By Greg then Trenna
Introduction
This post comes from another document on Trenna’s well organised (of course) iPad.
All I’ve done is cut and paste the original document into the main body of this post. I’ve also inserted a PDF of the original document as it appears on the iPad.
I hope you find it either useful or interesting – or both.
Greg
FIRST AID & HOME REMEDIES
MUSCLE or JOINT PAIN/ INFLAMMATION
Consider Heat or Ice.
Heat helps soothe stiff joints & relax muscles.
Cold helps numb sharp pain & reduce inflammation.
CONJUNCTIVITIS
20/4/15
Use hot salty water wipe away from the eye. OTC drops CHLORSIG until infection completely gone.
HAEMATOMA
Is a localised swelling filled with blood.
FOOT, usually after a sprain + INR too high.
Do R.I.C.E. = Rest – Ice – Compress – Elevate.
Do this procedure for as long as there is pain. Immobilisation of the foot for a few days may speed healing, but there needs to be a balance between healing & retaining range of motion of the foot.
BETADINE
26/11/07
Leg gash. Use Betadine as it seals out bacteria but also dries out the wound.
VOMIT
Ginger in any form is good
Drink dry ginger ale to settle the stomach
HOME REMEDIES
INHALATIONS
To help clear nasal passages & make ears pop:
1. Fill a MWO jug with 2½ cups water, heat on high for 4 mins.
2. Fill an eye dropper with a small amount of Eucalyptus oil, 4 drops is the maximum amount to put into the hot water.
3. Put a place mat on the table, get a clean dry bath towel & put shower cap on.
4. When water is done, put 4 drops of Eucalyptus oil in, put jug on place mat, set 4 min timer, cover head with towel & place face in jug deep breathing in the steam, only through nose, in & out.
This procedure can be done up to 4 times per day
PREVENTATIVE @ HOME HEALTH CARE
PSYLLIUM HUSKS
Natural Soluble fibre doesn’t get broken down or retained by the body. It is a bulk forming agent which absorbs water to form a soft mass for easier evacuation.
FOR – CONSTIPATION (mostly from using Norspan #20 patches)?
N.B. 6/17 noted I am increasingly getting constipated. May need more fluid to work & I’m reducing fluid intake due to heart failure.
SOLUBLE FIBRE
In foods – Eat more;
Fruits – melon, mango, small Gala apples
Vegetables, particularly roots & skins, not so much leafy greens.
Peanuts have the most soluble fibre of “nuts”, however they generally have the most salt. So unsalted only. Yuk!
Oat bran – Porridge
Psyllium (seed husks)
Dried beans
Lentils, dried peas
Soy milk, soy products
BLEPHARITIS
Commenced – 2004 Hold hot flannel over eyes 4 mins m.a.n.e
FOR – Swollen eyelids
[GM: Blepharitis gets it’s own post on this site, HERE.]