http://www.viewpoints.com/First-Aid-Supplies Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:16:32 GMT Reviews about First Aid Supplies http://www.viewpoints.com/Beyond-BodiHeat-Heat-Pad-review-45885 Beyond BodiHeat Heat Pad is a disposable heating pad square with an adhesive backing and claims to provide 12 hours of pain relief, "sooths and comforts sore, aching muscles, and provides relief from back and joint pain." I recently decided to clean out closets, move furniture and get the upstairs organized, hanging pictures, storing, sorting and giving to charity (call it summer time spring cleaning). — That night after a soak in the tub I decided to make sure I didn't wake up the nex morning with sore muscles and joints or aching back pain. I took my Motrin and then applied my Beyond BodiHeat heating pad. — The Bodiheat heating pad is a disposable pad, 3.75"x 5.125". The ingredients are iron powder, water, activated carbon, vermiculite, salt, super absorbent polymer, purge, and natural mineral powder. — To use the Beyond BodiHeat Pad you simply peel the adhesive backing and "stick" the pad to your clothing. The pad will heat up within 20 minutes often the... Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:16:32 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Beyond-BodiHeat-Heat-Pad-review-45885 LisaCarey 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/ThermaCare-Air-Activated-Back-wraps-3-to-a-box-review-ac5d1 ThermaCare Back Wraps are the best.  I hurt my back and after a long day of sitting at my desk it ached.  I had tried compresses but they were to bulky.  I just put the pad on and my pain just went away.  This product is amazing.  It is just the right size to put on and... Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:22:34 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/ThermaCare-Air-Activated-Back-wraps-3-to-a-box-review-ac5d1 janiek86 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Band-Aid-Advanced-Healing-Gel-Strips-review-5b423 My partner is a medical professional. As such, our hone first aid kit is ridiculously well stocked. A few days ago, when I got a nasty steam burn, I did what I was supposed to do: run cold water over the wound for ten minutes, make sure the burn was clean and free of bacteria, yadda yadda. I was left with a pretty nasty and painful burn, and I knew the thing to do was cover it, to keep air from irritating it. When I looked for regular, old bandages, I was frustrated by the fancy stuff in our first aid kit. Lots of gauze and triangular bandages and other stuff, but no run-of-the-mill Band Aids. The closest thing I found was a box of Band-Aid brand Advanced Healing Gel Strips. — Remember the Band-Aids your mom put on your cuts when you were a kid? Full of little air holes, they often got ripped up, and full of dirt, and the minue you washed your hands or took a shower, you'd have to change them, because the water soaked in and stayed in and invited all sorts of bacteria to... Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:22:56 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Band-Aid-Advanced-Healing-Gel-Strips-review-5b423 Telpher 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Johnson-Johnson-All-Purpose-First-Aid-Kit-review-ff554 Johnson & Johnson — All-Purpose  First Aid Kit — What is it? — The Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose First Aid Kit is a small kit that is in a clear box with a handle that snaps shut and opens easily. — The Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose First Aid Kit has what you need to clean, treat and protect yourself, as well as other first aid utility items. — The Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose First Aid Kit includes: — Clean — 9 Johnson & Johnson Cleansing Wipes — Treat — 2 Neosporin First Antibiotic ointment — 1 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Brand Instant Burn Cooling Patch — 1 Cortaid Advanced 12-hour Anti-Itch Cream — Protect — 34 Band-Aid Brand Sheer Comfort-Flex Adhesive Bandages (5/8" x 2-1/4) — 30 Band-Aid Brand Sheer Comfort-Flex Adhesive Bandages (3/4" x 3") — 14 Band-Aid Brand Sheer Comfort-Flex Adhesive Bandages (7/8" x 7/8") — 2  Band-Aid Brand Tough-Strips Adhesive Bandages (1-3/4 x... Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:01:01 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Johnson-Johnson-All-Purpose-First-Aid-Kit-review-ff554 CrystaBush 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Coghlans-Snake-Bite-Kit-review-43dc4 ''There's a snake on the trail!'' ''What kind?''  ''He's big and mean!''  