After reading several posts on here and wanting to go paddle now.. it made me think of some particular or potential situations that I could be in. And if in those situations what would I need or do?
When it comes to the things I absolute am passionate about, I refuse to give them up. And I won’t! I’ll find a way to continue to enjoy them even if it means alternating the way I do them. Whatever they might be
I recently was diagnosed with two potentially fatal and rare diseases along with two other “diseases”. The two big factors are called Aplastic Anemia and PNH (Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria). Basically one produces less bone marrow/blood cells, and the other attacks those that are produced because they lack a protein and enzyme.
So instead of diving into all of that, what happens is I get really tired and fatigued. Especially with anything active {Treatment is on its way, which should boost my system in gear}. It made me think.. rethink… consider…etc what I do or want to do and what to bring!
For me, if I get a cut.. which happens alllll of the time with work, wood working, life, I can’t clot the bleeding as easily or quickly. I needed to consider this Strongly while wanting to be in the middle of nowhere. I picked up a few quick clots, I keep one on my work saddle in case of a major gash. They work great! I packed a few tampons and absorption pads. Needless to say, my first aid has expanded lol. I also have to take two pills orally twice a day and those HAVE to come everywhere.
I also picked up a Spot gps device, which I should’ve had anyways. I went with a nicer model (Gen4) but not the top dog. This gives my wife, friends and family a little more relief of me not listening to them. I have it programmed to auto track every few minutes and a couple auto texts. It’s compact, decently lightweight and could save someone’s life. If not mine own.
I also keep on hand some herbal knowledge. While helping and watching my wife forage plants/roots/berries and turn them into teas. Food. Salves. And pretty much anything else. I’ve learnt a lot from her on what to look for. How to use it. And we take notes of this. This has helped me tremendously and I thank her the most for it as my own spirituality never committed to eating what I didn’t know. P. S. Yarrow is a fantastic blood stopper, I’ve shoved yarrow powder up my nose a number of times, and yes, you’ll pick and blow herbs a couple of days after. But the smell is nice
I’m curious to what some of you choose to or have to bring in a first aid emergency. Either for yourself or for others. And by all means, keep any sensitive information to yourself if you don’t feel like sharing. I understand fully!
When it comes to the things I absolute am passionate about, I refuse to give them up. And I won’t! I’ll find a way to continue to enjoy them even if it means alternating the way I do them. Whatever they might be
I recently was diagnosed with two potentially fatal and rare diseases along with two other “diseases”. The two big factors are called Aplastic Anemia and PNH (Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria). Basically one produces less bone marrow/blood cells, and the other attacks those that are produced because they lack a protein and enzyme.
So instead of diving into all of that, what happens is I get really tired and fatigued. Especially with anything active {Treatment is on its way, which should boost my system in gear}. It made me think.. rethink… consider…etc what I do or want to do and what to bring!
For me, if I get a cut.. which happens alllll of the time with work, wood working, life, I can’t clot the bleeding as easily or quickly. I needed to consider this Strongly while wanting to be in the middle of nowhere. I picked up a few quick clots, I keep one on my work saddle in case of a major gash. They work great! I packed a few tampons and absorption pads. Needless to say, my first aid has expanded lol. I also have to take two pills orally twice a day and those HAVE to come everywhere.
I also picked up a Spot gps device, which I should’ve had anyways. I went with a nicer model (Gen4) but not the top dog. This gives my wife, friends and family a little more relief of me not listening to them. I have it programmed to auto track every few minutes and a couple auto texts. It’s compact, decently lightweight and could save someone’s life. If not mine own.
I also keep on hand some herbal knowledge. While helping and watching my wife forage plants/roots/berries and turn them into teas. Food. Salves. And pretty much anything else. I’ve learnt a lot from her on what to look for. How to use it. And we take notes of this. This has helped me tremendously and I thank her the most for it as my own spirituality never committed to eating what I didn’t know. P. S. Yarrow is a fantastic blood stopper, I’ve shoved yarrow powder up my nose a number of times, and yes, you’ll pick and blow herbs a couple of days after. But the smell is nice
I’m curious to what some of you choose to or have to bring in a first aid emergency. Either for yourself or for others. And by all means, keep any sensitive information to yourself if you don’t feel like sharing. I understand fully!
