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Treating Burns

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Minor burns (like first degree/superficial burns, or small partial thickness/second degree burns) can often be treated at home. The most important thing to do is stop the burning process! Put out any fire or flames — stop, drop, and roll if your clothes are on fire. Remove hot/burned clothing if possible. Stop contact with hot steam or a hot object; your reflexes make take care of this one. In other words: if you stay in contact with the heat, you will continue to burn. Next, you want to cool the injured area. Run water over the burn for at least … Continue reading →

Burn Basics

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I picked up a lovely fresh focaccia bread at the food store over the weekend and decided it would be even better served warm. So, I plunked it down on a pizza pan and stuck it in the oven for a few minutes to heat up. Brilliant, focused chef that I am, I reached out for the pan NOT with the hand that had the oven mitt, but with the one that didn’t. Instant burned fingers! Burns can be caused by more than just heat (or stupidity). Electricity, friction, chemicals, and radiation can also cause burns. Traditionally, the severity of … Continue reading →

Quick Household Remedies For Skin Problems

You don’t need to resort to drastic measures to ease common skin problems like acne, itching, and bug bites. Everything you need to treat the problem may already be sitting around the house! To soothe itchy rashes caused by poison ivy, allergies, heat and sweat, perfumes, or other triggers: Take an over-the-counter antihistamine (like Benadryl). Spritz mineral water onto the affected area to ease inflammation — both the coolness and the trace minerals can help relieve the swelling and pain. Try ice water to numb the itch or pain. Apply olive oil directly to eczema or psoriasis flare-ups to keep … Continue reading →

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Announce Recall of “Speedway”

March 30, 2006 Release #06-125 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 643-1948 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: “Speedway” Cigarette Lighters Units: About 500,000 Importer: Golden Star Group, of Walnut, Calif. Retailer: Speedway SuperAmerica LLC, of Enon, Ohio Hazard: The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch … Continue reading →