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DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW
The skin is the body's largest organ, and one of its most complex. Among other things, it helps to regulate temperature and it serves as the first line of defense against infection. The skin serves as a barrier that prevents foreign substances, such as bacteria, from entering the body. It also prevents the loss of body fluids. When the skin is damaged, such as by a burn, it can no longer perform these essential functions.
A serious burn on the skin is one of the most traumatic injuries that the body can sustain. When large areas of skin are destroyed, even in second-degree burns, the patient may experience fever, circulatory disorders and shock, which require the care of a health care provider. Less severe burns can be treated at home, usually with cold-water treatment for pain or herbal remedies that help soothe the skin.
About 45,000 Americans are hospitalized for burn treatment each year, approximately half to the 125 specialized burn treatment centers, and half to the nation's other 5,000 hospitals. About 4,500 of these people die, according to the American Burn Association. As large as they are, these figures represent a significant decline in the number of incidents, and the severity of burn injuries, in the past 25 years, partly due to advances in treatment that lessen the initial shock and prevent fluid loss and infection. Health care providers have also improved their techniques for surgically removing burned tissues from the wound as soon as possible and for subsequently transferring new skin grafts to the damaged area(s). In addition, specialized nutrition focusing on specific nutrients has been developed and shown to improve recovery and speed the healing process for both minor and serious burns.
BURN CLASSIFICATION
Burns are classified according to the following characteristics:
- Depth.
- Extent (amount of the body injured by the burns.
- Cause or type.
DEPTH OF BURNS
There are three basic classifications of burns, depending on severity.
First-Degree Burns affect only the superficial outermost layer of the skin, causing redness and sensitivity to the touch with minor or moderate pain. Sunburn is usually a first-degree burn, which usually heals in about one week, with or without treatment.
Partial-Thickness or Second-Degree Burns extend somewhat into underlying skin layers, but do not damage the deepest layers of the skin. Second-degree burns are characterized by redness and blistering. The blistering, in some cases, may not form for several hours. Fluid loss may occur with acute moderate to severe pain because nerve endings are damaged. Partial-thickness burns may require medical treatment. They usually heal within two to three weeks. Some scarring may occur.
Full-Thickness or Third-Degree Burns involve the entire thickness of the skin, all layers, and possibly underlying tissues such as muscles are destroyed. The skin may be red, or it may be white or yellowish, or leathery and black. There is usually little or no pain because the nerves in the skin are severely damaged or entirely destroyed. Because the skin has been destroyed, people with third-degree burns lose large quantities of body fluids and are susceptible to shock and infection. Expect scarring to be extensive.
EXTENT OF BURNS
The Rule of Nines is a method for determining what percentage of the body has been burned. Although this rule is most useful for EMTs and paramedics who report information to the hospital from the field, anyone should be able to roughly estimate the extent of a burn.
The figure to the right shows the various divisions that have been made for the Rule of Nines. In an adult, the head and arms each equal 9 percent of the total body surface. The front and back of the trunk and each leg are equal to 18 percent of the total body surface.
For example, if one-half of the back and all of the right arm of a person has been burned, the burn involves about 18 percent of the total body area. The Rule of Nines is slightly modified for young children, but the adult figures serve as an adequate guide.
CAUSE OR TYPE OF BURNS
Burns are injuries to the skin and the underlying tissues and are caused by exposure to the following elements:
- Heat (thermal burns).
- Chemicals.
- Electricity.
THERMAL BURNS
Thermal burns are caused by heat. The first step when treating thermal burns is to put out the fire. Superficial first degree burns can be quite painful, but if there is clean, cold water available, placing the burning area in cold water helps to reduce pain. Clean towels wet with cold water can be placed on superficial burns.Once the burned area has been cooled, cover it with a dry, sterile dressing or the large sterile cloth (found in your first responder life support kit) called a burn sheet.
Caution: Do not apply burn ointments, butter, grease, or cream to any burn!
Partial-thickness second-degree burns should be cooled if the burn area is still warm. Cooling does several things: it helps reduce pain and it actually stops the heat from cooking the skin. Cooling also helps stop the swelling caused by partial-thickness burns.
