Summer Survival Guide: Natural Remedies for Summer Ailments
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Who doesn't adore the tantalising feel of summer with long beach trips, fun outdoor activities, and sunbathing? However, certain perils like sunburn, sunstroke, and insect bites come along for free. Fear not, we are here to arm you with natural homeopathic remedies to battle these ailments and help you stride the groovy summer confidently!
Sunburn Quick Fixes
For those with lighter skin tones, red and blonde hair, a bit of sun can blister up the skin and sensitize it. Here are home-grown remedies at your rescue:
Reach out for Cantharis to soothe all sorts of burns. Repeat every half-hour for severe sunburn.
Urtica urens can be a savior, particularly for prickly, itchy sensation. If you already spot these symptoms, hop on to Urtica urens right away.
Belladonna is apt for throbbing sunburn, occasionally coupled with a severe headache.
For ones who burn excessively, Sol serves as an ideal solution. It combats the symptoms of severe sunburn and works great pre-sun exposure too.
Aloe Vera gel, Coconut oil and Calendula tincture are perfect topical remedies to quench the skin, post excessive sun exposure.
Sunstroke and Heat Exhaustion Remedies
Sunstrokes can be nerve-wracking, with a throbbing headache, muscle weakness, and confusion exhibiting as symptoms. Severe cases can even lead to unconsciousness and need medical assistance urgently. Meanwhile, here are some homeopathic aids:
Belladonna excels in treating extreme sunburns and throbbing headaches, with a delirious state.
Gelsemium relieves exhaustion with vision changes, sore muscles, and a headache at the back of the head.
Glonoinum can alleviate violent, bursting headaches, dizziness, and mental confusion.
Arsenicum album, Lachesis, Natrum carbonicum and Veratrum album are incredible at treating nausea, dizziness, headaches post sun-exposure, fainting spells, and profound prostration respectively.
Remember, hydration is critical and China 30c can be a life-saver for lethargy & weakness caused by severe sweating. Coconut water packed with natural electrolytes, can hydrate and refresh you after sweating excessively.
Counter Insect Bites & Stings
Insect bites can cause profound pain, swelling, and requiring immediate medical treatment if one is allergic to the insect’s venom or the bug is poisonous. Homeopathic remedies can aid as follows:
Aconite takes care of the initial trauma and panic post an insect bite. Follow it up by the remedies below as needed.
Apis can assist when the affected area is swollen, red or pink, hot, tender, and stinging.
Cantharis deals with scalding, burning pain and potential blisters.
For nerve-friendly injuries post a bite, Hypericum is the way to go.
Ledum is perfect for long-lasting swelling, numbing pain, and aches.
For intense itchy bites resembling a nettle sting, Urtica urens works great.
So, relax and enjoy summer with natural remedies at your disposal!
Ulrike Holzer LSECH MSCH MARH
Registered Homeopath
