In the past, covering a wound with gauze dressings was a staple in wound care treatment. But in the early 1960’s, the idea of moist healing emerged and played an important role in the way wound care was conducted.
There is not usually a need to run to your doctor every time you get a small puncture wound, or a burn or scrape. If you have a stubborn wound that is not healing but has not become infected, you can still try to treat it yourself....
Are you or a relative diabetic? The chances are good that you know someone who is, so here are some diabetic facts about the serious nature of this grave condition....
Managing your diabetes is not an easy task. Diabetes, although an invisible disease, infiltrates your every waking moment. You must constantly factor in the many causes and effects of daily life in managing your condition. Every bite of food, physical movement, and stressor can have an effect....
Pregnancy can be a beautiful and wonderful experience, but it can also bring along some unwanted side effects. One of these side effects can be very painful and uncomfortable. Hemorrhoid, are small boils or bumps that appear in the rectal area....
When the surface of the skin is broken, a wound is created. This eventually will scab and can then become a scar if not treated properly. Scars are blemishes that are left on the surface of the skin, and are often a few shades lighter than the rest of the skin....
What is an Oxygen Free Radical?
In biology, atoms are considered to be healthy and stable when they are in what is called a ground state. This occurs when the electrons in the outer shell of the atom each have a second electron paired with it, spinning in the opposite direction. When the atom has one or more electrons that are unpaired, it is considered a free radical....
We have been taught for years that our bodies need eight 8 ounces of water a day to remain healthy. Recent studies have shown that this is not necessarily the case. In studying this aspect of health no significant benefits or drawbacks were found when consuming the full 64 oz. of water a day. So how do you know how much water you should have in a day?...
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