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[jazblanc77]

[Ya-ta Boy]

Sorry about the cut finger and the pain.

However, I think this post is an excellent example of the idea that we only ask advice of people who will tell us what we want to hear.

Think about it: It's 1:30 in the morning. Cut the finger. Hate stitches. So what to do? Ask for advice in the middle of the night in a place where you won't get answers for 12 hours or so.

[Hollywoodaction]

[itaewonguy]

doesnt really hurt going to the hospital to check it out..
you have insurance so go for it,.. and also its not that expensive anyway!
better to have a doctor look at it than listen to advice from people who have no medical training or can even see your finger..
it will only take 2 hours out of your time. and could be the best two hours you spent, becuase you might spend the rest of your life regretting you didnt go becuase you have a scare or weeks of it not healing right!
go to the doc man.. ITS YOUR FINGER MAN!!!

[EFLtrainer]

http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_information/asp/healthy_living/lifestyle/diet/honey/

How honey can heal
Research being carried out around the world suggests that honey helps in the healing and sterilising of wounds and ulcers, in the growth of new skin, and, has many antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. The reason for this is the unique combination of properties that honey has.

Antibacterial properties
Honey is high in sugar, low in protein and quite acidic. These factors combine to make honey free from contaminants itself and help it to kill the contaminants it comes into contact with. The main antibacterial agent in honey is hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which is released when honey touches the skin. This is produced by the enzyme glucose oxidase which is introduced into honey by the bee. However various types of honey will contain slightly different antibacterial substances.

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If you would like to know more about preparing and keeping a first aid kit, click here

Can help prevent scarring
Honey has a hygroscopic nature. This means that when honey is exposed to air, it draws moisture in from the air. This is very useful as honey may help to:


prevent scarring by keeping the skin moist
help in the growth of new tissue
stop bandages from becoming stuck to an open wound if applied to the bandage before use
It is this nature which causes honey to be an ingredient in lots of cosmetics and make up, as it keeps the skin moist and fresh and prevents drying.

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Manuka honey
A type of honey called Manuka honey is especially important as along with all the properties associated with it contains another component that is effective against more resistant bacteria such as staphylococcus aureus and helicobacter pylori. It is this type of honey has been shown to be very good in treating some stomach ulcers and sore throats.

So next time you have your toast have a think about what you spread on it because you might be helping yourself more than you realise.

[tacon101]

[ddeubel]

Superglue rocks!! The tabasco sauce of the adhesive world.........

I am an ultra runner and I have run 40 + hours just stopping and popping and laying a generous layer of superglue on the blisters. Works like a charm and as one person already stated, just flakes off gradually over time.....

DD

[bobbyhanlon]

just go to the bloody doctor!!! this is a board for english teachers, and a few other assorted people... we are not medical experts! however, a doctor is, so you should get to one right now, just in case! you have nothing to lose by going, but you might lose a lot by not going.

[Fat Sam]