If blisters are present, handle the skin very carefully to prevent breaking the blisters. Intact skin, even if blistered, provides an excellent barrier against infection. If the blisters are broken, the danger of infection increases. Use only sterile water if the blisters are broken. Cover partial-thickness second-degree burns with a dry, sterile dressing or burn sheet.
Full-thickness third-degree burns, if still warm, should also be cooled with sterile water only to keep the heat from damaging any more skin and tissue, unless transport is immediate. Remove clothing by cutting it away from the burned area. However, leave any clothing that is stuck to the burn. Cover full-thickness burns with a dry, sterile dressing or burn sheet.
People who have suffered large superficial burns and all people with any amount of partial- thickness or full-thickness burns must be treated for shock and transported for medical care.
RESPIRATORY BURNS
A burn to any part of the airway is a respiratory burn. If a person has been burned around the head and face or while in a confined space (such as in a burning house), you should look for the following signs and symptoms of respiratory burns:
- Singed nose hairs.
- Blackened nasal mucous membranes.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Pain while breathing.
- Burns around the face.
- Unconsciousness as a result of fire.
Watch the burned person carefully. Breathing problems that result from this type of burn can develop rapidly or slowly over several hours. Administer oxygen as soon as it is available and be prepared to perform CPR. If you suspect that a person has suffered respiratory burns, arrange for prompt transport for medical treatment.
If the person has injuries in addition to the burn injuries, treat them before the person is transported. For example, if a person has suffered a partial-thickness burn of the arm and has also fallen off a ladder and fractured both legs, splint the fractures and place the person on a backboard, in addition to treating the burn injury.
CHEMICAL BURNS
Many strong substances can cause chemical burns to the skin. Such chemicals include strong acids (such as battery acid) or strong alkalis (such as drain cleaners). The longer the chemical remains in contact with the skin, the more damage occurs to the skin and underlying tissues. Chemicals are extremely dangerous to the eyes and can cause superficial, partial- thickness, or full-thickness burns to the skin. Water should be used to flush chemical burns as quickly as possible to remove the chemicals from the skin. The person may need to be transported for medical treatment.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Always be careful with any substance, whether it be hot water, sunlight, chemicals, fire, or any other substance that may cause a burn injury.
When bathing, check temperature of bath water before putting yourself or someone else in it. Check the thermostat setting on your hot water heater and make sure it is set at an appropriate temperature to prevent hot water burns. This is especially important for children and the elderly.
Check food temperatures before feeding children or the elderly. Using a microwave oven to reheat food can be dangerous because of the uneven temperatures the oven produces.
When cooking on the kitchen stove, make sure all pot handles are turned inward away from the edge and grasping children's hands. Supervise children around hot materials.
Store smoking materials, matches, lighters, combustible materials and substances in a safe place and in safe containers. Supervise the elderly or children when these items are being used.
Read and understand the use of any chemical substances that may be used in the home or at work. Always become familiar with precautions, safeguards and treatment information.
Have on hand necessary first aid supplies to take care of any accidents that may occur and know the signs of shock and when to transport for medical assistance.
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EXPECTED OUTCOME
Outcome is dependent upon the severity of the burn.
POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS
Infection.
Loss of body fluids resulting in dehydration, from mild to severe, depending upon the severity of the burn and the treatment received.
Scarring. Cosmetic surgery may need to be considered in severe burn cases.
Permanent disability.
Death may result in severe burn cases.
TREATMENT
GENERAL MEASURES
If you suspect a third-degree, full-thickness burn, see your health care provider at once or go to the emergency room of the nearest medical facility. Do not attempt to treat the injury, do not remove clothing that is stuck to the burned area, and do not put ice or non-sterile water on the burn. A third degree burn requires profession treatment.
Cool a first-degree superficial burn or a second-degree at once to reduce pain and swelling. Immerse the area in cool running water, or use cool compresses for a minimum of 10 minutes. Do not use ice water or ice cubes, and do not stop prematurely. While cooling the burn, remove rings, wristwatches, belts, or anything else that could constrict the injured area once it begins to swell. Also take away any loose clothing that has not adhered to the burned area.
