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No one expects to get hurt in the woods,
but accidents do happen, and Mother Nature
can be a cold, cruel and unforgiving force.
So we are here to help you "Be Prepared".

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In any first aid or survival situation, there is the "BIOLOGY OF HOPE". This refers to how laughter (now) and (future) anticipation of good times, positively helps strengthen the immune system to fight off virus', bacteria, reduces the stress homornes Epinephrine & Cortisol, lowers feelings of depression, anger, fatigue, confusion and tension (in that order) of the situation, and increases Vigor (more energy = resistance to disease). Keep this in mind when you are putting a "Flintstone" bandage on that next boo-boo, or YOU are lost, cold & hungry in the woods...

Adventure Medical/Survival Kits

The Ten Essentials "LEADER RT" ----- 1 lb.6 oz., $50
-----Besides the included FIRST AID KIT, (see below) this package also includes a medical information book, "Wilderness & Travel Medicine" by Dr. Eric Weiss.
--- Brunton 9020G Compass,
--- "FOX 40" glow in the dark, whistle,
--- Coghlans Water- and Windproof matches,
--- Coghlans Tinder Fire Starter
--- HeatSheet Emergency Survival Blanket,
--- Coghlans Sting-Eze and Snakebite Kit.
------ With the survival kit above,& OTC* medications (specific to your group, listed at bottom of page), you will be able to handle ANY emergency that could ever come up on your camping trips. Just don't forget to replace what you use before your next trip.

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Assembling an HERBAL First Aid Kit

How to be an effective helper/healer.

HERBAL First Aid Kit, ready-made.

OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION CHECKLIST

ANTI-FUNGAL OINTMENT --- Tinactin"
--- For athlete's foot, jock itch, or ringworm.
ARTHRITIS PAIN --- Aleve*
--- For Osteo- or Rheumatoid arthritis.
PAIN-KILLER --- Bactine*
--- Pump spray for insect bites, 2nd degree burns, and small cuts
SKIN ALLERGIES: --- Benadryl*
, POISON IVY, OAK & SUMAC: --- Calamine Lotion*
---Use soap & water, don't scratch, wash clothes, then dab with lotion.
COMMON COLD: --- Relief
ANTIBIOTIC: --- Hydrocortisone Cream *
--- For skin irritations.
COTTON BALLS: --- The Many Uses
--- To protect earaches from the cold air.
ANTI-HISTAMINE --- DRISTAN*
--- For nasal allergies.
FIRE BURNS:
---Cover or soak in ice water for 10 minutes, wrap with loose bandage ---and no ointment until next day, if in remote location
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE: --- For animal bites, cuts or gashes.
---For animal bites, flush with HP, dress wound, and capture the animal
------(dead or alive, but leave brain intact in a zip-loc bag for Rabies test).
---For cuts or gashes, flush with HP first, then dress with adhesive bandage.
ANTI-DIARRHEAL: --- Imodium A-D*
ASPIRIN --- Motrin*
--- Ibuprofen for inflammation and swelling.
. SUN BURN --- Solarcaine*
TOOTHACHE: --- Eugenol Oil of Clove*
--- On small cotton ball, put in cavity.
STOMACH ACID --- Pepcid AC*
--- Acid & Acid reflux controller.
GASTRO-INTESTINAL: --- Pepto-Bismol*
--- For Gastritis & heartburn relief.
SNAKEBITES or ALLERGIC BEE STINGS: --- Sawyer Extractor*
--- OR cover with fresh mud to draw out venom & cover with ice in a towel.
SORE THROAT --- Relief Source
HEADACHES: --- Tylenol*
--- Acetaminophen for pain, fever, headaches & migraines.

* All product recommendations are based on value, pack weight/size, dual-functionality, "Best Buys" from Consumer Reports, and/or an "Editor's Choice" in their respective category of 2003 "Best Gear" reviews from: * BackPacker, * Bicyling, * Canoe & Kayak, * Computer Shopper, & * Shallow Water Angler magazines and whether waterproof or able to float.