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Healing with Honey

Dressing wounds with honey may help them heal more quickly

Honey works well on chronic wounds,says Dr Richard White,senior research fellow in tissue viability at Aberdeen Infirmary.”Bees create natural chemical to prevent honey from being spoiled by moulds and bacteria.”he says.

”These chemicals can kill bacteria and reduce inflammation,particularly in wounds that don’t heal easily.”But it won’t work with any old honey.”It has to be of a medical grade,and you’ll need to ask your doctor if honey is an appropriate dressing before trying it.”

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5 Tips to De-Stress for a Healthy Mind and Body

Your office work load and house problem can cause stress if not handled with care. These a 5 tips to help you unwind and rejuvenate.

Have a good Moan.Step into a quiet rom (best if you are out of earshot of colleagues,police or the family dog) and inhales. As you breathe out,let out a long,low sigh. Moan! Do it three times. You will feel so much “lighter” for it.

Thank-you Notes.Take a piece pf paper and scribble down five things that come to mind when you ask yourself:”What am I grateful for in my life?” It might be your new set of wheels,or your faithful mutt,or the fact that you didn’t get parking ticket last night.This exercise hits the “positive switch” instantly.

Clear the clutter. Tidy your desk,organise your files (including computer back ups),clear out a cupboard, weed the garden. A sense of satisfaction is a form of stress relief.

iPod It. Crawl under your desk if you have to.Put in your earphones and play your all time favourite song-just pick an uplifting,energizing tune or a serene,inspiring piece.Stuck for ideas? Recently, 50 contemporary song writers invited to vote for their top three favorite songs. Winners included “God only knows by The Beach Boys,Strawberry Fields Forever” by The Beatles and “Strange Fruit” by Billie Holiday.

Breathe in Nature.Several essentials oils have powerful calming effects.Keep a bottle of lavender,sandalwood or chamomile oil handy and sniff as needed.Or dab a few drops of the oils on a hanky and carry it with you

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7 Tips on How To Use Contact Lenses

“Recent research revealed 75% of contact lens wearer across Asia do not follow proper lens care”

An alarming proportion of wearers do not practice simple contact lens care.”It takes less than a minute a day to rub and rinse yet many patients don’t think it is important,”said Dr Chung Kah Meng,President of the Association of Malaysian Optometrists.Proper cleaning techniques lead to a dramatic reduction of microbes growing on the lenses,vastly lowering the risk of infection. Here are some key tips :

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