost 150 ailments, from stress to skin problems. - Written by bestselling author Andrew Chevallier, an experienced medical herbalist and healer. - Combines detailed images with an accessible writing style, making herbal healing and home remedies applicable for all. - Updated throughout to include the latest scientific research, including 11 new key herbs. Clear imagery will help you identify and distinguish between the different healing plants, while a detailed self-help section shows you how to treat more than 150 common ailments, including with practical herbal remedies you can make at home: learn how to create delicate tea infusions, strong tinctures, sweet syrups, infused oils, powdered poultices, and more. Whether you're a natural health newbie or an experienced herbalist, the Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine is the unrivalled guide to natural healing, with practical recipes and advice you can trust.

The UK's only fully authorized first aid guide is packed with step-by-step first aid advice, from emergency first aid and first aid for babies and children, to the latest guidelines on resuscitation, helping a drowning casualty, and snake bites. First Aid Manual is endorsed by St John Ambulance, St Andrew's First Aid, the British Red Cross, and is used as the official training manual for the UK's leading first aid organisations' courses. Find out how to treat over 100 different conditions from splinters and sprained ankles to strokes and unresponsiveness, and learn how to use essential equipment including a defibrillator. Step-by-step photography, all shot in-situ to reflect real-life issues, shows you what to do in any situation. The bestselling First Aid Manual covers all aspects of first aid - it is the ideal first aid book for you and your family. Keep it handy; it could be a life-saver. Previous edition ISBN 9781409342007

A concise guide to coping with any medical emergency?while at sea

Accidents that happen aboard a boat occur miles from professional medical help. First Aid Companion is a life-saving guide for dealing with any onboard medical emergency?including drowning, hypothermia, head injuries, heatstroke, fractures, and burns. Offering clear, step-by-step treatments that anyone can follow, this practical guide will vastly improve any victim's chances of survival.Includes treatment for seasickness, immersion, external bleeding, chest pains, and seizures

As vital as a first aid kit, this practical, splash-resistant guide will allow anyone onboard to take control of even the most serious medical emergency that occurs while at sea.

The award-winning guide to medical training for wilderness rescue and self-care Wilderness First Responder is a comprehensive text for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of backcountry emergencies, written by wilderness expert Buck Tilton with more than a dozen medical professionals. Thoroughly updated and revised, this teaching manual for the National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness First Responder course represents more than a century and a half of combined experience in wilderness medicine, rescue, and education. It is essential reading for wilderness educators, trip leaders, guides, search and rescue groups, and anyone who works or plays far from definitive medical care. This invaluable resource includes expert step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and "Signs and Symptoms" sidebars designed to help you provide immediate care in the wilderness-whenever you are more than an hour away from an ambulance or a medical facility. It shows how to conduct a patient assessment, improvise when ideal materials are not handy, and decide whether or not to evacuate the injured. Learn how to assess and treat: Airway obstructions Cardiac arrest External and internal bleeding Shock Spine injuries Head injuries Chest injuries Abdominal injuries Fractures and dislocations Athletic injuries Soft-tissue injuries Cold- or heat-induced injuries Altitude sickness Insect bites and stings Diabetic emergencies Poisoning emergencies Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis

Leading physical therapist Paula Clayton brings her thirty years of experience, treating everyone from the keen runner to elite athletes, to this highly practical, quick-fix book. You have probably bought this book after repeated bouts of Achilles pain, which you just can't seem to get on top of. Look no further! Paula has taken what is currently known (thanks to all the amazing tendinopathy researchers) in the physical therapy profession and compressed it so that you can finally understand: * What is causing the pain * The extent of the Achilles tendinopathy * How to prepare for rehabilitation * How to self-treat your Achilles tendon * How to rehabilitate your Achilles tendon * How to build a series of individualized progressive loading exercises

As the world gets more dangerous, you have to be prepared for anything, even the worst. In 150 Survival Secrets, seasoned survivalist James C. Jones provides insider tips to help you and your family survive any catastrophe. Divided into practical sections, 150 Survival Secrets answers every question you've ever had about disaster preparedness. One section lists the practical details of making it through any kind of emergency situation. Some topics include: How to survive extreme winter conditions How to put together a homemade survival kit in the case of an emergency How to safely evacuate from an urban area during a disaster How much and what type of food to store at home for long-term emergencies How to survive an active shooter situation How to treat common injuries. Other sections answer everything you've ever wondered about disaster prepping, including what being a survivalist entails, how to equip your home for survival situations, what gear is essential for a survivalist to own, what elements are essential in a good emergency plan, what types of disasters you can expect to face in your lifetime, and more. So what are you waiting for? With 150 Survival Secrets, you'll be prepared for anything and everything.

