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Frequently Asked Questions...

What are some household products that can be used for First Aid?

Obviously, every person in ahome should be able to dial the Emergency Number with clear instructions and a First Aid kit in homes is always a good idea, but what natural household products can be used for First Aid?

I know pepper can be used for cuts, aloe for burns (after it's been under running cold water for at least 10 minutes) but are there more?
Hazel: All the sites I've read about burn care have said: " do NOT put butter or salt containing substances on burns."


Answer:

Garlic
Garlic can be used on acne or infected spots due to its antiseptic properties. Simply rub the garlic clove on the infected area. Crushed garlic can be used to draw corns.

Onion
Onion can be used to relieve insect stings, nettle rash or hives. Take a fresh slice of onion and place it over the inflamed area.

Ginger
Ginger is useful for nausea and to prevent travel sickness. Chew a piece of crystallized ginger or drink fresh infused ginger herbal tea. This can also be useful during pregnancy.

Chamomile
Use an infusion of Chamomile flowers taken as herbal tea for shock and nervous upsets.

Peppermint
Use an infusion of peppermint leaves in a herbal tea for indigestion.

Aloe
The Aloe vera plant can be used to soothe minor burns, scalds and sunburn. Simply split a leaf open and apply the gel to the affected area.

Wild flowers
There are also many countryside plants and herbs having medicinal properties. These include :
Daisies for bruises and sprains
Yarrow for wounds and nosebleeds
Lemon balm for insect bites
Dock leaves for nettle stings
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i wanted to add
saliva is a good antiseptic
ginger shredded strips, for sore throat & coughs
limestone, for insect stings, infections (watchout it's pretty corrosive, only a small pinch)
sugar crystals for reducing bleeding / helping clotting, from cuts & gashes

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Choosing the Best Hearing Aid

Choosing the best hearing aid is like choosing any product - it's a matter of weighing the pros and cons of the many hearing aids on the market.
Choosing the best hearing aid is like choosing the best car, refrigerator or stereo; it's about choosing the device that most suits the patient's needs. Thanks to new developments in hearing aid technology, smaller and less obvious hearing aids now pack even more power into their tiny equipment. Digital technology offers the ability to amplify quiet sounds without distorting loud sounds, making it easier for patients to hear everyday conversations, enjoy music and participate in every day events.
Choosing the Best Hearing AidWhen evaluating the various hearing aid options, consider the pros and cons of each.
Battery life: In general, the smaller hearing aids that fit into the ear have the shortest battery life. For some patients, hiding the hearing aid in the ear canal outweighs the annoyance of changing batteries frequently. Other patients may consider the battery life of hearings aids more important and choose another larger model with a proportionately larger battery that needs less frequently updates.Size: Size matters in terms of hearing aids. Smaller hearing aids may provide less amplification of sounds. It's important to consult with an audiologist, a specialist in hearing, to discover the best hearing aid options for a particular patient's circumstances.Cost: Medicare doesn't cover the cost of hearing aids, but private insurance might, so check plans carefully. Some audiologists offer payment plans.

Hearing Aid Basics for Comparison ShoppingTo truly evaluate the costs and benefits of various hearing aids, as well as weed our misleading claims, consider the following:
Warranty: A good warranty covers parts, maintenance and repairs for a specific time period. Check and compare warranty claims among various hearing aid brands.Claims: If a hearing aid company claims it can fully restore hearing, be skeptical. While hearing aids can greatly help hearing loss and uncover many lost sounds, they cannot restore perfect hearing.One-size-fits-all: Like eyeglasses, one type of hearing aid won't work for everyone. Only an audiologist can examine the patient's hearing and recommend specific types of hearing aids to correct for hearing loss. Just as an optometrist doesn't prescribe the exact same lenses to every patient with nearsightedness, so too will an audiologist recommend different options depending upon the patient's hearing loss.

Adjusting to a Hearing AidEven the best hearing aids require an adjustment period. The National Institute of Deafness cautions patients to expect certain things: their own voices may sound too loud, a whistling sound may be noted, or some sounds may be too loud or too soft. While an audiologist may be able to adjust the hearing aid to compensate for this, some problems may be inevitable. Patients are advised to be patient and try to get used to their new hearing aids.
Hearing aids can open up a world that was once closed to patients by introducing sound into their lives. They can improve the quality of life for senior citizens and help many participate in normal daily life, making everything from trips to the grocery store to church meetings easier to navigate. When choosing the best hearing aids, be sure to evaluate and comparison shop, working with an audiologist to discover truly what's the best hearing aid to improve hearing loss.

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