Every home needs to have a first aid bag stocked with the necessary contents that can help deal with health emergencies. The first aid bag should be kept at a strategic place that will ensure ease in accessing it especially during emergencies.

It is wise to have more than one type of first aid bag. At least there should be a first aid bag stocked with first aid kit items in a home in the car. A first aid bag can be bought from a local drug store or even in online medical supply shop. However one can decide to make one of his own first aid bags and stock it with first aid kit items.

if you are for the idea of making your own first aid bag, make sure that it has enough space to put all the essential first aid kit contents , it can be easily carried from one point to another, choose one that is made up of a material that will last long and one that is simple to open.

It is very ironical that every time we go for a journey, the first thing that we remember to pack and carry is the luggage bag, most of the time we neglect the first aid bag. Even though the things we carry in our luggage bag may not necessarily provide us with safety from unseen circumstances, we still value them more than a first aid bag. Most of us remember the first aid bag whenever a crisis occurs.

If you really care about your health and will wish to stay more healthy in the days to come, remember to always bring along a first aid bag with well-stocked comprehensive first aid contents with you.

A first aid bag will provide you maximum security and safety, for this obvious reason many manufacturers have made different sizes of first aid bags. Better be sure to get one that is light yet durable, handy yet loaded with all the essential first aid items that are useful in emergencies.

 

Alternative practices and therapies have been accepted and integrated in medical practice as part of rehabilitative therapy.  First, it is traditional and not costly.  Second, these therapies target and deal various discomforts.  For example, acupuncture, through this procedure, chi is believed to run naturally after the procedure giving relief rom minor pains like headache, fever and body malaise.  But, an ancient treatment called Ear Candling has placed controversial issues amongst medical practitioners and clients likewise.

Almost of all cultures in ancient times used Ear Candling. This practice is not new but in time past was very popular.  Nowadays, some practitionrs suggest and offer ear candling treatments which are known to alleviate numerous pains and discomforts.  The therapy is used with a special type of candle which is populary known as Ear Candle. This is a hollow candle which is made of cloth soaked in bees wax or paraffin.  The ear candle is to be inserted to a plate with a hole in it.  The plate covers and protects the patient from falling candle debris and to hold the candle during the procedure.

Mechanism:

The treatment involves vacuum mechanism where a hollow candle made of fabric tube soaked in beeswax is inserted in the external auditory canal. The ear candle is then lit and burned for few minutes that generate vacuum that  gently sucks out the earwax, toxin and pressure  from the ears and sinusis.  The procedure is not painful.

Indications:

The treatment is often indicated for sinus pressure, ear wax removal, tinnitus, TMJ syndrome and the like. Ancient practitioners believe that ear candling can align chakra flow, develop spiritual gain, or gives soothing and relaxing effect.

The Debate:

Ear Candling has earned popularity in 2006 or 2007. Many have tried the treatment as it effectively persuadse people due to news and commercials. Most of them confirm of its helpful effects in human body. Actually, many are impressed with the holistic results after the treatment. However, known medical research journals have released reports of its ineffective and hazardous effect to the ear anatomy. As a result, FDA disproves its practice. Yet despite of research results, nobody has ever reported any ear injuries caused by ear candling.

 

There are growing numbers of companies who are producing detox foot pads now and although there is no study and research completed on the specific product to vouch it effectiveness, still a lot of people are opt to buy it because of how they felt after they tried the product.  Detox foot pads are the type of foot patches that a lot of people want to learn more about due to the widely claims that it assist and help a person become healthier in life without doing much  health rituals, thus more people are so interested in knowing this latest health craze known as foot patches. 

Simply, all you have to do is to attach a foot patch on both feet before going to sleep at night and leave overnight. In the morning as you remove the foot patch, discoloration is being noticed and manufacturers say that those are toxins that have been taken out of the body.  The foot patch is allegedly considered to have similar effect as to that of activated charcoal where it pulls out toxins from the body.  The ingredients of these foot patches are mainly herbs and plants which make them safe to use. You are supposed to do this procedure for a certain period of time to cleanse the body.

What makes people confused and skeptical about the product is because; the product is not the first that has claimed to work well without scientific evidence.  There are lots of products and stuffs that really do not work well yet people are still buying and using them because of what they called placebo effect.  It is very common today, so to find out what really works, then you can look for products that have scientific proofs and see the results before spending your money on the things that will not benefit and satisfy you.
 

Most people are conscious of the importance of survival preparation and readiness mainly because of media and news when natural calamities happen in different places, however folks simply do not take necessary action and plans hoping and wishing that it would not happen to them. But naturally if you focus too much on hazard and disaster it's easy to become paranoid that it'd basically occur. 

Instead of manifesting severe fear and panic, that's a definite certainty that tumults are unavoidable it could be wise to make a rather more concrete and rational plan for such an event. By taking this approach you will have the best balance, you'll have a reasonable plan in place, which should protect you and your folks in order that you can take helpful quick action and will not put you in confusion and dilemma. 

Mainly, it is very essential to consider survival tools, gears, gadget or a kit that are appropriate in making such plan mentioned above.  Thorough and careful inspection and selection are to be taken also in choosing and buying applicable items or a kit.

Too much focusing on protection and security, impractical paranoid thoughts can drain your psychological strength. That easy proverb of 'be prepared ' should truly be instilled in each human from a young age as human’s nature is to guard ourselves. 

Your preparation is not the only the remedy to safety and survival. Daily simple routines and habits will be helpful to your regular life in a number of ways too. But when it comes down to safety and survival some preparation is naturally a key part. Take the example of a tsunami or robust quake. 

