Natural First Aid Must-Haves
For almost every common ailment, there is a natural treatment that will help ease the discomfort and get your body back in working order without the use of waste-products and other unhealthy and unnecessary ingredients. Here are a few you should never be without:
Apple Cider Vinegar
Raw, organic apple cider vinegar can help with everything from sinus issues, indigestion, and sore throats to getting rid of warts and other skin problems.
Taking 1 teaspoon in 8 ounces of water every hour can help shorten the duration of most any illness.
Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint is one of the most effective ways to help ease a tummy ache or nausea. Diluted peppermint essential oil applied behind the ears and on the feet helps alleviate headache and a myriad of tummy troubles.
Aloe Vera
A must-have in the kitchen, aloe vera is the best for cooling skin and healing inflammation. And nothing feels better on a sunburn than cool aloe vera gel applied liberally. Grow it or buy 100% pure gel.
Witch Hazel
Not only is witch hazel versatile in your beauty bag, it can help treat a number of family ailments like mosquito bites, sunburn, poison ivy, and poison oak. It has even been found to help bruises heal faster. Be sure to opt for an alcohol free version for the best product.
DIY Healing Balm
The particular name brand “triple anti-biotic ointment” is actually a petroleum byproduct and that doesn’t go well with healing. This homemade version is all natural, and is perfect to help relieve bruises, minor burns, scrapes and scratches.
Recipe on our site!