Aloe vera

Burns have been considered the most common injury to happen in the household, and children seem to be the biggest victim of these injuries. Burns cause skin damage, which leads to the burned skins cells to die. Most of the time a person can recover from a burn without any complications, given this also depends on the severity of the burn itself. But there are the more serious burns that do require medical attention, and even with medical attention the people who suffer from severe burns can be…

So, you went on a picnic and decided to go for a nice long walk in the woods. You have great fun. The kids had great fun. But, none of you are having fun any more. You are too busy scratching. You were all allergic to poison ivy, just like seven out of every ten people in the United States. What is poison ivy and what do you do about it? Poison ivy is a vine that grows through the United States and is known for its distinctive three leaves, each having its own stem. It normally grows along the…

Even though pain seems like such an easy thing to explain, it’s actually quite a complex phenomenon because of how abstract it is; as it differs significantly between each individual. In the simple terms, pain is an unpleasant sensation which can range from mild discomfort all the way to unbearable agony. Whilst many instantly think of pain as being mostly physically, there is also an emotional aspect. The source of physical pain comes about from nerve stimulation, along with various injuries…

ice pops for your children with fruits, beets, cucumbers, carrots and spinach. Your children will love these ice pops and they will eat vegetables without any hesitation. You can give your child healthy ice pops when he/she is sick. Add honey, aloe vera or ginger and chia seeds if your child has sore throat, reflux or needs more proteins. 5. Crackers Crackers are one of the best snacks when you are going out with your child. Unfortunately, crackers contain sugar, sodium, preservatives, GMOs,…

Mysteries in the Third Level My friend Charley, who is also my psychiatric patient, was talking about his problems with me. Charley is thirty-one years old, and he keeps rambling on about this third level thing. Personally, I think he was going bananas as he kept rambling on about this third level thing. However, for some reason he smelled like strawberries and cherries. Charley pleaded with me, “ You believe me Sam, don't you? Won’t you please believe me?” I said sadly,”I don't…

Holistic or Natural Medicine Holistic medicine is defined as the form of healing, which considers the whole person -- body, mind, spirit, and emotions -- in the quest for optimal health and wellness. ("Holistic Medicine: What It Is, Treatments, Philosophy, and More n.p.). Holistic medicine has been around for many years and is still being used today. (INSERT HISTORY OF HOLISTIC MEDICINE) Many people may consider holistic or alternative medicine over western medicine because of the side effects…

classified a first degree burn as a typical sunburn. She also gave many examples on how to treat a first degree burn. One of the examples was a cool towel of some sorts to reduce the swelling and pain of the burn. Another example was applying aloe Vera to offer some pain relief. Along with examples of treatment, Mrs. Jordan also gave examples to help prevent a sunburn. The first, obvious, example was to wear…

proven wart killer that is simple to use. Apply the tape tightly over the wart. Replace as needed for six days. Let your skin breathe for one day, then repeat as needed. Duct tape cuts off the air to the wart and suffocates it. Aloe vera: Apply the gel from aloe vera directly on your wart and cover. Reapply frequently. You can try the same process with the juice, “milk,” or pulp from other plants, such as celandine, dandelion, kalanchoe, or milkweed. Repeated applications are…

Face Masks There are so many ways to take care of your skin and you always have the choice to take the best one for yourself. One of the most popular method taken by both men and women for grooming the face is face masks or face pack. Men, with about 15 percent more oilier skin as compared to women, need to cleanse and moisturize their face regularly to scrub off the dirt, pollutant and dead skins. Benefits of Face masks There are so many benefits associated with face packs. Let us go over them…

A burn is damage to the body tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight or radiation. Burns are distinguished by skin damaged in which many affected cells die. Every burn is different depending on the cause and degree of the injury. Most people can recover from burns without serious health outcomes or issues. Serious burns requires medical care to prevent further complications or death. There are three main types of burns: first degree, second degree, and third degree. First degree…