Soft Candle, Candle Grease, Caribbean

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No attention has been given to the cultural practice of “soft candle” application and its effect on diabetic foot infections in the world literature. This practice deserves attention since persons with diabetes use it to treat skin and soft tissue infections.

Although there was no consensus on the dosage and/ or frequency of application, “ soft candle” was applied in a similar manner by all users. Essentially, the candle is heated on an open flame until the wax melts, the hot wax is poured directly onto the wound and covered by a variety of dressings. Treatment promotes relaxation and relieves pain and stiffness. The heat increases flexibility of the muscles and reduces tension. The treatment dilates the blood vessels, which speeds up the healing process. Apply a thin layer of wax to the affected area. Leave it on for a few minutes and then wash it off with warm water. What is soft grease used for? Laufey describes the origins behind the song and subtly provides some of her own personal anecdotes in an acoustic rendition of “Fragile” on her YouTube channel: “I grew up very sensitive, very fragile, and this is kind of about some of my first encounters with somebody hammering at the box around me. You know, dealing with my fragility.” Whether you’re hopelessly in love or a hopeful-hopeless romantic, “Fragile” is sure to serve as a source of comfort and warmth in its bittersweet lyricism and fusion of slow-burn beats with upbeat jazz. In her second and final verse, Laufey pays homage to her Icelandic roots with the “midnight sun” reference. Commonly referred to as “polar day” in Iceland, the midnight sun is a summertime Arctic phenomenon in which the sun remains visible all 24 hours of the day and never fully sets. A symbol of not only fleeting time, but also her fleeting lover, she has now learned that deep, profound love is a double-edged sword. In love, there is gaiety and there is misery; there is bright and carefree bliss, and there are brutal hurts and heartbreaks. If the gearbox is not being serviced, lubrication points can only be reached. If you are using oil in the gears, it is recommended that you use a lubricant with a low viscosity (less than 1.0 g/cm³).

Paraffin wax is a mixture of straight-chain hydrocarbons that are formed as by-products during petroleum distillation. At room temperature, paraffin wax exists in a solid state but its melting point varies widely depending on the ratio of component hydrocarbons ( 9). There are two types of paraffin wax described: low melt point paraffin has a melting point around 130°F and is used in container candles because it tends to be amorphous at room temperature; high melt point paraffin has a melting point >130°F and is used for pillar candles since it is harder. Because most candles contain both types, the melted wax should have a minimum temperature of 130°F. Additionally, paraffin has a specific heat capacity of 2.5 joules per gram kelvin ( 10), making it an excellent material to store heat. Application of any material at this temperature to living tissues will generate thermal tissue injury and impair healing. Dedicated diabetes clinics have been placed in high traffic areas within the community. They are staffed by trained multidisciplinary teams capable of meeting all needs of persons with diabetes and there is a well-developed referral system mandating routine referral to tertiary care hospitals for specialist assessment ( 54). Additionally, the government of Trinidad & Tobago provides these services at no cost to all persons with diabetes ( 54). Therefore, the target population has affordable, unrestricted, easy access to these services. The diabetes clinics also coordinate educational campaigns and provide primary care services. Use the Jog functions to position your tool where you need your three axis datums to be. When in position press the Zero XY and Zero Z buttons.

Likewise, how do you soften candle wax? Place a small amount of wax into a microwave-safe dish. Break the wax apart if possible; this will help control the temperature of the wax and distribute the heat more evenly. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat, in 30-second intervals, until the wax reaches the softness you prefer. You can run a G code program in either metric or imperial but Candle will only show millimeters in the ‘state’ readouts. There does not appear to be any way of changing this.

Early and appropriate medical intervention is needed to reduce the need for amputations from severe diabetic foot infections ( 3). However, there is a cultural barrier in many developing countries stemming from the strong belief in alternative healers and traditional non-medical therapies. One report from the Caribbean revealed that 29% of patients with diabetic foot infections delayed visits to medical doctors in favour of non-medical therapies, the commonest of which was the use of “soft candle” ( 4). Paraffin and related base oils are derived as byproducts of petroleum distillation ( 46). During this process, alkylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons may remain in these products and are potentially carcinogenic ( 46). These molecules may be released by vaporization and this is the basis behind suggestions that burning candles in enclosed spaces may increase lung malignancies ( 47). There have also been suggestions that topical exposure to paraffin, mineral oils and associated impurities may be carcinogenic to skin ( 46- 49). Scott et al ( 49) studied the skin lesions that resulted from chronic exposure to paraffin products. He described epitheliomas (paraffin workers’ cancers) that were areas of chronic indurated dermatitis with wart-like appearances. Notably, he reported malignant change arising in one of these lesions ( 49).