Witchcraft Resurgence

kakamegamama · Jan 23, 2020

On 1/18/2020 at 1:02 PM, Hoosier_RN said:
I find it strange that a 23 y/o calls their dad "daddy"...very much like a young child.

That isn't unusual at all where I live. My dad, although he passed 50+ years ago, would still be called "Daddy" in all probability if he were alive today. It is seen (at least in our family ) as a title of respect and affection to our male parent.

allnurses Guide · Jan 23, 2020

39 minutes ago, kakamegamama said:
Is this a self mixed formula, or one with proportions already determined? Is "manuka honey" a particular kind? I from time to time work in a mobile clinic in Eastern Ukraine---something like this could be so helpful for any of the patients who have wounds...but, the seaweed might be a bit of a challenge. That being said, is there a reasonable substitute for that?

Mānuka honey is a monofloral honey produced from the nectar of the mānuka tree, Leptospermum scoparium. The honey is commonly sold as an alternative medicine. Honey is often used in wound care because it's high acid content naturally prohibits the growth of bacteria. Manuka honey has higher acidity than other varieties of honey. Also because honey is low in moisture it helps to draw fluid and exudate away from the wound allowing for the generation of new cells. That being said it is not recommended to used just any honey on the wound but honey that is prepared as medical grade.

Hppy

klone, MSN, RN · Jan 23, 2020

3 minutes ago, hppygr8ful said:
Mānuka honey is a monofloral honey produced from the nectar of the mānuka tree, Leptospermum scoparium. The honey is commonly sold as an alternative medicine. Honey is often used in wound care because it's high acid content naturally prohibits the growth of bacteria. Manuka honey has higher acidity than other varieties of honey. Also because honey is low in moisture it helps to draw fluid and exudate away from the wound allowing for the generation of new cells. That being said it is not recommended to used just any honey on the wound but honey that is prepared as medical grade.
Hppy

I used Manuka honey on my post-breast reduction incisions (the T juncture took a while to heal and they were pretty gnarly looking for awhile). It was AMAZING.

allnurses Guide · Jan 23, 2020

When I had my open dehiscence of my tummy tuck incision 22 CMs My wound care nurse cleaned the wound with acetic acid (Vinegar and laid in a thin layer of honey not sure if it was Manuka. We ultimately changed to a negative pressure wound Therapy which did the trick

Hppy

allnurses Guide · Jan 23, 2020

5 minutes ago, klone said:
I used Manuka honey on my post-breast reduction incisions (the T juncture took a while to heal and they were pretty gnarly looking for awhile). It was AMAZING.

There is also this amazing book call "The Lost Ways" which details many traditional remedies that predate modern medicine. While I still opt for most modern medical practices. It nice to know the power of many plants should the need arise. One must make a careful study however to be able to identify these plants correctly.

On a side note a friend of mine was working with a patient from somewhere in South East Asia (not sure what country) and everyday a Shaman (again not sure if it is the right word for that culture) came in danced and and rang some bells and left. My friend asked the doctor why this was being allowed and he said "It's not hurting anything and the patient seems more comfortable and in less pain, so why not."

Hppy

K. Everly, BSN, RN · Jan 23, 2020

On 1/13/2020 at 10:18 PM, HelpfulNatureHopeful said:
Lol, this is calling out? Lol.
And my daddy is a surgeon. I know how they are ? But hey they’re the rockstars of the hospital so they’ve earned it.

On 1/14/2020 at 9:46 AM, HelpfulNatureHopeful said:
No I don’t want to be a rad tech. I want to be a surgeon like my daddy but he tells me the best way to go these days is NP. He says anyone going into medicine these days is crazy and that PA/NP is the best choice. I’m just still feeling it all out.

The things you are saying indicate the distinct possibility that you have an ego problem and I really would not want to have you as my nurse, doctor, NP, PA, or any other healthcare provider. The way you speak to people, and about yourself and family, is really off putting. Go into the field of your passion - something tells me you aren’t looking into healthcare because you have a genuine and empathetic care for others.

HelpfulNatureHopeful · Jan 23, 2020

Just because I think surgeons are heroes and want to make the best decision for the kind of life that I want to live makes me lack compassion?

Ok hun...

Tenebrae, BSN, RN · Jan 23, 2020

10 hours ago, kakamegamama said:
Is this a self mixed formula, or one with proportions already determined? Is "manuka honey" a particular kind? I from time to time work in a mobile clinic in Eastern Ukraine---something like this could be so helpful for any of the patients who have wounds...but, the seaweed might be a bit of a challenge. That being said, is there a reasonable substitute for that?

Its somewhat of a simplistic explanation. I usually phrase it like that when i'm dealing with people who are anti modern medicine

Manuka honey refers to the type of flower from which the pollen is gathered. https://www.capesmedical.co.nz/medical-products/woundcare/alginate/actilite-antibacterial-manuka-honey-oil/10cm-20cm

This is how we use it however as long as the honey is used from a clean pot (not used to spread on your toast) I can imagine the effect would be similar

Re the seaweed, its the primary ingrediant in aquacell and aquacell AG. Its a wonderful dressing and can be used either as a wound packing, or directly on wounds.

https://www.uslmedical.co.nz/woundcare/speciality-dressings/aquacel/aquacel-ag-extra.html

klone, MSN, RN · Jan 23, 2020

12 hours ago, HelpfulNatureHopeful said:
Just because I think surgeons are heroes and want to make the best decision for the kind of life that I want to live makes me lack compassion?
Ok hun...

Yes. Surgeons aren't "heroes" - they're people who are part of a team. They are no more or less important than anyone else on the team.

Okay, I just read through this entire train wreck of a thread. OP - I used to practice Wicca when I was in my 20s. Yes, witches exist. No, they aren't sitting around wearing "cute clothes" and stirring cauldrons. I think you're being intentionally obtuse and offensive. Knock it off. Your "Giggle, giggle - oh, that's so quaint and amusing! They wear such cute clothes, and I LOVED that one movie!" is not charming or funny.

I also used to be an herbalist before I became a nurse. Do NOT lump homeopathy and reiki and essential oils and herbalism in the same category. They are all VERY different, with different levels of efficacy (some are snake oil, and some have been proven effective in RCTs).

Damn, there is so much ignorance in this thread, it's hard for me to choose which thing to be most annoyed by.

HelpfulNatureHopeful · Jan 23, 2020

So are astronauts just other people? How about researchers? Is a top chef like Gordon Ramsey and a waiter or waitress equivalent positions?

If all jobs are equal then why would anyone strive for greatness?

Tacocat, ADN, RN · Jan 23, 2020

13 hours ago, HelpfulNatureHopeful said:
Just because I think surgeons are heroes and want to make the best decision for the kind of life that I want to live makes me lack compassion?
Ok hun...

Your hero-worship for surgeons aren't going to get you far in your career, regardless of which track you take -- especially if you do go to medical school and expect to be placed on a pedestal by the team you work with.

HelpfulNatureHopeful · Jan 23, 2020

I don’t expect that. Respect has to be earned. I want to be one of the best.