Injured

Yeah I tend to injury myself a lot. 

Mostly bruises that I have no idea where 

they come from. 

But my sister is a gardener and recently hurt herself, 

and because I am a know-it-all/ pursuer of knowledge. 

I gave her treatment advice. 

RICE 

Rest, Ice,  Compression, Elevation. 

Rest is always good, but ice brings down swelling, 

alternate 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off. 

Compression, I don't know why it works 

but I think it just holds everything in place, 

it also reminds you to not move it. 

(turns out it also helps with swelling)

Elevation, keep it above your heart to keep 

the blood from flowing and 

it keeps swelling down. 

Now for bruising. 

My family uses arnica or traumeel. 

Do not put it on an open wound. 

it reduces swelling, bruising and pain. 

And it is a natural and organic product. 

Pulled muscles can be alleviated with stretching 

and massage. Invest in massage, trust me. 

For injuries to bones or tendons talk to a Doctor. 

But a visit to the chiropractor can be beneficial also. 

Always talk to a doctor before self diagnosing or 

taking prescribed medication. 

And don't go near WebMD.  

You can do it! 

By -J 

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In Case of Emergency

I recently called emergency services for a car accident, 

(everyone was fine)

and I realized how much information 

they want. 

So I figured I should share what you need to know. 

In any event or accident you need to know, 

location, injuries, who is involved, 

and you need to be calm. 

Trust me.

In a car accident 

you need to know a location, 

how many people are involved, 

if anyone is bleeding or unconscious. 

It will also help if you don't move anyone

or try to provide any medical help unless

professionally trained.  

If someone passes out or is unconscious. 

It is helpful to know if they take any 

medications. 

Also save your emergency contacts in your 

phone as ICE and then the name. 

(In Case of Emergency) 

it can help emergency services locate family sooner. 

With the rise in violent attacks at schools 

it can be helpful to remember a few things. 

Stay calm, either stay where you are, 

or move quickly away. 

Do not try and engage the attacker. 

Call emergency services immediately. 

It never hurts to be first aid or CPR 

certified and many local groups like the YMCA,  

Red Cross, and community centers offer it. 

Look into it. 

Best of Luck !

By -J 

On a lighter note.

I dropped the expensive butter all over the floor...

and my feet.