Sodium nitrate, a preservative that's used in some processed meats, such as bacon, jerky and luncheon meats, could increase your heart disease risk. It's thought that sodium nitrate may damage your blood vessels, making your arteries more likely to harden and narrow, leading to heart disease.
For third degree burns, keep the burned area covered with a wet cloth as much as possible to keep more chemical from washing into the wound. Once the chemical has been washed away as much as possible, cover the burn area with a fresh, wet cloth, wrap your cat in a dry towel and take him to your veterinarian.
At-home and popular treatments for shingles. 1  Put a moist bandage on the rash as itâs growing. Wet a towel with some cold water, wring it out, and leave it on the area for a few minutes until the towel warms to room temperature. 2  Add a cup of oatmeal or cornstarch to bath water. Soak in the tub for about 20 minutes.