The CS, of course, did its usual fine job of preventing infection, which, by itself, is enough to speed healing. Comments?>>
Mike, Am a little behind in email but just read your about your sons burn. I have personally used CS for burns from the oven. Pain was relieved quickly and went on to heal barely noticeable. Heres another thought about cold water and burns and anyone feel free to comment as I'm not an expert in Kneippism but have read about it. I'm sure some of you are familiar with the water cures of Father Kneipp(Germany 1800's) as it is practiced in Europe extensively. (Cold showers, lake dipping, etc) Cold water emersion is used to warm the body extremities, body, etc. The thought is that is if your are cold to immerse or get into cold water for a short time then wrap up in clothing, blankets, etc. which will produce great warmth within a short time. Kneipp says that by using cold water on feet, arms, body, etc. the brain perceives this as needing to send "warmth" to the area via circulation. I think encouraging circulation to any area of trama is good. Not sure when running a burned area of the skin under cold water would be the best using the Kneipp beliefs but I have done cold water for burns myself as it seems, for the moment, to bring about some relief. Does it encourage heat though when wrapped afterwards? I liked the idea of clay on the area, but have never tried it. Thoughts from any practicing Kneippers out there? Terri L.
