Brief overview What to do in case of bite wounds? First aid: Clean, disinfect, cover sterilely, if necessary pressure bandage in case of heavy bleeding, immobilize the injured body part in case of snake bites. Take affected person to doctor or call ambulance. Bite wound risks: Wound infection, tissue damage (e.g., to muscles, nerves, tendons, … Bite wounds: First aid for bite injuries
Already Kneipp praised the arnica in the highest tones. The ingredients of the yolk-yellow flowers of arnica help especially with external injuries. In the naturopathic literature one finds again and again text parts, in which pastor Sebastian Kneipp praised the various effects of the arnica. Even in his day, it was a Kneipp classic to … Arnica Heals External Injuries
Tips The composition is individual and depends on the people in the household. Consider special patient groups and their needs: Babies, children, pregnant women, elderly (contraindications, interactions). Check expiration dates annually, return expired remedies to the pharmacy. Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature, closed and dry (not in the bathroom where … Home Pharmacy
When players crash hard into the boards, slide across the ice for meters in a fall, or get a stick between the ribs, you don’t exactly want to trade places as a spectator. But as tough as ice hockey may seem, the sport is more harmless than many think. That’s because the professional protective equipment … Ice Hockey: More Harmless Than it Looks
Swinging down the slope, preferably with fresh snow and a bright blue sky, a magnificent mountain backdrop in the background, the whole family in tow. Skiing is still the most popular winter sport. Whether it’s the exercise, the nature experience or rather the sociable après-ski that’s in the foreground is up to everyone. In any … Winter Sports: Pleasure on Ice and Snow
Almost a quarter of all women experience violence in their lives that affects their health: they are raped, abused or sexually assaulted. For the most part, these violent assaults take place in the “social near field.” Domestic violence is one of the greatest health risks for women in Germany – nationwide. And 95% of the … Domestic Violence Makes you Sick!
The gait training is of great importance in physiotherapy. Quite unconsciously, we learn to walk as a child and do not worry about how we move in everyday life. However, as soon as injuries, orthopedic malpositions or even neurological diseases lead to limitations, these also have an enormous effect on our gait. For example, if … Physiotherapy gait training
Warts are caused by a viral infection, but have less to do with hygiene than with a weakened immune system. Our body’s susceptibility to warts can be triggered by mental stress, excessive physical exertion, pregnancy, serious surgery or certain systemic diseases. However, factors that cause a metabolic disorder or injury to the skin surface are … What are Warts?
Everyone is afraid of accidents and injuries. And everyone is also afraid of having to help – and not being able to. Projections from a 2002 survey found that 35 million are apprehensive about giving first aid; 25 million would wait for someone else to help. This attitude can cost some people their lives. Helping … First Aid: Every Minute Counts
Products Xylazine is commercially available as a solution for injection. It is approved exclusively as a veterinary drug in many countries and has been since 1970. Structure and properties Xylazine (C12H16N2S, Mr = 220.3 g/mol) is a thiazine derivative. It exists as a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water. In veterinary medicine … Xylazine
Constantly on the move, physically fit and mentally alert – everyone dreams of being able to enjoy life even in old age. However, if you want to stay fit, you need to exercise your strength and endurance regularly. “Climbing stairs becomes more and more tedious with increasing age, the shopping bag seemingly heavier. If you … Sports for the Elderly: Physical Fitness Prevents Injuries
Products Euceta was commercially available as a gel and had been approved since 1947 (Euceta with Chamomile and Arnica, Novartis, formerly Wander). Distribution was discontinued in many countries in 2014 after many decades. Leucen Acetic Alumina Gel, for example, is available as an alternative. Ingredients 1 g of the gel contains 50 mg acetic acid … Euceta
