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How to treat and avoid insect bites and stings with Homeopathy by NaturalHomeopathicHealth Posted Sat 23 Jun 2012 6:35pm Bites and stings of insects (bees, wasps, mosquitoes, spiders, etc...) can cause painful reactions that include swelling and inflammation. In particularly sensitive people, and especially in infants and children, these reactions can become widespread or be complicated by allergic reactions. The following is a short summary of how to treat bite ... Read on »

Allergic reactions to insect stings by Neil Kao Medical Doctor

Posted Sat 13 Jun 2009 12:27am Many of us experience pain, itching, and swelling from insect bites and stings. These symptoms are reactions to chemicals in insect venom that irritate the skin and muscle tissue surrounding the bite. However, these symptoms are not dangerous, and most can be treated with over-the-counter antihistamines and acetaminophen. Allergic reactions ... Read on »

First Aid for Heart attack , Burns, Cuts, Fracture and Poisons and bites by Niyaprakash Patient Expert

Posted Tue 07 Apr 2009 11:34pm HEART ATTACK Symptom Pain, discomfort or squeezing at the centre of the chest Pain radiating to shoulder ( s ) , neck, back, arm ( s ) or jaw Stabbing chest pan Palpitations Shortness of breath Nausea , vomiting or severe indigestion Sweating for no apparent reason Dizziness and weakness FIRST AID ... Read on »

Health Tip: Defend Against Insect Bites While Traveling Abroad by Medline Plus Posted Tue 05 Mar 2013 7:00am Protect yourself from bites and illness Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Insect Bites and Stings , Traveler's Health Read on »

River Medicine: Alder’s Transformation of Lymph, Blood, and The Human Ecology by Kiva R. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Tue 05 Jun 2012 1:00pm by Kiva Rose “Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.” - Norman MacLean Common Names: Alder, Mountain Alder, Canyon Alder, Red Alder, River Alder, Thinleaf Alder etc., Botanical Name: Alnus spp. specifically the A. oblongifolia and A. incana that grow in my local area, other species ... Read on »

Health Tip: Protect Kids from Mosquito Bites by Medline Plus Posted Fri 07 Sep 2012 7:00am And reduce their risk of West Nile virus Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health , Insect Bites and Stings Read on »

Many Allergic to Fire Ant's Sting Don't Get Preventive Shots by Medline Plus Posted Mon 04 Mar 2013 12:00pm Insect is endemic throughout the Southeast, researchers note, and can spur severe reaction Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Allergy , Insect Bites and Stings Read on »

Health Tip: Applying Insect Repellent by Medline Plus Posted Mon 20 Aug 2012 7:00am Read the instructions carefully Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Insect Bites and Stings Read on »

Top 7 Backpack Remedies: Plant Allies for the Trail & Road by Kiva R. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Sun 15 Mar 2009 3:13pm My sweet friend, fellow herbalist, sister wild woman and student, Ananda Wilson, just did a lovely post over on her blog that’s inspired me to do something similar. I don’t have any cool little tincture wraps like she does, but I definitely have a set of my top 7 backpack remedies (that’s 6 tinctures plus a salve). I really did try to match Anan ... Read on »

Using Calendula As an Ingredient in Skin Care Products by Danny & Susan S. Health Maven

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Posted Fri 29 May 2009 5:49pm What is Calendula Calendula is an annual plant that thrives in almost any soil but can typically be found in Europe, Western Asia, and the United States. It belongs to the same family as daisies, chrysanthemums, and ragweed. Its branching stems grow to a height of 30 - 60 cm, and it blooms from early spring until frost. The orange-yellow petal ... Read on »