All posts tagged with wounds
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-(Natural News) Preppers are resourceful people. They are also knowledgeable and can recognize the usefulness of certain plants, even one as unassuming as yarrow. Despite looking like a useless weed, yarrow has plenty of beneficial properties. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) What is yarrow? Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a potent natural astringent. It is also known as devil’s nettle, […]
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-(Natural News) Raw honey is considered a superfood due to its antioxidant and antibacterial properties. It contains plant compounds that accelerate wound healing. In particular, raw honey consumption and topical application can treat the following infections: Mouth blisters A recent study published in the American Journal of Otolaryngology revealed that raw honey can significantly reduce the appearance of […]
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-(Natural News) Bandages made of cotton and gauze remain the primary method of stopping bleeding from open wounds in traumatic injuries. Now, chemists from Texas A&M University in the U.S. and Assiut University in Egypt have developed a brand new way to stop bleeding and heal wounds with nanoscale technology, using raw materials from a familiar source. […]
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-(Natural News) The waters off the coast of Delaware and New Jersey aren’t just the perfect environment for crabs and other shellfish – they’re also fast becoming the perfect home for flesh-eating bacteria. This is according to a report made by researchers and medical and healthcare professionals at Cooper University Hospital in New Jersey, who […]
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-(Natural News) Providing proper first aid is not only an essential survival skill, but also an important skill to learn in everyday life. Accidents can happen when you’re out and about, and sometimes an accident leads to gaining a large, gaping wound. In this situation, learning how to suture or stitch up a wound can […]
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-(Natural News) Injuries like open wounds may not seem serious at first, but the potential complications that follow them could pose a risk to your health. In this situation, knowing the basics of first aid can help prevent potentially fatal health consequences. This article discusses the treatments and home remedies for a few types of open wounds. Open wound […]
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-(Natural News) Sugar isn’t known for a lot of health benefits, but they are quite useful as a home remedy. Before commercial antibiotic and antiseptic creams, it used to be a popular homemade treatment for wounds. Moreover, it can be applied on humans and animals alike. (h/t to AlphaSurvivalist.net) How does sugar treat wounds? Sugar […]
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-(Natural News) When dealing with an injury, the first thing you need to do is stop the bleeding. If you’re in the city, you can expect medical help to arrive sooner. If you’re in a rural area, however, you may be looking at significantly longer response times. In a medical emergency, time isn’t on your […]
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-(Natural News) A first aid kit is an essential item both for regular days and an emergency. Should you lose your first aid kit, would you know how to prepare an improvised one? (h/t to TheRealSurvivalists.com) If someone gets hurt in an emergency, a prepper must stay calm and look for makeshift tools for an improvised […]
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-(Natural News) Can you recognize a wound infection — and do you know how to prevent it? These tips can help you keep a wound from getting infected. When a disease-causing microbe grows within the injured skin, it may lead to an infection. The person may notice red streaks and increased heat on the skin around […]
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