The silent foe within: exploring the link between chronic inflammation and disease
Inflammation causes redness, swelling, and pain. Vital to start the healing process it can lead to the development of chronic diseases if unchecked.
Inflammation causes redness, swelling, and pain. Vital to start the healing process it can lead to the development of chronic diseases if unchecked.
The skin and gut microbiomes are interconnected communities playing a crucial role in maintaining our health. They influence a variety of functions including immunity, wound healing & skin barrier integrity. Learn more about this delicate balance.
Achieving a balance between sun exposure and sun protection is essential for maintaining overall health. While excess sun exposure can lead to harmful consequences, avoiding the sun entirely may result in Vitamin D deficiency and serious health risks.
The change of seasons seems to bring with it an increase in coughs and sniffles. Sometimes this can be down to seasonal allergies and sometimes this an infection. Today we look at the difference.
Wound dressings are designed to create an optimal environment for wound healing, but with so many options on the market how do you choose? We have a look at the various options and their benefits.
One of the most important factors in wound healing is the environment of the wound. A moist environment is ideal for wound healing, while a dry environment can slow down the healing process and increase the risk of infection.
We talk a great deal about non-healing wounds and chronic wounds, but we thought it might be time we looked a little more closely at the stages of wound healing itself, and how this process happens.
Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem. Bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to the drugs we use to kill them. We look at how this affects wound care and what you can do to minimise your risk.
A recording of our talk at the Biomedical & Cancer Research Global Summit in June 2023. The topic is “hypochlorous acid and surgical gauze: an effective simplified wound treatment protocol”.
Winter is a time for staying warm and cosy, but it is also sadly a time we see an increase in burn related accidents. While often minor in nature, burns can end up being more serious. Here are some ideas on how to prevent burns at home.