A simple but complete emergency disaster plan with a superior survival kit and other survival gear can definitely make a great difference in coping with the implications. Those things won't simply be for your ego and 'feel good ' state, they can physically be beneficial and you will be pleased to were prepared. 

Creating a suitable plan will require some thought and consideration. Making a list of  real and possible  scenarios that would happen to you during calamities and prioritize their extremity. Considering your geo location and what past calamities have or could occur regionally or where you can travel?  For instance, if you live in CA or NYC then your disaster plan would be totally different. Are you planning for a tremor or the worst winter on record? 

By knowing the chances and odds of diverse calamities you start to appreciate and picture what survival plan should look like and what suitable survival gear is satisfactory.

When thinking about what survival items you may need to purchase it's quite likely that you're going to need some kind of survival first aid kit. This is vital in some specific form and it could be that you have got the wish to make your own,or there are lots of well designed survival first aid kits that are excellent for most tragedies from the basic to all including contents.


Having the correct survival plan in place is vital however it really is no use unless you've got the right hardware prepared to give. 
 

The world today is extremely toxic and this is causing all manner of health problems and diseases.  Premature aging, body degeneration and diseases are manifestations of toxic world we are living in.  Scientists are in chaos on how to solve and treat these rapidly increasing problems in poor health and illnesses of different kinds.  Accumulation of toxins in the body damage the body cells and are unable to cope with the elimination of these culprit and result to symptoms of uneasiness, sluggishness, tiredness, indigestion, headaches and many more.

Toxins are harmful and lead to the formation of free radical which damage body cells thus weakens the body.  Toxins cause degenerative diseases like arthritis, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and many others.  Elimination of toxins from the body is called detoxification.  Method of detox may vary from simple to complex ones including fasting, detox foot pads, foot patches, exercise, breathing techniques and diet.

Fasting

This method allows the body to rest. Fasting is one way to place the body in complete rest from food and only water is taken into the body.  During a fast the digestive system has no work and thereby it a break from stress of digestive function. This method of detoxification has been used for years to cleanse the body. 

Detox Foot Pads, Foot Patches

Detox foot pads, foot patches contain ingredients that help draw out accumulated toxins from the body.  These look like large bandages that are attached to the soles of the beet by adhesive strips.

From elimination of many toxins from your body through any kind of detoxification methods, the first and initial effect is to have unpleasant symptoms.  It is due to stored toxins in your body  but will eventually experience the benefits of detoxification when the process takes place, you will begin to experience restful sleep, high energy and feel invigorated.

Exercise

Exercise has many useful benefits and it plays a vital role in a healthy lifestyle.  Exercise helps in the eradication of toxins in the body.  Exercising at the gym or taking up other activities like walking or jogging, dancing every day for about 30 minutes is good to eliminate toxins from the body.  Increased blood flow during exercise enables the blood to carry toxins from the body cells to organs where they are eliminated like skin, lungs and kidneys.  Any exercise that you enjoy doing will help with detoxification.

Proper Breathing

When we breathe, oxygen enters the body through the lungs and carbon dioxide is eliminated. Lungs are organs of elimination and are responsible for cleansing the blood. The cells too use oxygen and remove carbon dioxide and other toxins as by-products. Take a few minutes every day to inhale and exhale deeply. This not only helps your body to relax, but it aids with removal of carbon dioxide and other toxins from the body.  Abdominal breathing is just one of many breathing exercises and helps in the detoxification process.

Diet

The digestive system is one way through which the body rids itself of toxins. It is important to eat both cooked and raw organic fruits and vegetables. Take note of products containing high levels of pesticides and avoid them.  A healthy diet rich in anti oxidant packed fruits and vegetables helps the body to fight free radicals as well as providing fiber for effective elimination of wastes.
 

Pawpaw or Papaya is rich in Pro-vitamin A Carotenoids, Vitamin B & C, fiber and minerals. It is known for its several health benefits and its good effects in skin too. It is usually consumed as a fruit and as an ingredient in some dishes. It is also used in skin care products which includes 'Pawpaw Skin Cream, Pawpaw Ointment, Pawpaw Cream' and many more.

Benefits of Pawpaw - As a fruit

1.Papain that is present in Pawpaw helps in keeping the normal function of the digestive system. It aids in the breakdown of protein into amino acids. It is typically used for constipation. Its juice also destroys the intestinal parasites.

2. Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis is prevented by the anti-inflammatory properties of Pawpaw.

3. Pawpaw keeps the immune system strong that helps to fight flu, stomach infections and other bacterial infections.

4. Taking Pawpaw which has very low calories may help in weight reduction. 

5.Cholesterol level is controlled by Pawpaw. It is rich in potassium as well.

6.Pawpaw leaf is used for malaria treatment.


Benefits of Pawpaw in skin care 

1. Pawpaw Ointment is the best treatment for Stings, rashes, boils, cuts and burns. Its self-healing properties immediately soothes and calms the skin.

2. Pawpaw cream or scrub that contains the natural skin exfoliating properties of Pawpaw gently removes dead skin cells, dislodge dirt and blackheads. 

3. An essential ingredient of an excellent anti-aging skin care product is Pawpaw. It maintains the skin firm and keeps the pores tight.

4. Pawpaw cream or lotion removes blemishes and acnes that help in toning skin. Pawpaw is a great skin clarifier.

5. It is an amazing hair conditioner. The extracts of Pawpaw keep the hair smooth and shiny. It also helps in removing dandruff. 

6. Cell renewal of the skin is promoted by Papain which is present in Pawpaw. It gives skin a younger looking skin and delays signs of aging.

7. Pawpaw smoothens and hydrates the skin. An excellent option for dry skin is Pawpaw Cream.