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First Aid

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Mar 9, 2010

First aid is important, and not everyone is prepared or even knows what to do in an emergency situation. You could save the day, or at least mend your paper cut. THe key to first aid is the first ai ...

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Mar 4, 2010

Looks like this dude could use a little help in the first aid department.Via Bits & Pieces,"This guy fell backwards onto a cactus after a few drinks while playing a round of golf at a desert course.  ...

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Feb 28, 2010

Assemble the necessary equipment: a roll of 1- to 2-inch-wide athletic tape and a pair of scissors.Wrap one piece of athletic tape under the heel of the foot and bring both ends up the ankle to either ...

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Feb 19, 2010

Looking to heal your sprained ankle and not sure what to do? Don't panic. A sprained ankle can be quite painful, as well as prevent you from getting where you need to go. You can heal more quickly wit ...

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Jan 25, 2010

Generally, we're not much for current events-slanted issues of Wonderment, but the hottest topic in HowTo deserves far more than our humble attention. The answer for how to help Haiti is not simple. H ...

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Jan 11, 2010

Burning mouth syndrome is not very common, but if you get it it really, really sucks. Symptoms include an extreme, burning sensation in your mouth, including on your tongue and gums. This first aid vi ...

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Jan 11, 2010

Relieve symptoms of indigestion and hear burn with some simple remedies.You Will Need: • Avoidance of triggers • Antacid tablets • Licorice tablets • Aloe vera juice • Acid-blocking tablets • Pillows ...

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Sep 24, 2009

Gun shots, dog mauling, compound fractures, partially severed limbs... Sometimes direct pressure isn't enough to cut the blood loss. This U.S. Army field instructional is a fascinating and thorough ...

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Sep 23, 2009

Would you know what to do if someone ingested poison? Equally important, would you know what not to do?WARNING: Call 911 if the person you suspect has been poisoned is drowsy or unconscious, having di ...

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May 15, 2009

Learn how to immobilize an ankle. The ankle is a complex joint, so when an injury occurs, and you can't get help right away, the first thing to do is keep it from moving – you'll prevent any more dam ...