It’s already August!

With a few more weeks left for summer camping, Dr. Lee at Revive Naturopathic Clinic shares with us what she brings in her first aid kit. Please note that this is in addition to a traditional first aid kit*.

For insect bites and stings:

•   Ledum 30C tablets provide instant relief from swelling and itching of insect bites.
•   Apis 30C tablets are effective when there is redness, inflammation, and tension.

For sprains, strains, and bruises:

•   Topical Arnica cream and Arnica 30C tablets is a soothing remedy used to reduce swelling and decrease pain.

For cuts and scrapes:

•   Calendula ointment promotes the healing of cuts and scrapes. It can also be used for chapped hands and lips, cracked heels, chafing, and blisters.
  

With these few homeopathic remedies added to your first aid kit, enjoy the great outdoors with your loved ones!

*A traditional first aid kit should include these basic items: sterile dressing, adhesive tape, bandages, scissors, tweezers, safety pins, instant ice packs, disposable gloves, antiseptic wipes.

If you have any questions or to learn more about homeopathic remedies, contact the friendly and knowledgeable doctors at Revive Naturopathic today at 604-576-5889 or doctors@revivenaturopathic.com!