Sunday, February 3, 2008

how make first & emergency at home

SHOCK
All accidents and emergencies induce a degree of emotional shock, which should be treated together with any injuries. Bach Rescue remedy (2-4 drops) and homeopathic Arnica (30 C), given together, should be your first line of treatment, especially if an injury has been sustained.
HOMEOPATHY :
In addition to Arnica, one of the following remedies my be indicated :
Aconite if the person is panicky, fearful, and frightened Gelsemium if the person is trembling with fear ignatia if the person is shocked after bad news take 30c of chosen remedy every 10 minutes until calm.


DOG BITES
If bitten by dog in an area where rabies occurs, seek medical help immediately : a rabies antidote must be given within 24 hours to be effective. A tetanus booster is recommended for all serious wounds and bites from all mammals, no matter how small .

HERBAL AND AROMATHERAPY
calendula and tea tree oil . clean the area thoroughly with calendula tincture diluted 1:5 with warm water. Keep the wound covered with a dressing on which a few drops a tea tree oil have been sprinkled.

HOMEOPATHY
Hyperium 30c every 4 hours for the first day.



NOSEBLEEDS

Foreign bodies can cause nosebleeds, so if the sufferer is a young child, first check that this is not the cause. If nosebleeds are a regular occurrence, follow the dietary and supplement advice given for bruises.

Herbal
Witch hazel. Dab cold, distilled witch hazel onto cotton wool and squeeze this compress over the nostrils for up to five minutes. It’s best not to throw the head back or lie down as the blood may trickle down the throat and cause vomiting. Do not blow your nose once the bleeding has stopped or it may re-start.

HOMEOPATHY
Arnica if the nosebleed is the result of injury phosphorus if the nosebleed starts spontaneously take 30c of chosen remedy every 30 minutes until bleeding stops.