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Couple Finds Worms In Their Feet After A Beach Vacation

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10 months ago

August 4, 2024

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Many couples like to indulge in a good walk on the beach. It’s romantic, charming, and a lot of fun.

That’s what Katie Stephens and Eddie Zytner hoped to enjoy while on vacation in the Dominican Republic to enjoy the Carribean sun…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

When Eddie, 25, and Katie, 22, came back from their one-week holiday to Punta Cana, they couldn’t help noticing that their feet were very itchy.

First, they figured it was the fault of bug bites. But then the itchiness escalated into blisters, swelling, and bumps.

Realizing it may be more serious than it originally appeared, the couple took multiple trips to the hospital.

Each time, doctors could not definitively diagnose them.

Then, many weeks later, a total of three doctors were able to figure out the cause of the infection: baby hookworms, which had burrowed into their skin and caused a skin condition called cutaneous larva migrans, or CLM.

Pictures of the couple’s feet are definitely very difficult to look at, and they look rather icky.

But that’s the reality of the skin condition. When the hookworms get into feet, they lay larvae, and worms hatch out and live in the skin.

It causes unbearable itchiness due to inflammation caused by the worms and looks pretty nasty, resulting in blisters, rashes, and redness.

Hookworms are most commonly found in places with subtropical or tropical climates, and also along America’s southern areas. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Unfortunately, they can still be found everywhere else because of international travel.

If you walk along moist, warm sand – which describes most beach sand – hookworms may be able to find their way into your skin.

In most cases, these larvae aren’t able to live for very long, and they day within a few days.

Unfortunately for Katie and Eddie, their infections had been untreated for weeks, so all sorts of ruptures and blisters were popping up all over their feet.

The treatment they received became much more difficult too, when Health Canada would not allow them to get their necessary medicine, causing it to need to be brought in from the US. Eddie’s mother wound up making the drive to the US and back for the medication.

Is there any way to prevent this? Or should you steer clear of beaches forever?

The short answer is of course you can still do the beach.

Infectious diseases associate professor and medical doctor Daniel Caplivski, who works at the Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, recommends wearing shoes so your feet can be protected when you’re at the beach.

Lie on a towel and not straight on the sand. You should be especially cautious of beaches with a lot of animals, including pets.

If you happen to develop itchiness on any part of your body after a trip to the beach, your best bet would be to see a doctor as soon as possible.

Katie decided to share these harrowing pictures on Facebook to raise awareness of this danger, allowing others to steer clear of things that may cause this to happen.

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Your Cooking Gas Can Last Long With These Simple Methods, Apply The Steps Below

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1 day ago

May 15, 2025

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With the rising cost of living, saving on household expenses has become more important than ever. One major area where Kenyan households can cut costs is on cooking gas (LPG). Whether you use a 6kg or 13kg gas cylinder, simple adjustments in your daily cooking routine can help your gas last longer and save you money in the long run. Here are practical methods to help extend the life of your cooking gas:

1. Use the Right Cooking Pots

Always use flat-bottomed and well-fitting pots with lids. A flat base ensures maximum contact with the burner, making heating more efficient. Lids trap heat and allow food to cook faster, reducing the amount of gas needed. Avoid using small pots on large burners, as a lot of heat escapes around the sides, wasting gas…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

2. Prepare Everything Before Turning on the Gas

Many people waste gas by turning it on before preparing ingredients. Chop your onions, tomatoes, vegetables, and meat before lighting the burner. Once everything is ready, the cooking process will be faster, and your gas will last longer.

3. Use Low Flame When Necessarily

Not all meals require high flame. Cooking on medium or low heat is often sufficient and reduces gas consumption significantly. High flames tend to waste gas because much of the heat escapes without being absorbed by the pot.

4. Clean the Burner Regularly

A clogged or dirty burner produces a yellow flame, which is less efficient and uses more gas. A clean burner gives a blue flame, which is hotter and more energy-efficient. Clean your burner holes with a pin or a wire brush to maintain proper flame quality.

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Even a few seconds of wasted gas adds up over time. Always ensure you turn off the gas immediately after cooking. Also, make it a habit to check the regulator and hose for leaks, which can slowly waste gas without you noticing.

6. Cook More Than One Meal at a Time

If possible, cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner in one session. Reheating meals uses less gas than cooking from scratch each time. This method also saves time and reduces your overall daily gas usage.

7. Use a Pressure Cooker

Pressure cookers trap steam and cook food much faster than regular pots, especially when preparing beans, maize, or meat. This drastically reduces the amount of gas needed for such meals.

8. Use Wind Guards or Shields

Cooking in a windy place can lead to heat loss, requiring more gas to maintain the cooking temperature. Using wind shields around the stove or cooking in a sheltered area helps conserve heat and saves gas.

Conclusion

By adopting these simple yet effective strategies, you can extend the lifespan of your cooking gas and reduce household expenses. Efficient cooking habits, proper kitchen equipment, and routine maintenance of your gas stove all contribute to better gas economy. Make these steps part of your daily routine and enjoy longer-lasting gas and more savings.

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Fishermen saw something odd stuck on an iceberg, soon realized the unimaginable truth!

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1 day ago

May 15, 2025

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Life at sea brings all manner of incredible experiences and challenges, with the proximity to the beauty and power of mother nature offering a view of the world that too few of us ever see.

Among the treasures the sea has to offer in the area are crabs — which happen to be fisherman Alan’s specialization.

But when he and Malory were out at sea with their boat one day, they saw something very different from the crab they were used to — and it was a sight they would never forget. It all began when they came upon a large iceberg, shaped like a mushroom…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

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Alan and Malory soon spotted something unusual on top of the mushroom-shaped iceberg. At first, they assumed it was a seal, Malory said. They decided to take a closer look — and that’s when they discovered that it wasn’t a seal at all, but rather a creature with four legs that does not normally reside at sea: It was a polar fox.

It’s unclear how the fox ended up there and for how long the poor creature had been stuck there in the middle of nowhere and awaiting a cruel fate. But what’s certain is that the couple knew immediately that they had to do something to help.

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Sister killed her younger brother and will probably won’t spend a day in jail, but their mother shared the ‘signs’ she saw just two weeks prior!

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1 day ago

May 15, 2025

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According to the girl’s mother, April, her 12-year-old daughter, who was not identified due to her age, will probably spend few years in a juvenile facility before being released home.

The young girl reportedly stabbed her 9-year-old brother, Zendar, to death. It continues to remain unclear why the girl stabbed her brother to death.

The 12-year-old girl will probably won’t spend a day in jail under a unique state law that spares children under the age of 13 of being charged as adults, prosecutors said.

The Mirror reports that an unfortunate incident occurred earlier this year. During an interview with investigators, the mother said that she was in their family home and came rushing into her son’s room to screams, where she came upon blood seeping through the boy’s bedsheets…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

He had been trying to sleep when his sister came downstairs and attacked him. Her daughter reportedly cried and screamed: “I’m so sorry, I don’t know what happened. It’s some demonic s**t.” READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

The mother told investigators that she believes medication may have played a role in the tragedy. Prosecutors also said that her mother has not made public what that medication was. If she is found guilty or stipulates, she will likely be sentenced to time in a juvenile facility. Her sentence according to officials will be focused on rehabilitation.

A fundraising page organized by family friends described April’s daughter as a well behaved child with no prior history of behavioral problems.

Told the girl’s mother at the time, ‘I’m very supportive of her and love her very much. They were good kids… they were raised as God fearing children and never had behavioral issues until she was put back on a medication she was off for over a year,’ she said.

She did not specify what type of medication the girl was taking but said, ‘no it wasn’t psych meds’.

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