To remove hot tar, wax, or melted plastic from the skin, use ice water to harden the heated substance.
ALOE VERA HELPS BURNS HEAL
The gel-like juice of the aloe vera leaves has a cooling effect on fresh burns. It also aids in healing and promotes the regeneration of the skin. Aloe also reduces inflammation and moisturizes the skin. While aloe vera gel may be purchased commercially, you get the best results from using the fresh leaves. Cut open the thick, fleshy leaves and place them directly on the injured area. You can also scoop the pith out of the leaves and spread it on the wound. Aloe plants are desert-warm weather plants that available from most greenhouses or nurseries and are easy to grow indoors in cold regions by putting them in a sunny window and ignoring them (too much watering kills them). They grow outdoors in the southern states where temperatures stay above freezing.
After a minor burn has been cooled, apply aloe vera gel (fresh if possible, directly from the plant) or a product such as Burn Gel from Aerobic Life Industries, which contains aloe vera, to ease pain and promote healing. Caution: Do not put oils, greasy ointments, or butter on burns. Do not break blisters.
POTATO COMPRESS
Potato compresses are a traditional remedy for mild burns. Grate a raw potato and spread it on a damp linen cloth; place this on the wound. Be sure to change the compress when the pain starts to worsen. The potato cools the burn and helps relieve inflammation.
While your body is recovering from a burn, especially a partial-thickness second-degree or full-thickness third degree burn - change your diet to provide a high protein intake and high mineral-rich foods and up to 5,000 or 6,000 calories per day. These are needed for tissue repair and healing.
Watch for signs of infection, odor, pus, or extreme redness in the area of the burn. Protect the injury from exposure to sun.
Drink plenty of fluids throughout the healing phase. Potassium rich juice and green drinks are recommended for fast tissue repair.
Keep burn injuries elevated to minimize swelling and promote healing. This is especially important for burns on the hands, legs, or feet.
Keep the burn lightly covered to minimize the chance of bacterial infection.
Try adding 1 tablespoon of powdered vitamin C to 1 quart of cold water and spraying it on the burn site. This has been found to enhance healing. Or try using cold clay poultices.
If infection starts to set in, apply honey 3 times a day after gently washing the area with hydrogen peroxide.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR COMPRESS
Apple cider vinegar soothes the skin. You can use cider-vinegar compresses as a treatment for first- and second-degree burns. Cider Vinegar prevents infection, soothes pain and kills germs. Moisten a clean cloth with cider vinegar that is undiluted and place it on the injured area. Repeat often. Do not apply this treatment to open wounds.
Herbal Remedies: Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (Mother), Dynamic Health, 16 fl. oz.
Dynamic Health Organic Apple Cider Vinegar contains "Mother" of vinegar that is formed naturally in unpasturized vinegar by the acetobacter. Made from the juices of organic certified grown apples.
Hygiene is very important when dealing with any type of burn. Keep the area clean.
A study in the effects of high-dose vitamin C therapy for third-degree full thickness burns that was reported in the Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation concluded that persons with serious burns should immediately begin taking vitamin C.
Herbal Remedies: Citric Acid Powder, Food Grade, 100% Pure, NOW Foods, 4 oz.
Citric Acid powder is useful in sprouting, canning, drying or freezing to preserve Vitamin C content, retard spoilage by bacterial growth, and prevent discoloration.
Herbal Remedies: C The Change Ester C Serum, 87% Certified Organic, Kiss My Face
A generous mixture of potent antioxidants, including patented vitamin ester C, the leading antioxidant, to stimulate collagen production, refine wrinkles, and to heal and rebuild damaged skin.
Applied topically to burned skin, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), a byproduct of wood processing, has been reported to have a remarkable ability to relieve pain and promote healing. Note: Only DMSO from a health food store should be used for healing purposes. Commercial-grade DMSO found in hardware stores is not suitable. The use of DMSO may result in a garlicky body odor. This is temporary, and is not a cause for concern.
Herbal Remedies: DMSO / Dimethylsulfoxide Roll-on, 70% DMSO, 30% Aloe Vera, 3 fl. oz.
