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BURNS & SUNBURN

Burns from a heat source like a stove, oven or from fire are the most extreme type of burn, but sunburns too can cause extreme damage to the skin - especially if it's repeated...

The skin is the largest organ in the body. Burns can severely injure the skin and can require medical attention. First-degree burns make the skin turn red. Second-degree burns form blisters. Third-degree burns look charred and cause damage to both the skin and underlying tissue. Excessive heat, friction, chemicals, electricity and radiation can cause burns. Sunburns are a form of radiation burn. The most common complications of a burn are shock, dehydration and infection. The skin plays a large role in fluid regulation.

The best thing that can be done for a severe burn is to provide fast medical attention and treatment ensuring that the victim is remaining calm and hydrated. It’s important to prevent the individual from going into shock. For less severe burns, there are topical agents that will ease symptoms and speed recovery. If there is no open wound, apply vitamin E oil to reduce swelling and scarring. Aloe vera gel will work to cool the burn and lessen the pain. One way to prevent infection is to apply diluted calendula tincture.

When an individual is burned, the site of the burn dehydrates the skin and weakens the immune system. Our skin acts like a barrier to infections and microbes, and when it is damaged, or, our immune system is busy trying to heal a burn, we are more susceptible to infections.

Do not use greasy substances for first aid. They prevent heat dissipation and may worsen the burn. Once the burn has begun to heal the goal of treatment is to reduce scarring. vitamin E, rosa mosqueta or calendula cream can help.

Use sunscreens to protect against sunburn. Sunscreens containing physical sun blockers like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide block both UVA and UVB rays. New technology makes the particles so small that they go onto the skin with no white coating. The protective agents need not be absorbed into the skin in order to work therefore they are less harmful to the body. You can find these sunscreens at health food stores and through National Nutrition.

A diet high in whole grains, raw fruits and vegetables provides a good source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Drink lots of water to prevent dehydration. Yellow fruits and vegetables containing vitamin A should be consumed. B vitamins support the immune system and can be acquired by eating nutritional yeasts. Foods high in potassium such as bananas, potatoes and tomatoes should be eaten to balance electrolytes. Consume ocean-going fish, nuts, seeds and cold pressed oils for essential fatty acids.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO REDUCE THE DAMAGE FROM BURNS:
- APPLY ALOE VERA QUICKLY AND LIBERALLY
- TAKE ANTIOXIDANTS LIKE GRAPE SEED; THEY HELP TO REDUCE SKIN CELL DAMAGE
- APPLY STRONG SPF SUN BLOCK
- WEAR A HAT OR LIGHT SHIRT
- USE ZINC OXIDE OINTMENT ON THE NOSE
- MONITOR YOUR TIME IN THE SUN CLOSELY

DID YOU KNOW?
(SUNBURN FACTS)
- The most commonly sunburned part of the body is the nose
- Sunburn gives you wrinkles
- Radiation damage from burns can stay inside skin cells for years.