After his recent graduation from the University of Texas at Austin, Reid Schwartz is busy learning the ropes on the Whole Foods Market Global Public Relations Team. When not investigating natural first aid, Reid enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and finding new and exciting things to do in Austin.

As an enthusiast for all things natural, I feel really lucky that some of the projects I get to work on include speaking with some of our incredibly well-educated team members to learn about different products that are timely and relevant to the season. With summer upon us (especially here in Texas…hello 104 degrees!), families across the U.S. are enjoying water parks, backyard barbecues, and other summertime activities like hiking and camping. But planning for the hottest season of the year also means those inevitable summer mishaps! The experts around here gave me a lesson in natural first aid and here’s what I learned.

Any parent or outdoor lover knows that even a mild case of sunburn or a swollen bug bite can put a serious damper on an otherwise thrilling summer adventure. Being prepared with a well-stocked first aid kit that addresses all types of summertime injuries is the best way to avoid discomfort and sooth the summer ouches.

When putting together a first-aid kit (I packed mine in a lunch-sized Better Bag), keep in mind the obvious summer pain concerns: sunburn, insect bites, minor skin injuries, bumps and bruises. Make a quick trip to our stores and you’ll find the right combination of remedies to prevent and minimize any setbacks to your summer fun. Read the rest of this entry »