Summer First-Aid Kit

Every summer, my family and I start spending more time outside, wearing less protective clothing and consequently getting more scraped knees, sunburns, bug bites and Gah! Is that a tick?!?!?

When you want to be prepared to enjoy your summer and move on from the skinned knees and bug bites, check your first aid kit, to make sure that you have these items on hand.

·       Bug repellent

·       Micromineral based sunscreen

·       Tick twister (safe tick remover) and the tick check website ready to get the tick tested

·       Homeopathics for tick bites

·       A variety of salves, like Wild Weed, Tea Tree, and All-Purpose by Wise Woman

·       Arnica montana 30C for bumps, bruises, bleeding, and swelling

·       Bandages

·       Pain relievers; my favorite natural anti-inflammatory is BCQ by Vital Nutrients

·       Digestive tea

·       Shelf stable probiotics, specifically S. boulardii

·       Activated charcoal

·       Glutagenics

·       After burn lotion (topical aloe gel)

And remember to cover up with broad brimmed hats and light weight layers as much as you can while you enjoy the bounty of summer fun!! Stay hydrated and get some time in nature.

Here’s to a well-stocked first aid kit with natural remedies!

Rachel Oppitz, ND