Comments on: Natural First Aid for Summer

By: Marielena

Marielena — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:18:35 +0000

Insect repellents and DEET? Can you offer a natural remedy? We are off to Thailand with two children ages 2 1/2 and 5 yrs old and want to protect against mosquitoes. we will be in non-malaria areas.

By: Hazel

Hazel — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:18:04 +0000

I love tea tree oil. It’s my first aid kit in a bottle. My daughter was amazed at the results recently on a skin scrape.

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:38:55 +0000

Baking soda does work well.

By: Erica G

Erica G — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:10:24 +0000

Baking soda paste for stings.

By: yy

yy — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:09:27 +0000

my favorite natural remedy is aloe, thanks!

By: JillV

JillV — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:45:03 +0000

I love rescue remedy too! I carry the cream around in the summertime, it’s great for relieving insect bites (especially fire ants).. if you apply it immediately after the bite it takes away the pain and the bite. Also, it is great for sunburns because it takes the trauma away from the skin.

By: Reba

Reba — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:08:44 +0000

aloe vera plant juice on burns.

By: BB

BB — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:07:54 +0000

Gargle with salt water for sore throats.

By: Meme

Meme — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:06:48 +0000

I make drawing salve from sugar and water paste. Drawing salve can be used to treat a variety of skin inflammations.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:06:07 +0000

People use tea tree oil for the following conditions: Acne, Athlete’s foot, Dandruff, Vaginitis, Thrush, Periodontal disease, As an antiseptic, Boils, Licen, Eczema, Psoriasis, and Yeast infection. Be sure to research and read precautions before using it. Happy 4th of July everyone! Thanks for such a useful podcast!