Herbal Remedies: DMSO Spray With Aloe Vera, 8 fl. oz.
Clinic Services pure liquid DMSO is used for various applications. Contains 70% DMSO which is 99.9% pure concentrate and 30% Aloe Vera, a plant specially known as the "burn plant" and is used to help promote healing from all types of burns.
MEDICATION
For third-degree full thickness burns, your health care provider may prescribe silver sulfadiazine cream (Silvadene). Cautions: Reactions to silver sulfadiazine are rare, but they can occur.
A medically supervised program for a more serious burn, or a burn in a sensitive location, may include the use of antibiotics, debridement to remove dead tissue, hydrotherapy to loosen dead skin, and physical therapy or splinting to prevent contractures (permanent muscular contractions).
In cases of severe burns, hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be employed to reduce edema, scarring, and contracture. This treatment also improves the chances that a skin graft will take.
Severe burns often need to be treated with skin grafts to help restore the damaged skin. Healthy upper-layer skin from another part of the body can be transplanted to the burned area, but people with large burns often do not have enough of their own skin for transplanting. There are several biotechnological companies that make an artificial skin from collagen, a fibrous protein, and this serves as a scaffold to help promote growth of new skin cells and blood vessels, and also to temporarily protect the wounded area.
ACTIVITY
Restrictions depend on the severity of the burn. Plenty of rest is needed for proper healing.
Drink plenty of fluids. When the skin is burned, it loses its protective function, and tissue fluid, called lymph, escapes. To compensate for this loss of fluid, make sure you drink a great deal of liquid, preferably mineral water or herbal teas to replace the lost electrolytes (minerals).
DIET, SUPPLEMENTS & NUTRIENTS
HERBS
Herbs, poultices and compresses have proven to be very effective in caring for minor burns. In addition, there are many herbal and homeopathic remedies you can consider as an adjunct to traditional treatment.
Aloe Vera pulp, gel, or liquid can be applied to the burn as needed to relieve pain and speed healing.
Herbal Remedies: Aloe Vera Skin Gel, Herbal Aloe Force, Organically Grown Unprocessed Whole Raw Aloe Vera, 4 fl. oz.
Rejuvenating and moisturizing, more potent and effective than the fresh aloe plant itself. 100% Bio-Protected Aloe Vera. No applied heat at any time from field to bottle.
Herbal Remedies: Aloe Vera Gel, NOW Foods, 1 Gallon (Also Available in 32 fl. oz.)
NOW Foods Aloe Vera Gel is made from organic aloe vera juice. Based on its soothing, cooling properties, many refer to Aloe Vera simply as the medicine plant. Externally, it has been used throughout history to ease the discomfort of sunburns, minor wounds, cuts, scrapes and rashes. Many researchers believe that aloe can enhance the body's ability to heal by stimulating the activity of collagen and elastin - two compounds responsible for healthy tissue integrity.
Goldenseal is a natural antibiotic that helps to prevent infection. It can be taken in pill or extract form, or used in a poultice and applied to the burned area. Caution: Do not take goldenseal internally on a daily basis for more than one week at a time, and do not use it during pregnancy. If you have a history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or glaucoma, use it only under a health care provider's supervision.
Bayberry, Black Tea, Green Tea, Blackberry Leaves, Sumac Leaves, Sweet Gum, and White Oak Bark contain tannic acid, which has been used in clinics for surface burns that have begun to heal. These herbs can be used as teas and as wet compresses.
Horsetail and Slippery Elm help skin tissues to heal.
Calendula, applied topically to the burned area as a gel or ointment, is effective as an anti-inflammatory agent and antiseptic.
Herbal Remedies: Calendula Gel, Califlora (Relief For First Aid & Sunburn), Homeopathic Booericke & Taffel, 2.75 oz.
Califlora Calendula Gel is the ideal pain reliever for a wide variety of skin conditions including sunburns. It contains a therapeutic 10% tincture of Calendula, an official homeopathic medicine prepared from the fresh, flowering tops of the annual herb Calendula Officinalis in accordance with The Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS).
Herbal Remedies: Calendula Cram (Marigold), Nature Works, 4 fl. oz.
