Sunburn First Aid Basics

An emergency situation may not present as bad as we expect it to be. But that doesn't mean we should not neglect it altogether. Take sunburn as an example. With as little as 15 minutes of unprotected exposure to the sun, anyone can get sunburn. But since symptoms such as red skin and pain don't develop until two to six hours after the exposure, we can easily ignore it. What are the signs of sunburn? How do we prevent sunburn then? What are the ways to treat sunburn? These questions will be answered in this online first aid training session.

Signs

A sunburn is basically a burn, much like the burns caused by hot stove, hot iron, or a curling iron, that is caused by over-exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation.

Sunburns are often first-degree burns that can cause the skin to be red and painful. Peeling of the skin starts a day after the sunburn is acquired. If sunburns are severe and affect both the outer layer as well as the underlying layer of the skin, it is considered as second-degree burn. In this case, swelling and blisters may develop to the affected area. Third-degree burns are extremely rare.

Prevention

Get protection. It sounds like a no-brainer but the reason why people get sunburns is that they simply stay under the sun without any protection. Thus, before going under the sun, apply sunscreen to the exposed parts of your body.

If recovering from sunburn, avoid aggravating the condition by taking a hot bath or showers. Be careful when exposing the skin to the sun.

First Aid Treatment

Get out of the sun. Once again, it sounds like a no-brainer but the truth is, many people ignore the basic fact that a mild sunburn can easily become a severe one. Prolonged exposure to the sun even if the obvious signs of first degree burn are present could lead to blistering second-degree burns. So if you think that you have mild sunburn and don't want to experience second-degree burn, get out of the sun.

Keep your skin cool by taking a cold bath or a shower. This provides soothing, but temporary relief. This also goes if you experience first-degree burns from other causes.

The human body has the best way of warning others including yourself, that a certain portion of the body should not be touched. Redness of the skin acts as a cordon in a crime scene and pain tells that the portion should not be touched. But if the pain is unbearable, a pain reliever can come in handy.

Aloe Vera can provide a soothing relief. The stem of the plant has the natural gel that can be used when necessary. But if you need it now and you can't wait for that aloe Vera plant to grow, you can buy an aloe get at any drugstore. Applying moisturizer regularly can prevent itching.

Keep your skin hydrated by drinking more than your daily water requirement.

Minor burns will usually heal in 2 to 7 days. But if the burn is severe, it is important to seek for professional treatment, especially if there is an increased, redness, swelling, pain, or drainage. Remember, first aid treatments and home remedies should never be substituted with professional treatment.

High Tea

From the title we understand that tea was placed in the high class position.  Previously many people (including me) may not know that the history of drinking a couple of tea was come from the ‘high class people’ habit on old day.

Tea tradition started in the early 19^th century, when Anna, the seventh Duthes of Bedford, feel ‘less energy’ in every around 4 o’clock in afternoon.  In that time, true, that the UK people only eat twice a day, ie breakfast and dinner at 8 pm.  The Dutches then find out the solution by drinking warm tea and eat snacks, and enjoy it in the women room only, Bourdoir, in the afternoon.

Then Anna invites her friends to join with her enjoying tea and snacks in almost every afternoon in Woburn Abbey.   This activity that she did in summer was getting popular until she continuing it when coming back to London.  She was sending a invitation to friends to join in “tea and walking the fields.”  Some mounts letter, ‘the high class’ people becomes increasingly enjoy tea and snacks in the afternoon.

Currently, ‘High Tea’ can be enjoyed in some hotel and restaurant.  The name of ‘High Tea’ which also taken from the high table that is used during this tea and snacks was presented, always accompanied by various of snacks in three tier stand, like  scones, clotted cream, crepes, muffin or small sandwich with cheese and jam.

In many countries, including mine, some people, mostly the businesses, have made of ‘high tea’ as a means of socializing and business.  Not just gather with friends, but when getting ‘high tea’, they get many benefits such as sharing knowledge and positive experience.

Business Dress - Women

Like it or not, the first impression people get from you is your appearance.  When engaged in an interview or you are already hired, you always want to look best.  Clean cut, professional looking people get treated like a professional.  How you dress sends specific signals to people.  Let’s start from head to toe for women. 

First of all, never wear too much jewelry or makeup.  One item of jewelry is enough.  A small ring on one finger, or small earrings is plenty.  No big loops ladies. 

Make up should be conservative, just plain powder or concealer and barely any eye make up.  No lipstick is appropriate at an interview.  It is just not professional.

The woman’s suit should be wool, linen, or cotton/polyester. Stick with navy, gray, and medium blues, at least for the first interview.  As for blouses, solid colors and natural fabrics, such as cotton or silk look clean and professional.  A scarf says a lot about a business woman; it is a powerful status symbol. 

Shoes should never be open toed and stay within 2 ½ inch heels, nothing faddish or multicolored.  The color of your shoe should be the same or darker than your skirt.  Pantyhose should always be neutral skin tones, nothing outlandish, unless you are interviewing in the fashion industry.  A briefcase is an excellent choice for a business woman, but don’t bring along your purse too.  It looks awkward trying to juggle them around.  You should choose either brown or burgundy, black or navy, either one is fine.  You do not want to ever distract the interviewer with your outfit, makeup or accessories. 

Last but definitely not least is your personal hygiene.  Bad breath, dandruff, body odor, and dirty unmanicured nails do not give a good impression.  When it comes to body odor, you are what you eat.  If you consume a lot of garlic, onions, cilantro, and junk food, not only will it show in your skin, but it will seep through your pores.  Gross.  Make sure you eat a natural healthy diet so you always smell pleasant.