Natural Summer Survival Kit

It's finally here!  Summer has arrived and it's time to get the most from the 3-4 months of outdoor living.  People always ask me for natural alternatives to substitute for more toxic products. There are certain things I personally can't live without and know first hand help lessen the discomfort from typical ailments one may run across during this season.  As always if you have any further questions don't hesitate to contact me.

1. Burn Aide Spray.  This product is a MUST HAVE in everybody's natural medicine cabinet.  Lavender Essential Oil works well on burns also but, this product provides rapid relief of burn symptoms, without the toxic effects of local anesthetics, using the ancient knowledge of several cultures.  This formula heals the nerve endings and gives relief from inflammatory pain.  It is effective on burns, scalds, sunburns and burn pain.  
2. Cortsym Gel.  If more people understood the science behind your typical cortisone cream you may think twice about using it.  Sure it provides "relief" from itching but at what cost?  Cortsym Gel has a similar if not superior anti-inflammatory effect to cortisone.  It is a greaseless and odorless homeopathic gel that will not stain clothing nor produce stinging or pain on application.  It relieves itchy skin irritations; inflammation and rashes due to eczema, dermatitis, insect bites, poison ivy,oak and sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics and jewelry.
3. Trauma Gel.  If your active and/or have kids Trauma Gel is a no brainer.  It is a homeopathic topical gel that stimulates your body's own healing mechanisms when bruised.  It is greaseless and odorless product that won't sting or stain.  It aids in the quick relief of bumps, bruises, abrasions,strains, sprains and fractures(the bruising and swelling one incurs from having a fracture....it doesn't heal the fracture itself).  Amplify your body's own healing abilities.
4. Sovereign Silver First aid gel.  This product has replaced antibiotic ointment (bacetracin,mycetracin) in my medicine cabinet.  It's awesome for any bacterial skin issue.....cut's scrapes and the like.  When my daughter fell rollerblading and tore up her knees we used the first aid gel and trauma gel....Healed up with no scars and instantly felt better.
5. Allertone.  This is a homeopathic and is taken sub-ligual (under the tongue).  First off, if you are a person who has Allergies and can't go a day without your allergy meds/inhalers you need to call me and discuss the options for allergy desensitization.  I use Allertone when I am outside for a while and am affected by the pollens in the air or when I go to that one friends house who thinks dusting is a punishment.  I have many patients who have major allergies who have opted to use Allertone instead of there regular allergy meds because of the side effects they suffer from them. 
6. Buzz Off!.  This product works well to keep bugs at bay at sporting events, sitting on my patio etc....Do I recommend this for camping in the deep woods? No but for general daily use it's a great product to have.  It's ingredients are minimal but effective: West Indian Lemongrass and Citronella Essential Oil.

This is what I consider the top 6 things to survive summer naturally!  You can purchase any of these product at our Lakeville office.  If you have further questions about natural health care please don't hesitate to contact me.
Here's to a safe, happy and enjoyable summer!