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How to be a Good Samaritan
“Do you just walk by? Or do you stop to help?” Image from The Mesh Warrior Foundation Nearly every country in the world has a Good Samaritan policy: the civic duty to help someone in need – whether it be…
Read MoreTrue Story: Why I became a Wilderness First Responder
In 2010 I was living in a monastery, in a very remote location in Colorado. Born and raised a city girl I was full of my city hubris and totally ignorant about what it takes to be smart and safe…
Read MoreStranded? 10 expert tips to keep you safe
How often do you travel more than 20 miles by car? Are you taking your family to a relative’s house for dinner? Going to a concert in the city? Spending the weekend in your mountain getaway? Wherever your destination, “preparedness…
Read MoreHow to save a life: understanding anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is an extreme allergic reaction experienced by some people with allergies to certain foods (like shellfish and peanuts), insect stings, and latex. Anaphylaxis should be differentiated from a common, non-emergent allergic reaction by the severity and locality of symptoms.
Read MoreLearn REAL WORLD survival skills
Of all the training I’ve received, none is more relevant and useful than my training as a Wilderness First Responder. Carl Weil of Wilderness Medicine Outfitters is a leading expert in the field of Wilderness Medicine, and has pioneered much…
Read MoreHow do I become a Wilderness EMT?
If you’ve ever been interested in the medical field, but didn’t go to Medical School; or if you are already a holistic practitioner but you feel that your training did not prepare you to recognize and respond to medical emergencies;…
Read MoreMolly Turner answers the question, what is a CCH?
Certifications and licenses for holistic practitioners are ultimately a good thing – they demonstrate commitment to a healing craft, peer-reviewed qualifications, and it sets a measurable bar for clients to understand what makes a practitioner qualified to give certain treatments….
Read MoreMy #1 Priority: Health Literacy
According to health.gov, “Health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.” Why is health literacy important? Studies estimate nearly 30 million…
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