Those are the words I heard on a recent hike. We had seen all the signs warning about snakes, but I didn't give it much thought until we actually encountered one. Although the snake we saw was a non-poisonous bull snake, it startled me, and got me thinking about what I would do if I were bitten by a venomous snake. — Although bites from venomous snakes are relatively rare, and death from snakebites is extremely rare, who wants to be one of the few unlucky ones to succumb to a snake bite?  With that in mind I decided to pick-up Coghlan's Snake Bite Kit, which is a basic first aid kit for poisonous snake bites. For just $5 it seemed like a good insurance policy. — Coghlan's Snake Bite Kit is contained in a lightweight 3" long rubber cylinder that opens in the middle. Each interior end of the cylinders can be used as a suction cup (more on that later). The kit also contains a constrictor... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:31:09 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Coghlans-Snake-Bite-Kit-review-43dc4 JovialCougar 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Equate-triple-antibiotic-ointment-review-d9aa2 Even though this is the generic brand of neosporin, it works just the same. I love this stuff. I put it on, with or without a band-aid, on my fingertips (where I bite my nails to the skin...OUCH) and it heals so fast. It even seems to take away the pain after only a few minutes.... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:24:40 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Equate-triple-antibiotic-ointment-review-d9aa2 ericagibson2007 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/ThermaCare-Air-Activated-Back-wraps-3-to-a-box-review-82985 Pain sufferers, rejoice.  ThermaCare can soothe -- from minor aches to severe back spasms and pain.  Does the cold of winter feel like it gets in your bones and muscles?  Get close to a ThermaCare heat wrap for the back and you'll be toasty warm with much less pain. — A tip:  Did you know one ThermaCare can be saved and kept warm up to 24 hours?  — A heat wrap can get pretty hot by 2 hours.  If you need to remove it temporarily, wrap the entire wrap up onto itself.  Then, place inside a hand towel and roll the towel up tightly.  It will still be warm when you need it again in a few hours.  — Pay attention to the box directions.  The wraps canNOT be RE-heated; never put in the microwave, for example.  But you can stretch the number of hours by wrapping it in a towel.  — I like this product so much, I would be a seller if that was possible.  A bit expensive, especially if you just use for a short... Thu, 29 May 2008 02:02:55 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/ThermaCare-Air-Activated-Back-wraps-3-to-a-box-review-82985 Lifesnadir 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Off-Insect-Repellent-Smooth-and-Dry-review-67c24 I love in the woods and Off is FANTASTIC....my son is Autistic and can not handle anything like mosquito spray...the new soft and silky spray is perfect for him and I don't need to run down the street chasing him to apply! He loves the fact that it is not sticky,goes on dry and isn't ''stinky''! Also with Limes disease becoming so common it is nice to... Tue, 27 May 2008 13:31:39 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Off-Insect-Repellent-Smooth-and-Dry-review-67c24 gmasteele 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Band-Aid-Clear-Adhesive-Bandages-review-82f94 A necessity for nearly every office or home, is to have a ready supply of bandages available for those cuts or scrapes that are sure to come along eventually. It doesn't matter how careful you are, if you work in an office setting, you are going to get a paper cut every now and then. For me, this is something that happens more than I would like to admit, but I am glad that my work actually provides first aid for when it occurs. They have a nice first aid cabinet where there are a bunch of choices to go with, but I like going with the Band-Aid Clear Adhesive Bandages more often than anything else. What they do is allow you to generally hide the cuts that you have, by providing you with a clear adhesive that isn't as visible as your normal bandages. That doesn't mean that you cannot see them, but you have to be looking pretty closely to do so. So, as long as I am moving constantly, the bandages aren't seen from any type of distance. Don't get me wrong, nobody would really care if I had... Fri, 16 May 2008 02:31:23 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Band-Aid-Clear-Adhesive-Bandages-review-82f94 SpokaneMan 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Walgreens-Maximum-Strength-Cream-1-hydrocortisone-review-1e3d5 Las Vegas... what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. I was in Las Vegas and had itchy