summer remedies

Homeopathic Remedies Made For Summer Summer is here! Camping, swimming, biking, picnics, barbecues, fun in the sun . Homeopathy is here to keep the fun going by preventing and healing all our minor bumps, bruises, bug bites, and burns. 1. Arnica Montana Number 1 trauma and injury remedy; take immediately following a bump or a fall, especially if there is a sore, bruised feeling. Someone needing Arnica may say they are fine and won't want to be touched. Also great for recovery (think: hiking, biking, swimming all day...) or general muscle pain. 2. Cantharis An excellent remedy for those sensitive to the sun! For burns, from heat or the sun, that burn and itch intensely. for 2nd and 3rd degree burns where blisters may form to reduce severity. Be sure to consult your physician in case of severe burns. 3. Ledum Puncture wounds, bug bites (mosquito, fly...), black eyes. Skin appears blue/purple. Feels worse with warm applications, but cold feels much better. 4. Belladonna Sudden, high fevers with flushed red face and throbbing sensations. (Great if you're out with young kiddos!) 5. Gelsemium Best remedies for treating Influenza. Also a wonderful treatment for sunstroke where there is shivering, shaking and fatigue (similar to the flu). 6. Bryonia Excellent remedy for sprains, especially of the ankle, with excruciating pain and aggravation from any motion. Cold applications help, pain is very sore, sharp and severe. 7. Apis Melifica Great for bee stings, rashes, and anaphylaxis (in conjunction with Epipen/while waiting for medical attention). Rashes needing Apis will be red and swollen, may look shiny. Lots of pain, burning, and itching. Desire for cold applications, which help. 8. Nux Vomica Everyones favourite hangover remedy! Also suitable for over-indulgence (food, alcohol, fun...) where headache and digestive distress are present. The patient may be irritable and bothered by everything. 9. Rhus Tox Take immediately in cases of poison ivy. Also suitable for sprains and joint pain where the initial motion aggravates, but continued motion ameliorates; better with heat. 10. Calendula Cream Calendula is excellent for all sorts of superficial skin abrasions; scrapes, cuts, burns. Prevents inflammation and aids in healing. Not to be used on deep wounds. Remember... Always seek professional medical assistance when required! Happy summer!