A disease is a particular abnormal condition that affects part or all of an organism not caused by external force and that consists of a disorder of a structure or function, usually serving as an evolutionary disadvantage. The study of disease is called pathology, which includes the study of cause. Disease is often construed as a medical condition associated with specific symptoms and signs. It may be caused by external factors such as pathogens or by internal dysfunctions, particularly of the i
Treating Boils. 1  1. Apply hot compresses to the boil. 2  2. Do not lance or burst the boil at home. 3  3. Wash the drained boil with antibacterial soap.  4. Apply an antibacterial cream and dress the 1  boil. 5. Continue applying hot compresses until the boil is fully healed.  6. See a doctor if the boil has not drained within two weeks, or has become infected.
1 Use one gallon water per pound of vegetables when water blanching. 2  Blanch vegetables in small batches. 3  After adding vegetables to boiling water and putting lid on pot, the water should return to boil within about one minute. 4  If it doesn't, you are using too many vegetable pieces for the amount of boiling water. For water blanching start counting blanching time as soon as water returns to a boil. 2  For steam blanching begin counting time as soon as lid is on pot. 3  Cool blanched vegetables quickly to stop cooking. 4  Plunge the basket into very cold water and change the water frequently, or use ice water.