How to cope and care in an emergency - from splints, simple bandages and slings to life-saving techniques. Designed to help you assess, recognize and handle medical emergencies of all kinds swiftly, calmly and efficiently. Deals in detail with every level of problem, from sickness and headaches to serious incidents. Special chapters on everyday health care and life-saving techniques for babies and small children.

As we have seen with the recent COVID-19 pandemic, disaster preparedness is not a luxury. Everyone from Louis Pasteur to the Girl Scouts has championed the motto "Be Prepared"-but what does that mean in today's constantly changing world? In this age of anxiety, when reports of mass shootings, political unrest, the threat of nuclear war, devastating natural disasters, and digital attacks dominate the news and are transforming our lives, we yearn for some control. We want to make sensible decisions to help keep us on track when everything seems to be going off the rails. We want to be ready-to the best of our abilities-for the worst that can happen. As a seasoned war correspondent with more than thirty years of experience working in crisis zones and a pioneering safety consultant, Judith Matloff knows about personal security and risk management. In How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need, she shares her tried-and-true methods to help you confidently handle whatever challenges comes your way. Learn how to: Perform emergency first aid Create a bunker Keep yourself safe when traveling Keep yourself safe from online hacks and dozens of other invaluable tips to stay safe in any circumstances Blending humorous stories and anecdotes with serious advice, Matloff explains how to remain upright in stampedes, avoid bank fraud, prevent sexual assault, stay clean in a shelter, and even be emotionally prepared for loss. From cyber security, active shooter situations, and travel, to natural disasters and emotional resilience, she shares tips that will give even the most anxious person a sense of control over life's unpredictable perils. Unfortunately, we can't anticipate all the crises of our lives. But with How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need, you'll find the skills and confidence you need to weather an emergency. The book includes 38-42 black-and-white illustrations.

First aid is a crucial step in a health emergency. It can be provided by anybody anywhere, but one should be aware of the correct first aid methods for specific conditions like cramps, bleeding injuries, accidental falls, burns and poisonous bites. This book gives you tips to cope with any accident, and prevent the worsening of the condition. It helps you handle the situation before the doctor arrives.

Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED, Eighth Edition is ideal for use within training courses designed to certify individuals in first aid, CPR, and AED. More than a stand-alone text, this student manual is the center of an integrated teaching and learning system that offers many resources to better support instructors and prepare students to learn life-saving skills. This manual includes: Updated content that meets or exceeds the scientific recommendations developed by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and is consistent with the CPR and ECC Guidelines as established by the American Heart Association and other resuscitation councils around the world Emphasis on life-threatening conditions and focus on critical life-saving skills Decision tables that provide a concise summary of what signs to look for and what treatment steps to take during an emergency Current information on CPR, AED, injuries, and illnesses New and updated content on hemorrhage control, opioid overdose response, compression-only CPR, and COVID-19

If you are prepared, you can save lives. In the current opioid epidemic, opioid emergencies can arise without warning, among those we didn't expect to be affected. This guide shows you how to prepare and what to do. It describes the equipment you need, and the step-by-step procedures you need to know to care for a person in crisis and keep yourself safe. As a rescuer, you may have training in opioid emergency response through your job, or you may have no formal training. This guide is for everyone. In an easy-to-scan format, it breaks down information by level of expertise. Use this guide to build on the expertise you have, or to build the expertise you need.

Emergency 1st aid handbook 5th edition

Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED, Eighth Edition course materials are ideal for use within college-level courses designed to train individuals in first aid, CPR, and AED. This manual features current content on topics from CPR skills to opioid emergencies to COVID considerations and precautions. To simplify training, the text focuses on the most vital lifesaving skills, so participants have clarity on how to respond to common emergencies like cardiac arrest, choking, life-threatening bleeding, anaphylactic shock, and strokes. Updated, Evidence-Based Content. Updated content that meets or exceeds the scientific recommendations developed by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and is consistent with the Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Guidelines as established by the American Heart Association (AHA) and other resuscitation councils around the world. Current and in-depth information on CPR, AED, injuries, and illnesses, including new content on hemorrhage control, airway obstruction response, and more. Decision tables that provide a concise summary of what signs to look for and what treatment steps to take during an emergency. Training Geared for the Real World New and updated content on hemorrhage control, opioid overdose response, airway obstruction response, compression-only CPR, COVID-19, and more. New content on face masks, face shields, and hands-only CPR helps learners to respond despite coronavirus pandemic concerns. Greater emphasis on willingness and confidence to act is presented throughout the text, including discussion on how to communicate during emergencies. A range of online and classroom-based teaching and learning materials enable flexible course delivery..