5.10 Herbal Hot Compress Recipe
Description
This article is from the Piercing FAQ, by Anne Greenblatt with numerous contributions by others.
5.10 Herbal Hot Compress Recipe
Provided by Michaela Grey, formerly of Gauntlet and the Association of
Professional Piercers.
Ingredients:
Comfrey Chamomile Goldenseal Echinacea Sea salt
Simmer ingredients in water to make a strong, hot infusion. Apply as a
compress for 20 minutes twice daily.
6 The Healing Process & Healing Problems
Finding a piercing-knowledgeable doctor is more difficult than finding
a doctor that is piercing-friendly. While a doctor may have the best
intentions, s/he may not be knowledgeable enough about piercings to
identify problems caused by inappropriate jewelry, inappropriate
placement, or a metal sensitivity. Doctors often assume that every
problematic piercing is infected when the problem can be attributed to
other factors.
Some people are apprehensive to visit a doctor in case of a problem
because they think the doctor may disapprove. Your doctor should be
professional and should not be morally judgmental or express personal
disapproval about your piercings.
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