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Homeopathic Honey-Do and Weekend Warrior Remedy
By: BJ Baker

Impressive comes to mind, my initial results with Traumeel ointment and Traumeel tablets has been extremely satisfying. I’d like to recount my first experience in using this homeopathic product. There was a honey-do task I had been putting on for a while that involved renting a truck and taking our old iron lawn furniture into a shop to have it repainted. Let me say there was some over kill on my part, I didn’t need a 24 foot truck to move 6 pieces of furniture, but the price was right. You see my Ford Sport Trac isn’t really a truck. It does have a bed, but short of a few bags of mulch or the mountain bikes not much fits back there. Personally that’s the way I like it. Friends moving? They need not apply with my Sport Trac.

Grizzly Bear Attacks - 5 Tips to Prevent an Attack
By Perry Rosenbloom

From towering mountains, to wildflower prairies, and turquoise alpine lakes, hiking through grizzly bear habitat is an exhilarating experience. However, with all the beauty this land provides, there's always the lurking fear of bumping into a one and being the victim of an attack.

Keep in mind--grizzly bear attacks are rare. However, they do occur and you must be prepared for one whenever you hike through their habitat, which extends from Yellowstone in northern Wyoming, up through Glacier National Park, Montana and all the way through the Canadian Rockies and Alaska.

Snake Proof Boots - Good Idea Or a Bunch of Hooey?
By Shane Dayton

Snake proof boots, also often commonly referred to as just snake boots, are a great bit of outdoor clothing protection against venomous snake bites. But snake boots are also a little bit controversial, since there is some argument over whether or not they are necessary.

Some people say that normal hiking boots or regular cowboy boots can stop snake bites, but they're not specifically designed for this and the difference between coming out of a snake bite completely unharmed or taking some major venom from a big rattlesnake is an awfully big difference to risk on a "maybe."

10 Tips For Treating Frostbite
By M James

Frostbite occurs when the body automatically shuts down cold-affected areas to prevent further heat loss from the bodies' core, so that vital organs can still function. Recognisable in early stages by pale numb-looking skin, and a rapid progressive lack of feeling in the affected area. Loss of life and limb is a real possibility in later stages.

When Frostbite strikes away from easily accessible medical help, such as remote mountainous terrain, the immediate action taken can often be the difference between life and death. Frostbite can occur in a matter of minutes as soon as the temperature drops below freezing. Frostbite accelerates in relation to the time exposed to low temperature and is exacerbated by any local wind chill factor. Early recognition and action can make a big difference to personal wellbeing.

1. Remove the causality from the exposed environment as soon as possible. Take shelter in a snow hole or tent; keep out of the wind to eliminate wind chill factor.

2. Remove all wet clothing, dry and dress in dry warm clothing as quickly as possible to reverse extreme heat loss.

Everyone Should Prepare Outdoor Emergency Kits
By David Karlson

Customize the emergency kits along your specific wants. Pack the survival items, which do not fit in the survival tin in bag or pouch that is grabbed easily and quickly and have items that can allow you to live overnight in the wilderness and enhance the chances of being found. I personally use lightweight, durable as well as a waterproof pack with the waist belt and it is large sufficient to carry a first-aid kit. In addition, I keep that always outside my backpack thus I can easily grab it.

Your emergency kits must have a survival bag, cooking pot, food, fuel, and signaling kit and plus some good advice is to include survival notes, create your own or else use one of recommended outdoor survival books.

Cooking pot

Tips For Having Warm Feet in the Woods
By Scott Peters

As both an outdoor enthusiast and someone who spends a fair amount of time working outside I can tell you that there are few things worse than having cold feet. If your feet don't stay warm you not only compromise your level of comfort but also your ability to "stick it out". The last thing you want to have happen after hiking 45 minutes in to your favorite spot is for numb, aching toes to drive you out of your tree stand and back to your truck before you even see a shot.

Fortunately, modern innovations in boot construction and sock materials make suffering with cold, wet feet a thing of the past, at least for those of us willing to carefully consider our options.

Knee Injuries - How to Have a Safe Ski Holiday
By Lucy Falle

There can be few experiences on earth as thrilling as skiing.

Yet, for too many people, the thrills end in spills and the dream holiday is marred by a sports injury.

It is vital for skiers to have at least a basic understanding of sports injury prevention and sports first aid, should the worst happen.

Knee injuries are common in skiers because the knee is highly vulnerable due to the very nature of the ski experience. The foot and ankle is locked in the ski. So if there is a fall and the ski bindings do not release as they should, it is the knee joint that suffers as a result.

Little wonder then that knee injuries account for about a quarter of all ski sports injuries. Although most will heal with time, knee support and physiotherapy, an unlucky few suffer a lasting injury and may not be able to ski ever again.

Walking at Night in the Great Outdoors - How to Keep Safe
By Steve L Thompson

When was the last time you went walking in the dark? I don't mean at night around the neighbourhood - but in the open countryside, miles from the nearest house or streetlight.

Few of us ever encounter a situation where it is so dark at night we cannot see our hand in front of us. Winter is especially good for walking at night. And for those with enough courage to try, it will open your eyes to a whole new and exciting walking experience.

Skin Care Alert - Beware of the Sun When Skiing
By John Grimes

As we head into the deep of winter, the thought of hitting the slopes is on the top of most people's list of things to do. What can beat a day out on the cold white stuff? Just remember to protect your skin.

Many people are now aware of the risks associated with skin cancer. They wear sunscreen when working outside or heading to the beach. All that being said, the very same people will fail to wear sunscreen when up on the slopes. After a day of pounding moguls and such, they head back to their room to find their face and neck burned to a crisp. Nothing could be worse for your skin.

Wilderness First Aid in Emergencies
By Steve K Green

Be ready for emergencies with these first aid procedures. Feel free to copy these instructions and make them part of your first aid kit.

Severe bleeding

Act quickly. Have the victim lie down. Using a clean cloth, apply direct pressure to wound. Apply cover bandage. If needed, apply second bandage and increase direct pressure. Elevate the wound above heart level. If bleeding continues, apply pressure to appropriate pressure point as well as directly to wound. Pressure points include inside of upper arm, inside arm below elbow, inside and outside of wrist, back of knee joint, crease of groin, and top of foot. Release pressure point once bleeding is controlled. Reapply pressure at pressure point if bleeding recurs. Use tourniquet only as an absolute last resort in a life-threatening situation. Treat for shock. Keep the wound clean.