Have you ever found the directions on your prescription bottle confusing? If the answer is yes, you’ll want to keep reading. In this article I review some of the most commonly used directions and break down what they actually mean. Your pharmacist is always a great resource for any questions you may have. Don’t hesitate to ask them for help if you don’t understand how you should take your medication.

This post is a little off the normal path we usually walk together but I think it’s an important one. Change is something that will always be happening and sometimes those changes are exciting and fun, but sometimes they are hard to swallow and walk through. Cruising is a life that is ever changing so make sure you are prioritizing your mental health as well as your physical health. I hope you’ll read to the end of this one because there’s a little surprise tucked in.

Getting burned while cooking is one of the most common kitchen accidents that can happen. The risk is even higher when you’re cooking in the galley of a moving boat. This post will go over ways to prevent a burn accident from happening while in the galley. You will also learn how to determine the severity of a burn and how to treat a burn if one does happen.

Let’s talk digestive issues. I open up my medicine cabinet and discuss all the over the counter products I like to keep on board for any stomach problems that might pop-up. For many cruisers, it’s easier to stock up your medicine cabinet before you start traveling so you have options on board when and if you may need them. I’ll go over everything from heartburn to diarrhea, in order to help you set your medicine cabinet for your adventures!

Accidents happen all the time in the galley. Cutting yourself accidentally with a knife is the number one cause of injury in any kitchen. Proper use of a knife, especially on a moving boat, is the best way to prevent a cut from happening, Learn some additional ways to prevent a cut in the galley. If you do find yourself with a cut on your hand, treating the wound properly can prevent infection. Find out how to treat a cut in the galley and when to seek medical help instead.

Ever wonder why sailing can sometimes cause an uncomfortable rash on your backside? Heat, humidity, salt water and a moving boat are prime conditions for rashes of all kinds to form. Chafing and fungal infections are the two main culprits when it comes to a rash on your butt. Learn some ways to prevent that annoying rash from appearing and how to treat it if it does.

Knowing what your blood pressure is is an important piece of information when it comes to your overall health. If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, or hypertension, you are at a higher risk of experiencing a heart attack, stroke, and other organ damage. Treatment is necessary but that doesn’t always mean medication. Learn how to take your blood pressure at home and some lifestyle changes you can incorporate to help lower your blood pressure.

What are the essential items you should have in every first aid kit. The American Red Cross has prepared a list of items they have deemed essential when creating your first aid kit and I have added a few of my own. Learn what supplies are essential to your first aid kit as well as some of the benefits and drawbacks to the pre-made first aid kits on the market.