Maybe you’ve heard of it, maybe you haven’t but chances are you’ve used it. DEET is a chemical that is used in most insect repellents to distract those pesky mosquitos from finding you. It also keeps other insects like fleas and ticks away too. There are some obvious benefits to using DEET, but just like …
When it comes to weddings, we want to control every detail, but that just isn’t possible. Having a first aid kit on hand will help mitigate some unexpected events. Nature and people are unpredictable. It’s best to be prepared for whatever Mother Nature or your mother-in-law may throw your way. Make sure any recounts of …
Knee injuries are some of the most common injuries and in 2010, there were roughly 10.4 million patient visits to doctors’ offices because of common knee injuries such as fractures, dislocations, sprains, and ligament tears according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. While these injuries can be some of the most catastrophic, and life …
This is the third part of a three part series on International Travel. Our first two posts can be found here and here. With the Olympic Games going on in Russia, safety when travelling in a foreign country has been discussed quite a bit lately. How can an American stay safe while they are outside …
This is the second part of a three-part series on the benefits of packing a first aid kit for travel. Check out the first part before reading this one, and the third afterwards. International trips are really exciting, many people dream of seeing faraway places, meeting locals, and enjoying a great vacation. International travel requires …
