Frequent feedings may stimulate bowel motility and decrease intestinal reabsorption of bilirubin. In 1980 a report from Argentina discussed the use of granulated sugar in the treatment of infected wounds. The wound was opened, dried with gauze, and completely filled with granulated sugar. As the sugar became diluted more was added. Secretion and odor generally decreased within 24 hours, and disappeared after 72 to 96 hours of treatment.
All life forms require water for growth.
When the wound is filled with sugar, the sugar dissolves in the tissue water, causing low water activity which inhibits bacterial growth. Because of the difference in water activity between the concentrated sugar solution and the surrounding tissue, water migrates out of the tissue to dilute the sugar solution. The dilution increases water activity and requires the addition of more sugar to maintain a level which protects against bacterial growth. Now studies are showing that the offspring may be affected by drugs taken by the father. Dr. S. J. Yaffee told the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science that men, as well as women, should be cautioned against the use of drugs around the time of intercourse when pregnancy might occur.