First Aid Kit - The Mother Load!

The mother-load of all first aid kits! Que the Star Wars music. :-)

In today's time, unfortunately we are in a place where bacteria are becoming resistant to certain antibiotics. Whether we wish to blame the doctor's for their part in over-prescribing antibiotics or even the livestock raising community for pumping animals full of antibiotics, the end result is the same. We are screwed if we continue down this path. For example, we have a bug out there called MRSA and it's a nasty little bugger that requires really strong antibiotics. But, did you know that Manuka Honey (from New Zealand) has proven strong enough to destroy it? It would be alot easier to simply apply the honey which will destroy MRSA and other bacteria like staph but we are fed the lies that natural remedies aren't any good.

What we need to do is take a multi-prong approach to dealing with certain medical issues. If we start out using homeopathic methods, we give our bodies the opportunity to use it's natural defenses in combination with a potent forumula to slow or stop things completely. It also gives us more time to watch and see if a wound/bacteria/etc. responds favorably before you need to go a level or two up.

Homeopathic First Aid Medicines

Aconite

Apis Mellifica

Arnica

Belladonna 

Cantharis

Chamomile

Gelsemium

Hypericum

Ledum

Nux Vomica

Rhus Tox

Herbal First Aid Medicines

Aloe Vera Gel

Arnica Gel

Calendula Gel

Chamomile Tea Bags

Citronella Insect Repellant

Echinacea Extract

Elderberry Extract

Eleuthero Extract

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Ginger Capsules 

Ginger, Crystallized

Goldenseal Capsules

Grindelia Spray (look under Poison Ivy/Oak Sprays - read ingredients!)

Lavender Essential Oil

Laxative Tea Bags
Manuka Honey (New Zealand Honey)

Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint Tea Bags

Valerian Tincture

Witch Hazel Extract

Conventional First Aid Supplies

Adhesive Tape

OTC Antibiotic Ointment

Antiseptic Solutions/Towelettes

Bandages

Cold/Hot Packs

Cotton Balls/Swabs

Disposable Gloves

Duct Tape (you really never know)

Gauze Pads (including non-stick)

First Aid Book/Manual 

Petroleum Jelly 

Plastic Ziplock Bags

Safety Pins

Small Scissors

Tweezers

Regular Soap

Waterless Hand Sanitizer

Saline Solution

Thermometer

Bulb Syringe (to suck out liquid from nostrils or flush out wounds)

Hydrogen Peroxide

Alcohol or Swabs/Pads

Activated Charcoal

Anti-Diarrhea Medication

Anti-Histamine Medicine

Aspirin and Non Aspirin Pain Relievers

Calamine Lotion

Hydrocortisone Cream

Non-Prescription Medicine (for entire family)
Prescription Medication (for entire family)

Syringe or Medicine Cup

Auto-Injection Epinephrine (for those who have allergic attacks)

Povidone-Iodine Liquid

ACE Bandage

Bandaids (Assorted Sizes)

Butterfly Closures 

Ducolax (Pedialax for Children)

Maxi-Pads

CPR Mask

Eye Pads

Splint Materials

Colloidal Silver

Anti-Acid Pills
New Package of Needles & Thread (it sounds gross but you never know, be prepared!)

First Degree (only for minor burns)

Earloop Surgical Masks

Prescription Antibiotics *

Prescription Painkiller *

Silver Sulfadiazine *

I understand that the list is huge but there's a reason for everything on here. Normally, I've said that it's a good idea to figure out what you need based on how big your family is. However, one discovery I've made is that you can never have to many bandaids, butterfly closures, gauze pads/rolls, or disposable gloves. My son was ran over back in November and despite having a stockpile of these supplies (excluding butterfly closures) I had to restock my supplies four or five times. Now I understand my son's wounds were pretty intense but that's what your preparing for, those moments that are coming down the road which will stretch you and your supplie. Always be prepared for the unexpected. In regards to the Maxi-Pads, you can use these like super absorbent coverings for wounds as well as their intended use. You can also soak them in water, put them in a freezer and use them in a multitude of ways.  In regards to the items marked with an asterisk, these items can only be given by a prescription from your doctors, some people are able to request small prescriptions for their first aid kit but don't count on it. Silver Sulfadizine is a miracle cream that we used on my son to repair the damage to his body that was equal to second or third degree burns. Needless to say, it's a wonderful thing to have on hand just in case.

I'm aware that these seem like an overwhelming amount of things to purchase, but remember there may come a day when you need these and don't have them. You can NOT count on others to provide for your family, even the government will have their hands full when natural disasters strike. Plan ahead for the rough days ahead.

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, nurse or medical professional. All lists have been compiled based on information off various websites, books and what I myself have. All prescription medications must be prescribed by a physician.