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Simple Wound Care Instructions Step by Step

Wet to dry dressing changes can be a very effective form of autolytic debridement for wounds with over 50 % slough and soft tissue that is pulling from the healthy tissue. However, although it is an old form...

46 comments    health wash hands wound care
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The Benefits of Keeping a First-Aid Box

Be ready for anything - be prepared with a first aid kit that will get you through the paper cuts and more.

12 comments    health family home
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MRSA Mayhem Can Be Prevented With Simple Precautions

Staphloccus bacteria, also known as staph is common in about one third of the population. It lives on the body, and in the nasal passages of humans and animals. MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus...

6 comments    health prevention mrsa
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Bullets and firearm injuries

The bullet or missile hitting the human body will first stretch the skin and penetrate into soft tissue or bone.After penetration of the bullet into the skin,the skin will partially return to its original...

0 comments    health injury injuries
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How do you fix a broken marriage?

The BIG #1 - I think that is the main question one has to ask themselves; is the marriage too broken to fix? Are both people involved even willing to put in the enormous amount of effort it requires to fix a...

0 comments    family relationships anxiety
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Manuka Honey and Raw Medical Honey

My mom keeps a jar of a certain type of honey in her kitchen at all times, called Manuka Honey, and strangely, she’s been known to use it for other things besides eating it. Have you come across Manuka...

4 comments    health skin medicine
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Comforting Someone Who Has Lost a Loved One

At one time or another everyone will be in the position of needing to comfort a friend who has lost a loved one. During times like these it can be very difficult to know what to do and what to say. If you...

12 comments    grief christian living
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Herbal Remedies For Cuts and Grazes - Healing A Wound With Natural Help

Everyone gets cuts and grazes from time to time, it's unfortunate but unavoidable. From school yard knees and elbows to paper cuts, all are treatable with natural produce. You don't have to buy expensive shop...

2 comments    health family food
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Wounded Horses

According to Horses and Horsemanship by M.E. Ensminger, horses are more accident prone than any other class of domestic animal. Even the most careful owner will at one time or another need to treat his horse...

1 comment    horses burn wounds
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HOW TO APPLY A FOREHEAD BANDAGE

A wound on the forehead must have a bandage to prevent further bleeding. Close or cravat bandage is applicable to hold dressing in place. Place the center of base (triangular bandage) on top of dressing...

0 comments    emergency first aid wound
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