Please share a tip on some do's and don'ts in regard to wilderness health & safety.

After: After hiking on trails, shower off well and put clothes in the wash, to help avoid poison oak rash.

Too: Too much sun can cause sunburns, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke and may lead to skin cancer.

Pure: Pure aloe vera gel soothes sun-burn pain and helps skin heal faster from burning.

Stay: Stay out of sun, or continuously protected with sunscreen. Use well known products.

Always: Always go with someone who has had experience in this environment. Be fully prepared.

Snake: Snake bite? Don't suck out poison, it doesn't help. Photograph snake if possible & get to hospital immediately!

Heat: Heat stroke can be deadly, if you are no longer sweating, it is a bad sign. Seek help immediately!

Always: Always have a cell phone with you. If out of range, make sure you have a satellite phone with you.

Sun's: The sun's reflection on snow can cause severe sunburn and damage eyes. Always use sunblock and eye protection.

Even: Even small, cute, friendly animals can carry a variety of diseases. Don't touch, take picture instead.

Every: Every year 1000's of hikers go missing, some with fatal outcome. Be sure someone knows where you're going.

River: River water, even fast-flowing, can harbor harmful bacteria. Make sure 2 boil 3-5min before drinking.

Expect: Expect a great trip but pack for the possible emergencies.

If: If lost, don't wander. "hug a tree": stay put so you can be found without chasing you in circles.

Be: Be scrupulous about water. Always use a filter, steripen, boiling it, or iodine. Germs are invisible.

While: While hiking and doing outdoor activities, carry a first aid kit and water. Avoid heat or cold injuries.

Bring: Bring backup home medications, and each person should carry hand sanitizer.

Don't: Don't think for a minute that a water moccasin (cottonmouth) can't get you in the water. Be safe.

Do: Do carry a venom extractor with you for hiking. Sucking out snake venom from a wound is dangerous!

Extremity: Extremity rattlesnake bite. Remove restrictive jewelry or clothing in anticipation of swelling.

If: If you've just been bit by a rattlesnake - don't run. Go slow & try to relax as much as possible.

DON'T: Don't give the victim of a venomous snake bite anything to eat or drink. Just get them to the er.

DON'T: Don't apply ice or cold compresses to a venomous snake bite.

DON'T: Don't elevate extremities with snake bites. Do keep the extremity lower than the heart.

Do: Do get rid of antiquated snake bite kits (the kinds that have a blade & a suction bulb). Replace!

DON'T: Don't tease snakes! (yes, i'm totally serious!).

Hike: Hike with a nice long walking stick. Place it ahead of your feet -so you warn snakes you're there.

Do: Do not suck the venom from a snakebite. You'll be sicker than the one who was biten. Use a bite kit.

Bites:The: Bites:the antibiotic of choice for bites is augmentin, (amoxicillin and clavulanate) which contains amoxicillin. Carry some along!

Wild: Wild animals are not the worst hazard. Avoid hypothermia and dehydration.

Ankle: Ankle sprain. No ice pack - no problem. Soak foot and ankle in a cold mountain stream or lake.

Sprained: Sprained ankle. Compress your foot ; ankle by wrapping elasticized bandage from foot toward heart.

Considering: Considering getting a vaccine for hepatitis a especially if you will be traveling internationally.

Never: Never drink from a clear stream no matter how clean it looks. There may be diarrhea-causing giardia.

Don't: Don't suffocate a tick with vaseline, nail polish, etc... Pick it off very carefully with tweezers.

Do: Do let people know your hiking plans and don't deviate from these plans.

Don't: Don't drink unfiltered water whether it's running or still.

Have: Have your loved one fully inspect your whole body when you come indoors from being in woods.

Take: Take a whistle, extra batteries for your flashlight, and a friend.

Don't: Don't depend on only plan a. Always prepare a Plan B and plan c.

Be: Prepared for injury and wear hocking boots that are about the ankle will make you more stable on uneven terrain.

Do not: Leave food laying around that may attract unwanted animals.

When: When going on hiking, you may require less insulin. Discuss with doc how to change Insulin regime ?

Know: Know your body limits. Don't have exertion. Keep enjoying with your loved ones.

Do: Do dress in layers and maintain the proper amount of clothing.

Bring: Bring extra water in a refillable canteen. Sip at regular intervals to prevent dehydration.

Always: Always filter your water. There are many gravity devices that filter water rapidly now.

Prevention: Prevention is easier than cure. Take proper equipment and stay safe.

Wild: Wild honey is a natural salve with anti-infective properties.

Do: Do share your planned trip details with family/friends. Don't go on ardous hikes by yourself.

Carry: Carry a water filter and do not drink from lakes or streams

Be: Be safe and be certain to take enough warmth. Do not assume it will be warm at night.

Heat: Heat exhaustion sx's: heavy sweating, weakness, fainting, rapid & weak pulse & nausea / vomiting. Cdc.

Do: Do not suddenly go to altitude without first acclimatizing. High altitude sickness is no joke!

DO: Do know your exertional limits. Don't exceed them!

Buy: Buy good, light gear. Take with you what you need, some spares and no more. Your body will thank you.

Don't: Don't panic. Panic makes it difficult to think clearly and make safe decisions.

Wear: Wear sturdy boots that are broken in ; are comfortable. Know how they respond to slippery surfaces.

Traveling: Traveling with at least one hiking companion adds to your safety margin.

Ignore: Always travel with a person with wilderness experience.There is much more to it than one thinks.

Ignore: Be prepared! before venturing into a remote area, bring meds, water, and energy bars, just in case!

Ignore: Hypothermia can kill rapidly. Stay warm and dry, and seek shelter if necessary.

Ignore: Antiseptic, antihistamine, analgesics and tourniquet are mandatory! being prudent is best.

Ignore: Stay dry and warm, know the area and its risks, don't eat foods, navigate carefully, have help near.

Ignore: Being enough water, plan for weather and altitude , keep warm, esp at night. Have safety equip.

Ignore: If anyone in your party has severe allergies, make sure you know where they carry their epi-pen!

Ignore: Know cpr. For an injured person, help to be calm. Never say, "omg it's horrible!" keep fr shock.

Ignore: Don't always trust weather reports and prepare for the worst for the season.

Ignore: Do not drink from streams. Bring your own, clean water.

Ignore: Assume every cut or scratch will get infected. Clean and protect them properly. Don't ignore!

Ignore: It's a myth that: there are no dangerous predators, and we can always find our way by using the sun.

Ignore: Take clean water, antiseptic/disinfectant and bandages for cuts. Be careful of eating wild-berries!

Ignore: If bitten by a poisonous snake, do not cut skin and try to suck the venom out.

Ignore: Make sure you always have fresh water and carry a first aid kit with you. Wear protective clothing.

Ignore: Learn more about making fire. Completely put out all camp fire. Respect it.. best friend and enemy.

Ignore: If injured, drink water, no alcohol or caffeine. Stay warm and dry at all cost. Stay calm.

Ignore: Muscle cramping can be due to lack of oxygen or lack of water and electrolytes.

Ignore: Travel with a partner at all times, prepare a simple first aide kit and travel with lots of water.

Ignore: Do check for lyme disease by doing a tick check and by wearing white socks and light colored clothes.

Ignore: Don't drink water from any source in the wilderness without treating it. Learn about H2O filters.

Ignore: Do not leave any open food or food on the ground to avoid animals coming in scavenging for it!

Ignore: Always prepare for the worst scenario you can imagine for the environment you will be visiting .