Old wives’ tales are traditional beliefs that have been passed down over generations, often without any scientific evidence to support them. When it comes to burn treatment, there are several old wives’ tales that people may still believe in. However, it’s important to note that these remedies have not been scientifically proven to be effective […]
Welcome, friends! Did you know that every year, globally a total of 8,378,122 new cases of burns are identified? That’s a staggering number, and it’s why burn awareness is so important. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to prevent burns and stay safe. We have something special for you – In proud collaboration with […]
🔥Dr Coffee NEW EPISODE!!🔥 Dr Coffee is proud to present this episode in collaboration with the Smile Foundation SA & Burnshield. The month of May has been marked as BURNS AWARENESS MONTH by the National Burns Association of South Africa (NBASA), with a key focus on this week 6th – 12th of May 2023. We were […]
Burns and scalds can be painful and traumatic injuries, and they can also lead to a range of complications that can be both physically and emotionally distressing. From shock, heat exhaustion, infections and scarring to hypothermia and respiratory complications, there are many potential complications that can arise from a burn or scald injury.It’s important to […]
A much debated question, to pop or not to pop that blister. Blisters can form from a burn injury at different stages depending on the severity of the burn. The the body’s immune system responds to the injury by releasing fluid to help protect and heal the affected area. In general, blisters can form within minutes to […]
It’s that time of the year again when we remind ourselves about the importance of fire safety and the dangers of burns. Welcome to Burn Awareness Month, a time to educate ourselves about burn prevention, treatment, and recovery. Whether it’s a minor kitchen burn or a serious chemical burn, burns can have a significant impact […]
How does one determine if they need a First Aid kit or not? For most people, they ask themselves that ultimate burning question, “do I need a first aid kit?”. A kit is a highly recommended “nice-to-have” purchase. It is something we don’t think about until we absolutely need them, If you have children around the house, […]
Expert tips on avoiding and treating sunburn Soaring temperatures have an impact on our bodies – justifying the health watch alerts for heat that have been issued in recent days – with our skin particularly susceptible to the sun. Protecting skin in a heatwave is essential! Experts from online pharmacist The Independent Pharmacy are advising people to take the heat […]
The 95th ultimate human race will take place this weekend, Sunday 28 August 2022. The legendary Comrades Marathon is the world’s oldest and largest Ultramarathon run between Durban and Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal. This year’s ‘down’ run will start in Pietermaritzburg, taking on the challenging ‘Big Five’ set of hills. Life is a marathon. The camaraderie, […]
Each year during winter, thousands of people are injured and or die due to paraffin-related fires, spillages, ingestion and toxic fume inhalation incidents. For South African energy impoverished communities paraffin is “life” and are dependent on it as a domestic fuel – mainly for cooking – but also for heating and lighting. South Africa’s energy […]
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