Antiseptic

and how to use it properly. So what are the basic facts surrounding mouthwash? Let’s take a quick look: What It Is: A quick glance down the aisle at the drugstore will reveal that there is a great deal of mouthwash types out there. They all contain antiseptic agents,…

was made, the risks of obtaining bacterial infections were substantially immense and unpreventable. Every doctor was helpless since there was ultimately nothing that they could do to prevent the infection from spreading. They did, however, use antiseptics to rid the body of these bacterial infections, but this incorrect treatment process was soon proven, by Fleming, to do more harm than good. Due to Alexander Fleming’s discovery, millions of lives have…

The Effect of an Individual’s Mood on his or her Weather preferences People have always wondered how the body and mind interacted. Some people believe that they did not interact at all. For example, Plato believed that the mind and the body were two separate entities (University of Richmond Department of Psychology, 2015). However, recently, there is evidence that a person’s body does influence his or her cognition. It is known as Embodied Cognition, which is built off Metaphor theory. Metaphor…

applied to manage the wound infection and treatment. The objective of this work is to evaluate the wound repair and regeneration potential of the fruits of Terminalia bellirica which has a variety of pharmacological activities such as astringent, antiseptic and laxative. Materials and methods…

Chamomile Oil Chamomile essential oil is one of the gentlest oils. It is commonly used on babies and kids, particularly for diaper skin rash. Chamomile oil has been used since time immemorial for its calming, soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits. Its potent therapeutic benefits come from its flowers. Chamomile oil is best blended in combination with other oils and bath products. It is proven to help skin irritations such as eczema because of flavonoids and acidic nature. Chamomile is rich in…

the United States because both sides were Americans, but the staggering mortality rate can also be attributed to the medical practices of the time. When I have cut myself in football or tripping, my immediate reaction is to clean the cut out with antiseptic and cover it with a bandage in…

It is none other than the essence ingredients used in the gel. Tea Tree Oil, which is a popular remedy for acne condition. It has been proven to have antiseptic, antifungal and anti-bacterial properties and is known to help soothing blemished skin. Another essence used is the Witch Hazel Extract that helps in reducing excess oil from our skin and acts synergistically on minimizing open pores, reducing irritation…

Penicillin was one of the first antibiotics created and used on the population. Sir Alexander Fleming changed the world of medicine not only in his days but also in present-day society. Penicillin was one of the greatest discoveries of the twentieth century, as antibiotics are one of the highest prescribed drugs in the world today. Penicillin is responsible for preventing the spread of infectious disease, and for improving military medicine. While revolutionizing the study of medicine,…

inexperienced. Only 500 of the 11,000 Union surgeons had actually performed surgery prior to the war and the most popular surgery was amputation. This is why surgeons during this time were referred to as butchers. It was 1865 before they used antiseptic during surgery and most of the surgeons did not wash their hands before performing surgery. It is estimated that more soldiers died from infection from surgery, than the wounds they…

According to Mayo Clinic, the best way to prevent infection of Lyme disease is by avoiding area where deer ticks live such as bushy areas, areas with long grass or wooded area. One can also reduce the chances of infection when in these areas by taking some simple precautions which include: Use of insect repellents: A person should apply insect repellent of high concentration, usually of 20% of DEET to their skin. One should apply the repellent carefully as directed. Clothes can also be applied…