What to do for a choking victim?

[liveonearth]

I can't tell you how many times I've been taught the Heimlich maneuver in CPR and first aid classes. Plenty. Well over 20 years worth of certifications and re-certifications. So I've been trained. In my last recert (2009) we were taught back slaps for infants, and they called the uncorking procedure used on adults "abdominal thrusts". It seems

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Mrs. Heimlich, homeopathy, chelation and "energy medicine"

[anonymous]

"Chelation Therapy, Homeopathy and Nutrition" by Jane Heimlich, ‘Consumer Health Organization of Canada,’ November 1992

Jane Heimlich is a medical author from Cincinnati, Ohio who writes a weekly health column for the Cincinnati Enquirer. She has also written two widely acclaimed books: Homeopathic Medicine at Home, and What Your Doctor Won't Tell You, which is a complete guide to the latest in alternative medicine, including meganutrients, chelation therapy, energy medicine and therapeutic diets to help prevent cancer and other degenerative diseases. Jane's husband, Dr. Henry Heimlich developed the famous Heimlich Maneuver that has saved thousands of choking victims.

Re: Mrs. Heimlich, homeopathy, chelation and "energy medicine"

[liveonearth]

Do you know, is there any blood relationship between these Heimlichs? I've never heard of her version of chelation. Interesting but not believable.

Re: Mrs. Heimlich, homeopathy, chelation and "energy medicine"

[anonymous]

'Jane's husband, Dr. Henry Heimlich developed the famous Heimlich Maneuver that has saved thousands of choking victims.'

More misses from the missus; a unique introduction to a book entitled "Milk: the Deadly Poison': http://bit.ly/6RB0Ig

Re: Mrs. Heimlich, homeopathy, chelation and "energy medicine"

[liveonearth]

Looks like she and her hubby share the gift for self-promotion.