How do I treat an elm wound in the summer?

Osteomyelitis is inflammation of bone caused by infection, generally in the legs, arm, or spine. Someone with Infection of the bone from an injury needs to seek medical attention for...

First, eliminate all sugar, processed carbs, and flour from their diet. Start incorporating quality, nutrient-dense foods like lean proteins and low-glycemic vegetables. Take supplements, such as vitamin C, E, B,...

You can try covering up the wound with a bodysuit or shirt made for your dog so it can't access it.

Salt water bathing is a good starting point (use 1 tsp of salt to 1 pint of cooled, previously boiled water). There are various antibacterial powders and ointments which your...

You should prune only during the early spring to prevent elm bark beetles. Only trim your elm tree in the early spring, preferably before March 31st, if you live in...

Sometimes weather conditions mean that too much cold and air pollution have restricted the plant's ability to recreate its buds for flowers. But it will produce buds later. If you...

Try applying a moisturizer to protect it. If the area appears red, swollen, draining or painful, though, it should be evaluated for an infection.

A gram stain only identifies the general nature of a bacteria. It does not tell whether or not a bacteria has acquired resistance to an antibiotic.

Seek medical attention if the puncture wound was caused by metal, or if the wound is major--if it can't be closed or is bleeding heavily, for example. If the puncture...