Calendula Cream blends natural calendula extract in a base of avocado, jojoba and natural Vitamin E to moisturize, soften and protect your skin against environmental influences. Calendula Officinalis (Marigold) is widely recognized for its proven ability to care for all manner fo skin problems, from chapped hands and open wounds. It is particularly suited for dry, sensitive and irritated skin that needs soothing care.
Comfrey herbal compress can be used by taking comfrey leaf and Wheat Germ Oil and applying it to the burned area. It is a natural antibiotic that helps to prevent infection. Caution: Comfrey is recommended for external use only.
Tea Tree Oil is effective for minor burns, primarily as an antiseptic and disinfectant. Tea Tree Oil helps to soothe the burned area and keep burns from becoming infected. It is safe for both children and adults. Apply the oil, topically, directly to the affected burned areas. It immediately eases pain and speeds up the healing process.
Make a tea infusion of by bringing 1 tablespoon each of St. John's Wort Leave and Flowers and Comfrey Root to a boil in 2 cups of water. Strain. Rinse the wound with the tea and place the compress on the wound.
Lavender Essential Oil is also effective for the treatment of burns. The oil may be used undiluted by rubbing several drops onto the skin or placing it on a gauze or a cotton ball and applying it to the burn.
HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES
Cantharis in 6X, 6C, 30C or 200C doses. Cantharis is good for all types of burns, especially for those with blistering. Take a few pellets of a low dosage every 15 to 20 minutes or a higher dose every hour. Reduce if symptoms improve.
Causticum in 6X, 6C, 30C or 200C doses. Causticum helps chemical burns and skin that fails to heal following a burn.
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
The following nutrients are important for healing once appropriate local treatment has been administered. Unless otherwise specified, the following recommended doses are for those over the age of 18. For a child between 12 and 17 years old, reduce the dose to 3/4 the recommended amount. For a child between 6 and 12 years old, use 1/2 the recommended dose, and for a child under 6, use 1/4 the recommended amount.
BURNS SUPPLEMENTS
Information and supplements to help healing caused by a burn injury.
Aloe Vera Juice, Pure Aloe Force, Organically Grown Unprocessed Whole Raw Aloe Vera, 33.8 fl. oz.
The magnificent Aloe plant, that is designed to be self-sufficient & thrive in the desert, feeds us in unique ways with its 250+ naturally occurring constituents including: enzymes, amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, glycoproteins, sterols, growth factors, & all sizes of uniquely complex Aloe polysaccharides and mannans.Aloe Vera Juice, Herbal Aloe Force, Organically Grown Unprocessed Whole Raw Aloe Vera, 33.8 fl. oz.
Herbal Aloe Force Re-Natures the cells, tissues, glands, organs and all systems of the body to function as originally designed.Aloe Vera, Whole Leaf Juice, 99.7% Pure, Certified Organic, Nature's Way, 1 Liter
Nature's Way Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice offers you the rich benefits of the most potent part of the aloe plant. Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice contains an abundance of advantageous components not found in most aloe gel filler products.Aloe Vera, By Deanne Tenney (Paperback)
One of nature's supreme soothing agents, aloe vera has been used for hundreds of years from everything from sunburn to constipation.Aloe Vera Skin Gel, Herbal Aloe Force, Organically Grown Unprocessed Whole Raw Aloe Vera, 4 fl. oz.
Can keep your skin looking clean, clear, smooth, toned, hydrated and glowing with health. Can also reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sun damage.Antibiotic, Natural Support Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Use this natural antibiotic to support the immune system.Cal/Mag/Zinc, Calcium Magnesium Zinc Supplement, 90 Tablets
This unique Calcium Magnesium Zinc Supplement formula perfectly balances calcium, magnesium, and zinc with over 70 minerals and trace elements found in ConcenTrace for maximum absorption and utilization by the body.Calendula Gel, Califlora (Relief For First Aid & Sunburn), Homeopathic Boericke & Tafel, 2.72 oz.
Califlora Calendula Gel is the ideal pain reliever for a wide variety of skin conditions including sunburns.Cell Rejuvenator, Peter Gillham's Natural Vitality, 8 oz.