patches of eczema on my arms that I definitely wanted to stay in Vegas. In fact, the eczema was flaring up and I was too busy working to want to have to deal with this particular distraction. There was a Walgreens store near the hotel, so I checked out the anti-itch creams that claimed to handle eczema and found they all contained hydrocortisone as the active ingredient. I bought Walgreens Maximum Strength 1% Hydrocortisone Cream for about $4.50. — — As I said, the active ingredient is hydrocortisone, which is a cortical steroid. Not to be confused with anabolic steroids such as testosterone, cortical steroids strongly promote healing... at a price. Although eczema and itchy patches can heal quickly when using a hydrocortisone cream, using it too much can suppress your immune system. This happened to me earlier this year, when I used a prescription cortical steroid on the same eczema... Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:29:12 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Walgreens-Maximum-Strength-Cream-1-hydrocortisone-review-1e3d5 bkovacs 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Swan-Calamine-Lotion-review-bb631 THIS STUFF WORKS AMAZING WONDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ITS SO CHEAP AND INEXPENSIVE. FOR $2 or $3 FOR A BOTTLE IT WORKS A LOT BETTER THAN MANY OTHER THINGS I HAVE TRIED IN THE PAST THAT I HAVE PAID WELL OVER $10 FOR A SMALLER BOTTLE EVEN. PLUS THOSE THINGS WORKED LIKE CRAP! JUST COMPANIES GREADY FOR MONEY - NOT SWAM CALAMINE LOTION :) LOVES... Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:37:49 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Swan-Calamine-Lotion-review-bb631 sparklexblue 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Swan-Calamine-Lotion-review-a1b51 Those limbs my husband was cutting down turned out to be posion ivy!  Who knew?  It's a good thing I had this product on hand.  Ever since my husband got chicken pox several years ago, I've kept calamine lotion handy.  This stuff is a lifesaver!  It soothes instantly, and keeps the itchiness at bay.  And it's cheap!  Been around forever too.  I remember my Mother putting it on me when I was a little girl with chicken pox too! — You can find this product EVERYWHERE.  It goes on pink, and stays pink.  That's the only con I can think of.  They should make it where it disappears or is white.  But regardless of the color, it is very helpful with posion ivy.  My husband may have looked like a polka dotted pink princess, but at least he wasn't itchy anymore!  :-) —... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:53:38 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Swan-Calamine-Lotion-review-a1b51 jasyjen 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Monistat-Soothing-Care-Powder-Gel-review-413c2 Tired of paying money for pricey makeup bases like Smashbox?  This chafing gel has the exact same formula as many makeup bases do.  It contains dimethicone which is the main ingredient.  —  Just smooth a small amount onto your face and it creates a smooth silky base for your makeup.  My nose tends to peel a lot no matter how I take care of it.  When I use this it keeps the makeup from caking in the spots where my skin peels.  The best part is that it only costs around $7.  Some makeup bases cost close to $40. —... Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:05:00 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Monistat-Soothing-Care-Powder-Gel-review-413c2 TheArcher 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/3M-Nexcare-Gentle-Paper-Tape-review-4bee2 About a year ago, I had skin cancer and had to have surgery.  I had a large hole basically, on my leg that had to be protected and kept mostly dry until it healed. The hospital suggested that I use large gauze squares and secure it with tape.  My skin is very sensitive, and was especially so in this area and my doctor recommended that I try Nexcare gentle paper tape. Nexcare was very easy to use and held the gauze in place perfectly.  It did not roll up and stayed on securely in the shower.  There was also no irritation from the tape either. Hopefully I won't need to use it again anytime soon, but if I did need to use paper tape again, I would definitely choose Nexcare gentle paper... Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:54:05 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/3M-Nexcare-Gentle-Paper-Tape-review-4bee2 stephanielw 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Naproxen-Kirkland-Sodium-review-a6fc4 I have always suffered from headaches and for years took ibuprofen and asprin to ease the pain, with less than satisfactory results.  Naproxin requires less pills and works much more effectivley than ibuprofen or asprin.  