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Natural First Aid for Summer

By Malia Curran, June 10, 2008  |  Meet the Blogger  |  More Posts by Malia Curran
Sunburn and scrapes, bites and bruises remind us that summer’s not all easy. Fortunately, there are effective natural products for addressing nature’s small challenges. Learn how to create your own summer first aid kit with essential oils, vitamins, herbal ointments and homeopathic remedies. Malia Curran, MS, MPH, is a nutrition and health consultant.
Category: Whole Body, Whole Body Podcast
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Jo says ...
Baking soda mixed with water makes a paste. When applied to bee sting makes stinger come out and pain go away
07/01/2008 8:22:40 AM CDT
Cancan says ...
I like using saline to clear a stuff nose. My favorite idea from the pod cast is lavender essential oil diluted in water for sun burn relief. I would feel safe using that for my young children. B complex vitamins keep bugs away??? I'm trying that!
07/01/2008 8:28:47 AM CDT
Nola Mommy says ...
Pepermint for sunburns what a great idea.
07/02/2008 10:21:07 AM CDT
Amanda K says ...
I barely get sick, but when I do get a stomach flu/food poisoning, I always keep ginger around. It helps my stomach relax, and I don't have to worry about getting out and going to the store.
07/03/2008 1:06:53 AM CDT
Heather Curtis says ...
I think Castor Oil is a wonderful natural remedy for a lot of ailments and good for preventing a lot of them as well! I use it to wash and moisturize my face, clean my teeth and it also works great as a laxative! :)
07/03/2008 1:11:29 AM CDT
Hetal says ...
I use turmeric on wounds.
07/03/2008 1:12:44 AM CDT
Lori says ...
Peppermint on suburns is new to me. I will have to try it, the next time I get a sunburn.
07/03/2008 10:39:30 AM CDT
Mclendon says ...
I can think of three immediately that I current use almost daily for various reasons: Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel and Hydrogen Peroxide. Thanks for your very informative
07/03/2008 10:40:27 AM CDT
April says ...
Putting peppermint oil in bath water for sunburns was great to learn. It would smell good and be a great additive to Aloe. Thanks for the info!
07/03/2008 10:41:17 AM CDT
Candis says ...
I make mint tea for upset stomach and I take Homeopathic remedies. I also take garlic tablets daily and bugs don't bite me!
07/03/2008 10:42:03 AM CDT
Nanette Eolsen says ...
I have a aloe vera plant and it is great for soothing burns and scrapes.
07/03/2008 10:43:00 AM CDT
KY says ...
Aloe and Tea Tree Oil. Indispensible.
07/03/2008 10:43:49 AM CDT
Britt says ...
I use peppermint and ginger tea for upset stomaches
07/03/2008 11:36:14 PM CDT
Samantha Pruitt says ...
mint for upset stomachs and lemon juice for a sore throat and acne!
07/03/2008 11:37:53 PM CDT
dewey says ...
We use feverfew for headaches
07/03/2008 11:39:20 PM CDT
Red says ...
I have a huge aloe garden outside my front door. It is soooo good for sunburn.
07/03/2008 11:41:19 PM CDT
Jinxy says ...
I always use aloe on cuts or burns.
07/03/2008 11:42:41 PM CDT
Tracy says ...
Lots of good ideas. I have always found Teat Tree oil will keep off ticks etc, but never thought to use it for cleaning and soothing. I also like the idea of adding beneficial oils to lotion - like peppermint to help a sun burn. Thanks
07/03/2008 11:43:58 PM CDT
Aine says ...
I have a bottle of Tea Tree Oil, which is an awesome natural antiseptic for cuts and scrapes.
07/03/2008 11:44:45 PM CDT
Katie says ...
I do not get stung very often as an adult, but as a child my mother put a mixture of baking soda and water on my bee stings. It really helped to ease the pain especially on the sensitive arch of my foot where I always seemed to get them!
07/03/2008 11:45:39 PM CDT
Mississippi Songbird says ...
We keep aloever gel on hand.. I love withchazel too. I didn't know about the peppermint for sunburns. Thanks for the tips.. I enjoyed the odcast.
07/03/2008 11:46:38 PM CDT
vicki says ...
Aloe is the best for any kind of burn
07/03/2008 11:47:36 PM CDT
Janey says ...
Chewing tobacco juice on bug bites. this is as old as the hills,but it works.
07/03/2008 11:48:23 PM CDT
Paisley says ...
My aloe plant.
07/03/2008 11:49:19 PM CDT
Karrie says ...
I use Aloe Vera for burns and even shaving nicks
07/03/2008 11:50:20 PM CDT

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