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Family health tips like treating wounds, bug bites, broken bones and skin irritations is an important part of parenting. Learn to treat all sorts of injuries with tips from a registered nurse in this free video on health care tips.
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Alleviate premenstrual cramp pain by applying a heating bag to the lower abdomen to increase blood flow and help relax the muscles. Increase your fluids and use ginger to reduce bloating with tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
Avoid painful ear popping while on a plane by chewing gum and opening the jaw to ease the pressure and help open the eustachian tube. Learn what medications help decrease congestion, while flying sick with tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
Calm an upset stomach by avoiding solid foods, drinking water and making tea with ginger to help ease the digestive process. Learn a few useful remedies to help calm an upset stomach with tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
When choosing baby formulas, consider the nutritional qualities of breast milk as well as powdered and liquid formulas to provide adequate care for a growing child. Solve digestive problems by looking into alternative baby formulas with help from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
Possible symptoms of pregnancy are a missed menstrual period, tender breasts, abdominal bloating and morning nausea. Learn more about pregnancy symptoms and confirm a possible pregnancy with tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
Ease menstrual cramps by applying heat to the abdominal muscles, drinking plenty of fluids or by taking some kind of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory over-the-counter remedy. Get health check ups and exercise regularly to ease menstrual cramps with tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
When breast-feeding, drink plenty of water, avoid caffeine as well as alcohol and eat a healthy well-balanced diet to help nourish your baby. Eat healthy foods to help provide your child with the best possible nutrition while breast-feeding using tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
Hiccups are caused by the diaphragm becoming out of sync, which causes air to be pushed out of the mouth at inopportune moments. Drink water, put sugar on the tongue and try other useful remedies to help relax the diaphragm with help from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
When preparing after-school snacks for children, make treats that are loaded with carbohydrates and proteins, while avoiding fried foods for a healthy and nutritious snack. Stimulate the brain by making snacks fortified with fruits and vegetables using tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
Hiccups are caused by the diaphragm becoming out of sync, which causes air to be pushed out of the mouth at inopportune moments. Drink water, put sugar on the tongue and try other useful remedies to help relax the diaphragm with tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
When using a digital thermometer, administer it orally or by inserting it into the rectum to achieve quick calculated results. Learn to use a thermometer in order to accurately check the temperature of a child with tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
Treat a hornet sting by pressing downward on the stinger with a warm washcloth or by mixing baking soda with water to create a paste to help draw out the stinging sensation. Apply a cold pack to prevent blood from rushing to the area, and treat a hornet sting with remedy tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
When treating a black widow bite, call 911 or have someone drive you to the hospital if respiratory problems and symptoms such as nausea and vomiting occur. Elevate the bite and seek immediate medical attention when treating a black widow bite using tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
After swallowing gum, the material moves into the stomach and through the intestines until it leaves the system after a bowel movement a few days after digestion. Learn more about what happens after swallowing gum with information tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
When using a home pregnancy test, read the instructions, urinate on the strip and wait a few minutes to determine if the test detects a hormone called HCG. Accurately determine pregnancy through the aid of a pregnancy test with tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
When treating a sprain injury, stay off of the joint or ligament, apply ice to the affected area, wrap the injury in a bandage and elevate it above the heart. Learn to accurately treat a sprain injury and ease discomfort with tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
Breast milk is a nutritional and convenient breastfeeding method that allows children to develop a strong immune system. Learn the differences between breast milk and baby formulas with tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
Treat an infected nail by applying moist heat to the general area to clean the wound or by visiting a doctor to receive useful antibiotics. Consult a doctor if a fever or nail redness occurs and treat an infected nail with tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
Drain a blood blister by using a paper clip, soap and water, alcohol and a candle flame to treat the wound if medical care is not easily accessible. Clean a blood blister effectively after its been drained with tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
When handling a broken bone, remain calm, call for help and stabilize the join to prevent further damage. Drive to the emergency room or call 911 to get adequate care for treating a broken bone with tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
Home injuries are common and most people eventually find themselves in emergency situations where staying calm and using one's heads is needed. In a crisis, or in a situation like choking or heat exhaustion, it is important to be prepared. Knowing how to react can mean the difference between life and death. Things like cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich Maneuver are necessary treatments that every man, woman and child should be able to perform. In this free video on health care tips, registered nurse Beverly Bitterman discusses several topics related to treating injuries, skin irritations, bug bites and broken bones. She explains how to alleviate premenstrual cramp pain, calm an upset stomach, determine pregnancy, ease menstrual cramps and get rid of hiccups. She also discusses how to treat black widow bites, hornet stings, sprained joints, infected nails and broken bones. Watch these free videos and learn more about family health today.
Beverly Bitterman Beverly Bitterman began her career as a registered nurse working in Cardiac Intensive Care. She became director of the Wellness Training Institute for the State of Tennessee, leading a team to develop an award winning program to train nurses.dkdk
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