Podcast #48
My First Aid Kit
What are the must-haves in your natural first aid kit? Here are the things that we keep in ours.
Activated Charcoal
For acute use in food poisoning, intestinal illness, vomiting, diarrhea, ingestion of toxins, etc.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Keep a bottle of organic Apple Cider Vinegar with “the mother” on hand for digestive troubles, indigestion, food poisoning, sunburn, bug bites and more.
Aloe Vera
Amazing for burns and blisters and super soothing to the skin.
Essential Oils
There are so many to have with you and this is just the short list. Lavender, patchouli, lemon, tea tree, lemongrass, Thieves/clove, frankincense, copaiba, oregano, purification, & peppermint. So many uses for each and this is just the basic must-haves that you can grab here.
Homeopathic Remedies
Homeopathic remedies are another must have. Simple and easy to use. You can grab them here. These are just the basics to have on hand. Check out this podcast to learn all the awesomeness of homeopathy!
Epsom Salt
Good as a bath soak for sore muscles. Dissolved in water, it can also be a good soak to help remove splinters.
Everything Cream
This “everything cream” can be used on dry skin, cuts, bruises, rashes, and anything else healing ointment could be used on.
Thieves
Be sure to have on hand the Thieves Spray, Waterless Hand Purifier and of course the Thieves House Hold Cleaner.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Great for cleaning wounds, mouthwash, and as a stain remover just to name a few.
Witch Hazel
A must have on hand for use on cuts, scrapes, and in cosmetic uses. It makes a great skin toner and is good for the postpartum bottom too.
Baking Soda
A good remedy to keep on hand. For severe heartburn or urinary tract infections, 1/4 tsp can be taken internally to help alleviate quickly. It can also be made into a poultice and used on bites.
Coconut Oil
Great for just about everything. From skin salve to diaper creme, to makeup remover, to antifungal treatment, use coconut oil for everything.
Superglue or a Liquid Bandaids
On minor to moderate skin cuts (not puncture wounds) use superglue and butterfly bandages.
The Little Things
- Strips of sterilized muslin cloth in plastic bags for wrapping wounds.
- Cut off wool sleeves from old sweaters to cover bandages and hold ice packs
- Assorted bandages, butterfly bandages, and gauze
- Homemade ice pack- just freeze liquid dish soap or rubbing alcohol in a double-bagged, ziplock bag and use as an ice pack.
Do you use any natural remedies for illness or first aid? Share your tips below!
As always, be grateful and have faith!
God Bless!
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