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Puncture Wounds

Published on February 22, 2010 By Dene Brock - Administrator

Puncture wounds are caused by sharp, pointed objects that penetrate the skin. Nails, tacks, ice picks, knives, needles, and animal bites can all cause puncture wounds. These types of wounds are easily infected because they are so difficult to clean and provide a warm, moist place for bacteria to grow. HOME TREATMENT OF PUNCTURE WOUNDS [...]

Aloe – Aloe barbadensis, formerly a. vera

Published on January 15, 2010 By Dene Brock - Administrator

Aloe has long been known as the “medicine plant” because the gel that comes from the leaves is used externally to treat a number of skin problems.   WHY GROW ALOE The aloe plant is grown in hoes for its skin-healing properties.  Split the leaf and rub the gel from insode the leaf over minor birs [...]

Building A First Aid Kit For Your Home

Published on January 8, 2009 By Dene Brock - Administrator

If you are not a doctor, nurse, or first aid attendant building a first aid kit for your home can seem a bit frightening, but we are going to tell you exactly what you need to put in home first aid kit to make sure you are prepared to deal with your family’s first aid issues.