Problem: Article: This is a useful way to remember the five steps for a primary first-aid survey. A primary survey should be performed as soon as you encounter an injured person, in order to determine if they are suffering from any life-threatening conditions. The five letters stand for: Danger Response Airway Breathing Circulation If so, either make the situation safe or do not help them. This guidance may seem cold-hearted. However, the reality of the situation is that it's useless to attempt to help an injured person if you are only going to injure yourself in the process. For example, if the victim is in a precarious place or in a situation with a dangerous animal, you should first take steps to make the situation more safe before you conduct a head to toe exam. Verify the injured person's level of consciousness and orientation. First, note if he is awake and alert by verifying that his eyes are open and focused. Ask the individual to tell you his name, where he is at, what the date is and what he was doing before he was injured. If he can answer you properly, he is conscious. If not, there is a possibility he has suffered some cognitive damage. If the victim is conscious and indicating that they are choking (hands around the neck, gasping for breath, etc.), their airway is probably obstructed. Clear the airway by inserting your pointer and middle finger into the victim's mouth, and use a "sweeping" motion to clear the back of their throat. Common signs of choking in a victim are: Clasping hands around his neck. Struggling to breathe. It is uselessand potentially harmfulto administer mouth-to-mouth breathing (also known as "rescue breathing") if the victim's airway is blocked. Put your hand or cheek next to their mouth and nose in order to feel their breath; you should also watch the rise and fall of their chest. You may need to put a hand on their upper chest to feel their breathing if their breaths are shallow. If the victim is struggling to breathe but their airway is not obstructed, tilt their head back and lift their chin. This will open the airway as much as possible. If the victim is not breathing at all, begin giving him cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). If the victim is visibly bleeding, try to stop the flow of blood by applying firm pressure with a piece of cloth (a sleeve torn off of your shirt, for example). Once you have stopped the flow of blood, you should treat the victim for shock. Have them lie down in a safe place, then cover them with a blanket (or jacket) and elevate their feet about 4 inches. This will cause blood to flow to their head and reduce the symptoms of shock.
Summary: Write down the acronym "DR ABC". Evaluate the situation to see if you put yourself in immediate physical danger by assisting the victim. Check the victim's response to see if the victim is conscious. Examine the victim's airway to determine if he is breathing normally. Analyze the victim's breathing. Check the victim's pulse (circulation) and examine their body for signs of bleeding.

Problem: Article: Adding some herbal tea to your routine is not only a great source of uncaffeinated hydration, but some herbs may combat nausea by settling your stomach down or calming your nerves. For example, peppermint, spearmint and chamomile are herbs well known for their stomach soothing abilities. Herbs that may reduce anxiety/stress and make an impact on nausea include: chamomile, Valerian root, passionflower and kava. You can buy these herbal teas at most grocery stores or buy the dried herbs directly and use them to make a herbal infusion. Don't add boiling hot water to herbs as it can destroy some of the helpful compounds. Instead, add very warm water and let the herbs steep for about 15 minutes. Another traditional plant remedy popular for combating nausea is ginger. Ginger has some anti-inflammatory ability and is considered a carminative that reduces gas, bloating and abdominal pain all of which can cause nausea. Ginger can be consumed as an herbal tea, taken as capsules, or as a lozenge or chew. Most commercial ginger ale doesn't contain real ginger, but some natural brands in health food stores do. Make sure to get rid of the fizz (carbonation) before drinking it. Pickled ginger (the type that often comes with sushi) is another form that's tasty and fairly easy to find. Take some form of ginger about 1530 minutes before eating solid food in order to reduce the likelihood of nausea. The is some research that indicates supplementing with vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) can help reduce chronic nausea and vomiting, especially among women who are pregnant. The recommended dosages are 30mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride daily for up to five days consecutively. Be aware that vitamin B6 supplements may not impact all causes of chronic, unexplained nausea, but it's affordable and worth a try in most cases. Taking too much vitamin B6 (more than 100mg daily) can lead to nerve irritation and numbness/tingling in your limbs. Always keep daily doses under 50mg to be on the safe side.
Summary:
Drink herbal teas. Consume ginger products. Consider taking vitamin B6 supplements.