Mother Nature provides lots of natural remedies for us accident-prone humans. If you would like to add some holistic helpers to your first-aid kit, consider these:
WITCH HAZEL: antiseptic, mildly astringent, anti-inflammatory, excellent as a facial toner or on blisters
TEA TREE OIL: antimicrobial, antiseptic, excellent for scrapes and cuts
HONEY: antibacterial, great for minor cuts and burns (use the raw unprocessed kind of honey)
GINGER and TURMERIC: excellent anti-inflammatories
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE: an all-around powerhouse; use a 3% solution as a soak for athlete’s foot, as a facial toner, as a mouthwash, and as a toothpaste when combined with baking soda
(As always with health advice, please check with your practitioner first. Remember that I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV.)
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