


First Aid Training for Frostbite
Frostbite is freezing of body tissue. It is caused by exposure to extremely cold temperatures. Mild cases of frostbite affect just the skin, however, the damage can go deeper. Frostbite affects the extremities of the body including nose, fingers, toes, ears, and...
Emphysema: The Smoker’s Disease
Emphysema is a respiratory disease that continues to get worse over time. It makes it hard to breathe and causes an individual to feel as if they are constantly short of breath. The tiny air sacs and airways in the lungs lose their elastic qualities and this in turn...
Treating Neck and Back Pain with Arnica Essential Oil
Up to 80 percent of Americans complain of pain in the neck or back at some point during their lives. The pain can be the result of injury, illness, sprains, strains, torn muscles, disrupted joints, stretched ligaments, and for several other reasons. Research indicates that applying a topical form of arnica onto sore muscles four times a day for five days can reduce the pain and soreness within the first three days.

Fresh and Frozen – How to Get the Most from Your Fruits and Veggies
With the MyPlate food guidelines stating that we should be eating half of our plate in vegetables and fruit, a lot of families are struggling to find enough fresh produce to fill the bill. Perhaps it’s the area, the hard winter, or just the lack of variety that...