Cell Rejuvenator is a precisely engineered formula designed to give cells the exact nutrients they need to rejuvenate quickly and in the best condition possible.Pure Virgin Coconut Oil Cream, NOW Foods, 7 oz.
NOW Foods Pure Virgin Coconut Oil Cream can be used in recipes as it is food grade, but also as an excellent hair and skin treatment.Colloidal Silver Pump Spray, SilvaSolution, 2 fl. oz.
Colloidal Silver Spray works great to promote throat health, as well as provide immune system support.Colloidal Silver Salve, SilvaSolution, 2 oz.
SilvaSolution Colloidal Silver Salve now contains added homeopathics that add a benefit that will enhance the SilvaSolutions effectiveness.Colloidal Silver & Zinc Lozenges, SilvaSolution, 90 Lozenges
Now you can get powerful liquid silver in the most convenient form ever with new SilvaSolution Silver and Zinc Lozenges.Comfrey Leaf Ointment, Nature's Way, 100% Natural, 2 oz.
Comfrey Leaf Ointment is a 100% all natural, mild scented, herbal ointment.Comfrey Leaf Powder, 100% Organic, 4 oz. Bulk
One of the most well-known healing plants, especially for its ability to heal tissue and bone.Comfrey Leaf Poultice, 2.5 oz.
Comfrey leaf contains allantoin, which promotes the growth of connective tissue, bone, cartilage, and is easily absorbed through the skin.Copper Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 50 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz.
WaterOz Ionic Copper is a pure liquid Copper supplement. Copper influences protein metabolism and general healing, improves vitamin C oxidation and is integral in the formation of RNA.CoQ10, All Natural Hypoallergenic, Nature's Way, 60 mg, 60 Softgels
CoQ10 is vital for cellular energy production and is a powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenger.CoQ10 Liquid, Trace Minerals, 4 fl. oz.
Liquid Co-Q10 is an all-natural, enzymatic, dietary supplement providing assistance to the body's cells by helping to maintain and protect against oxidative stress for increased cell integrity and energy.CoQ10, Vegetarian Coenzyme, NOW Foods, 30 mg, 60 VCaps
A coenzyme for several key steps in the production of energy within each cell, and an antioxidant important in its clinical effects. It is these two properties make CoQ10 one of the best supplements available today.DHA, 250 mg w/ 500 mg EPA & Omega 3 from Fish Oil, 120 Softgels
Numerous published studies have provided strong evidence that the Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil may reduce the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and sudden death from cardiac causes.DMG Supplement N,N Dimethyl Glycine, NOW Foods, 125 mg, 100 Caps
NOW Foods' DMG Supplement is a methylated amino acid found in all cells. DMG is an antioxidant and methyl donor that has a number of beneficial effects. It has shown to have potential in increasing immune response to the flu and salmonella.Emu Oil, 100% Pure, Naturally Refined, 8 fl. oz.
Thunder Ridge's Pure Emu Oil is a natural skin softener and protector. This pure Emu Oil supports skin hydration and elasticity and improves skin surface blood flow & healing.Emu Oil Soap, Unscented Bar Soap, Thunder Ridge Emu Oil Products
This Unscented Emu Oil Soap Bar is moisturizing, conditioning, non-irritating, and accompanied with all the benefits of Emu oil.Emu Oil Soap, Scented Bar Soap, Thunder Ridge Emu Oil Products
This lightly scented Emu Oil Soap Bar is organic, moisturizing, conditioning, non-irritating, and accompanied with all the benefits of Emu oil.Garlic Oil Tincture, Alcohol Free, Nature's Way, 1 fl. oz.
Garlic oil is often used to soothe the ear and as an antibiotic but most often used as a food and herb and also to lower serum cholesterol and blood pressure and to improve circulation as well as possibly inhibiting the growth of ulcer causing bacteria.Lavender Essential Oil, 2 fl. oz.
