- Types of Burns
- First-degree: only surface skin involved, accompanied by mild pain. Color: light to medium red
- Second-degree: deeper skin layers involved, accompanied by swelling, more pain and blisters. Color: darker red
- Third-degree: all skin layers destroyed, along with nervous sensation, though surrounding tissue is in pain. Color: white or charred
- Warning: If you have third-degree burn or a second-degree burn on your face, hand, feet, genitals or anywhere else
Entries from May 31st, 2009
5 Simple Home Remedies for Burns
May 31st, 2009 · No Comments · Common ailments, Health, Herbs & Spices, Home Remedies
Tags: aloe vera·antibacterial·apple cider·burns·calendula·common ailments·Home Remedies·lavender·yogurt
7 Simple Home Remedies for Bruises
May 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Common ailments, Health
Bruises become colorful because the local capillaries break and cause a leakage of red blood cells. The sooner treated, the sooner they are healed. Bruises are a common occurrence but can be abnormal if they appear with no explanation, are larger than a quarter or are lumpy rather than flat. If you suspect you have an abnormal bruise, see a health care professional.
Tags: apple cider·arnica·bruise·egg yolk·iron·vinegar·vitamin C
Turmeric: a Miracle Drug in Your Kitchen
May 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Common ailments, Health, Herbs & Spices, Home Remedies

“If I had only one single herb to depend upon for all possible health and dietary needs, I would…choose the Indian spice Turmeric. It is an herb one should get to know and live with.”
~ Dr. David Drawley, founder & director of American Institute for Vedic Studies
Some Amazing Properties
- Reduces inflammation
- Improves digestion
- Lowers bad cholesterol
- Aids liver process toxins
- Prevents and fights cancer
- Antibacterial
Tags: antibacterial·cancer·cholesterol·common ailments·digestion·gas·inflammation·LDL·liver·natural remedies·turmeric
Key to being healthy in mind, body and spirit
May 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Common ailments, Happiness, Health, Inspiration
Your health – physical, mental and spiritual, is in your hands.
You alone know your body best. Yet, most of us have forgotten how to listen to our body and bombard it with chemicals, stress and unhealthy foods.
You alone know your self best. Yet, most of us drown ourselves in activity, stress and “duty” and are strangers to ourselves, no longer hear our inner voice and have lost touch with our “gut feeling.” Yet, you have incredible potential.
Key to Being is about:
Tags: balance·common ailments·goals·holistic health·Home Remedies·inner voice·meditation·natural remedies·peace·priorities·Simplicity·spiritual