Whenever I used to get a headache it pretty much ruined my entire day waiting around for relief.  Naproxin starts working right away and takes care of your head ache for real.  There are no side effects with Naproxin either which is definatley a... Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:45:18 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Naproxen-Kirkland-Sodium-review-a6fc4 stephanielw 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Johnson-Johnson-cotton-balls-review-d1483 Johnson & Johnson cotton balls are soft and fluffy!  Unlike many other cotton balls they are very absorbent!  I love painting mine and my daughters finger and toe nails, most cotton ball brands require that you use multiple balls to  remove nail polish, with Johnson & Johnson you use less and the results are much better!  Johnson & Johnson cotton balls are made well in that they don't break apart and they can stand up to much more wear and tear than the competing... Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:39:11 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Johnson-Johnson-cotton-balls-review-d1483 stephanielw 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Johnson-Johnson-bandaid-review-6ee32 Johnson & Johnson band-aids are definitely a necessity in my home! They are easy to use and stay on well under pressure!  Kids are tough on everything, and their band-aids need to be tough too.  I can attest that these baind-aids keeps cuts clean and protected in many adverse circumstances.  They can withstand mud, sandboxes, finger-paints, and almost anything a kid can get into!  I know my little ones cuts are clean and protected with Johnson & Johnson band-aids, even when they are... Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:34:05 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Johnson-Johnson-bandaid-review-6ee32 stephanielw 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Off-Insect-Repellent-Smooth-and-Dry-review-b9b04 We purchased this product prior to our vacation last summer to the Upper Peninsula in Michigan where misquitos are rampant.  I was amazed by how you barley even realized that you had this product on after you applied it.  It has a nice refreshing scent and your skin is not sticky or slimey at all.  And it really did keep the misquitos away.  I will definitely be buying this product again for this years... Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:17:48 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Off-Insect-Repellent-Smooth-and-Dry-review-b9b04 Dwynegen 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Walker-Pharmacal-Co-Smiles-Prid-Drawing-Salve-18g-review-b6472 Years ago when I was young (yeah I know ancient history) my Mom would always use something called Black and White Ointment when ever we got a splinter in our fingers. I have never seen it since and when I met my wife she had this stuff called Smile's Prid Salve she used for the same thing. Well as my luck goes it wasn't long before I had not only a splinter but one from treated wood. Which is 10 times worse than a plain wood splinter because of the chemicals in it. — — Prid Salve — — So after I got my splinter and tried to get it out with no success my wife handed me this Prid Salve to put on my hand. I opened the can and it looked like a dark brown wax but I smeared some on my hand (after I washed it real good) and put a bandage on it. The next morning I pulled the bandage and the splinter was still there, so I applied it again. That night I pulled the bandage off and on it was the splinter, I was impressed! — — As I sit and... Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:02:43 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Walker-Pharmacal-Co-Smiles-Prid-Drawing-Salve-18g-review-b6472 kid-kansas 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Monistat-Soothing-Care-Powder-Gel-review-493f2 Monistat Soothing Care Powder-Gel is one personal product I can no longer live without. This stuff is amazing! I used to suffer from dry, irritated skin, especially in the winter months. Now I apply Monistat Soothing Care Powder-Gel at the first sign of skin irritation. Not only does this product offer instant relief from pain caused my chaffing and dry, itchy skin, but it also clears up the area and repairs it to make it appear normal again by the next day. — — The gel is not oily or greasy and it doesn't have an overwhelming scent. Unscented versions of Monistat Soothing Care Powder-Gel are available as... Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:14:46 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Monistat-Soothing-Care-Powder-Gel-review-493f2 roserighter 5