Lavender essential oil is strong antimicrobial and antibacterial and helps to heal wounds. As aromatherapy, lavender essential oil helps to calm anxiety and stress.MSM Supplement (Methylsulfonylmethane), 1000 mg, 120 Caps, Pure Lignisul with Free 4 oz. Lotion
Buy MSM Supplement caps and get a 4 oz. Lotion free. MSM supplement plays a beneficial role in connective tissue and joint flexibility, immune health, arthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation, pain, hair, skin, nails, athletic injuries, acne, wrinkles and allergies.Nature's Antiseptic Tea Tree Oil & Grapefruit Seed Extract By CJ Puotinen (Paperback)
Nature's Warfare, this book covers tea tree oil and grapefruit see extract use in safely destroying viruses, bacteria, molds, yeasts and parasites that want to live in us and on us.Noni Juice, Trace Minerals, 32 fl. oz.
Trace Minerals Noni Juice product may provide nutritional support for Bio-Electric Health and Body Mineral Balancing.Pain Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Use the Pain Formula to alleviate pain naturally.Pantothenic Acid 100% Natural Vitamin B-5, 250 mg, 100 Caps
Pantothenic acid vitamin B-5 is converted to coenzyme A, which is involved in the biochemical cycles responsible for conversion of fats, proteins and carbohydrates into energy.Pycnogenol With Vitamin E, 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 50 mg, 30 Tabs
Pycnogenol is an extract made from the bark of the European coastal pine. Pycnogenol is a concentrated source of proanthocyanidins, organic acids and other biologically active components.Silver Biotics Liquid, Silver Supplement, 8 fl. oz.
Silver Biotics was tested by researchers and was found to kill every strain of bacteria that it was tested against and that these bacteria, many of which have become resistant to antibiotics, cause many human ailments.Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia), 100% Pure Oil, 2 fl. oz.
Tea Tree Oil can be used for general first aid uses such as cuts, burns, abrasions, insect bites, bee stings, rashes, impetigo, boils, sinus problems, sore throat, thrush, fingernail and toenail infections.Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic Ointment, 2 oz.
A 100% natural Tea Tree Oil antiseptic ointment that combines a therapeutic dose of pure tea tree oil with the absorption powers of Australian Eucalyptus australiana oil and lavender oil.Ultimate B (Vitamin B Complex Formula), 60 Tabs
Superbly formulated, Ultimate B, vitamin B Complex Formula, is a synergistic blend of herbs, superfoods, and enzymes made of 33% food ingredients for easy absorption.Vital Yew (Pacific Yew) Salve, 1 oz.
Yew promotes healing of wounds, rashes, burns, bug bites, and problem skin.Vitamin A, 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 10,000 IU, 100 Softgels
Nature's Way vitamin A is 100% natural from fish liver oil. It contains no artificial ingredients or preservatives.Vitamin C 1000 with Bioflavonoids, 100% Natural, 1000 mg, 250 VCaps
Nature's Way Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids provides antioxidant protection for many of the body's important enzyme systems.Vitamin C 500 with Rosehips, 100% Natural, 500 mg, 250 VCaps
Nature's Way Vitamin C with Rosehips offers a rich whole plant source of vitamin C and provides antioxidant protection for many of the body's important enzyme systems.Warburgia (Pepperbark, Isibhaha Peperbasbloom), 100% Natural Antifungal Herb, 100 mg, 60 Tabs
Warbugia, an antifungal herb, is the most valuable of the natural African antimicrobials, and the bark and leaves have been used to treat yeast, fungal, bacterial and protozoal infections for centuries.Witch Hazel Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Witch Hazel can be taken internally for diarrhea and hemorrhage.Zinc Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 100 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz.
WaterOz Ionic Zinc is a pure liquid Zinc supplement. Zinc moves through all the fluids in the body, it creates a defense against infection-causing bacteria and viruses trying to enter the body and stops bacterial and viral replication.Zinc Lozenges With Echinacea & Vitamin C, Nature's Way, 23 mg, 60 Lozenges
Nature's Way Zinc lozenge boosts cold season defense with zinc, widely recognized as an important nutritional support during the cold season, and echinacea pupurea, clinically shown to support the immune system, and Vitamin C, a vitally important vitamin for general health maintenance.
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You have symptoms of a burn, especially second or third degree burns. Seek medical attention immediately.
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