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First Aid Class – Why Higher Blood Cholesterol Is Harmful
June 6, 2017

First Aid Class – Why Higher Blood Cholesterol Is Harmful

Cholesterol, like fat, cannot transfer across the bloodstream on its own because it does not mix with h2o. The bloodstream carries cholesterol in particles called lipoproteins that are like blood-borne cargo trucks delivering cholesterol to numerous body tissues to become utilized, saved or excreted. But also much of this circulating cholesterol can injure arteries, especially the coronary ones that provide the heart. [...]
Diabetes First Aid Category
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by Michael Martin
What to Keep in Your First Aid Kit
May 28, 2017

What to Keep in Your First Aid Kit

Sometimes it's just not feasible to call the doctor for a small wound or a light illness. Often we can handle minor medical situations without the need for medical intervention. Treating the condition may be as simple as applying a bandage or taking an aspirin. That's why everyone should have a first aid kit at home for personal and family members' use. [...]
Diabetes First Aid Category
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by Michael Martin
First Aid Training: Knowing the Basics
May 22, 2017

First Aid Training: Knowing the Basics

When emergency calls for quick action - and it sure does, it gets down to the basics. Knowing the basics of first aid is crucial to getting the action done. The fundamentals of first aid are contained in A, B, C which stands for Airway, Breathing and Circulation. The ABC of first aid is the first important thing to consider before checking for responsiveness and calling for help. [...]
Diabetes First Aid Category
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by Michael Martin
First Aid Course For 8 Specific Seizure Types
May 19, 2017

First Aid Course For 8 Specific Seizure Types

General tips for first aid if someone around you is having a seizure episode: * Loosen the victim's clothing. * Don't hold the victim down forcefully or put objects in his mouth. This may cause injury. * If a crowd has gathered around, reassure them and ask them to move away to give the victim some room. [...]
Diabetes First Aid Category
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by Michael Martin
3 Things You Should Know About First Aid Courses
May 16, 2017

3 Things You Should Know About First Aid Courses

Life is rife with unexpected happenings. Solutions have to be found for predicaments and you have to be ever prepared to tackle difficult situations. In cases of accidents or medical emergencies, there is no better way of being of help other than to be able to provide first aid to those in need. [...]
Diabetes First Aid Category
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by Michael Martin
First Aid training, Equally Handy for everybody
May 7, 2017

First Aid training, Equally Handy for everybody

Everyone gets ill regardless of how much he takes care of his wellness. Nearly every single household has some mature members that happen to be usually effected by different ailments resulting from age facto such as diabetes, large blood pressure etc. These men and women need further care 24 hours per day. [...]
Diabetes First Aid Category
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by Michael Martin
5 Features That Make Up The Perfect First Aid Kit
April 4, 2017

5 Features That Make Up The Perfect First Aid Kit

First aid is often the most essential aid given to an individual who has suddenly fallen ill or met with an accident. Having a first aid certification is important and putting together a first aid kit is the key to providing proper first aid. It is also good to have a first aid kit at home in the event of an accident to provide immediate treatment even before you can reach your health care facility. [...]
Diabetes First Aid Category
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by Michael Martin
4 Major Benefits of Doing a Pediatric First Aid Course
April 1, 2017

4 Major Benefits of Doing a Pediatric First Aid Course

Pediatric first aid training courses will be very helpful to you if you work with little children or have children of your own. Parents, teachers and other children associated professionals will benefit a lot from this course. First aid is a life saving skill which is easy to learn but can be retained for a lifetime. [...]
Diabetes First Aid Category
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by Michael Martin
4 Reasons Why You Need First Aid Training
March 2, 2017

4 Reasons Why You Need First Aid Training

No one likes accidents, whether they are careless accidents, freak accidents, injuries, falls, fractures, disasters, natural disasters, or medical emergencies, the list can go on. We never know when we can be in an accident. They can happen to anyone, anytime, anyplace. While some we ignore, some others we take care of, there are many injuries which require immediate attention and medical assistance. [...]
Diabetes First Aid Category
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by Michael Martin
How to Make a First Aid Kit in 5 Steps
February 27, 2017

How to Make a First Aid Kit in 5 Steps

You already know how important first aid can be to provide initial treatment in case of accidents or falling ill. In addition to your knowledge having a well stocked first aid kit can prove to be extremely useful. You can either purchase readymade kits from stores or can make one to include all the list of medicines as approved by the Red Cross. [...]
Diabetes First Aid Category
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by Michael Martin