Homeopathic First Aid Kit: Solutions for Summer's Little Bummers

    NORTH BERGEN, N.J., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer vacations are in full
 swing and travelers are packing up the first aid kit in their suitcase. The
 big question is what should they bring to help with all scrapes, bug bites
 and irritated skin? The Vitamin Shoppe's Homeopathic Expert, Carrie
 Plumley, has some suggestions for travelers this summer.
 
     "Homeopathic products are great for everyone; parents giving them to
 their children, mature adults, and weekend warriors looking for natural
 solutions." said Plumley. "The FDA regulates these products and requires
 that Homeopathic drugs meet specific standards for strength, quality and
 purity."
 
     Homeopathic drugs act on the principal that an illness can be treated
 by a substance capable of producing similar symptoms to those suffered by
 the patient. However, the amount included is small which reduces the
 possibility of any interference with other herbal, medicinal or
 nutraceutical products.
 
     "Another great benefit is you don't need water to take them, they
 dissolve under the tongue, making them ideal for travel or every day trips
 to the park," added Plumley.
 
     "The best advice is to take products at the onset of illness, don't
 wait," continued Plumley. She suggests the following homeopathic remedies
 for regular summer ailments.
 
     Overexposure to the sun often happens quickly when we are not looking
 and will cause irritated skin. Remember to use the organic sunscreen and
 bring along the following products just in case:
 
     -- Calendula lotion -- spreads easily, is soothing and moisturizing,
 plus it helps to speed healing.
 
 
    -- Apis mellifica -- for pink/stinging burning skin/allergies/insect bites
     -- Belladonna -- local infections with inflammation, acute sudden fever
 
     The good weather also brings the bugs out. For insect bites carry Ledum
 palustre which helps to get rid of pain and lessen swelling.
 
     Injuries
 
     -- Arnica montana gel -- used on unbroken skin, it helps prevent
 bruising and absorbs quickly. This is good for swelling and sore muscles.
 
     -- Arnica montana pellets -- taken internally, it promotes healing and
 is great for overall systemic soreness from physical overexertion.
 
     -- Calendula ointment -- disinfectant, helpful for scrapes, minor
 wounds, blisters and even diapers rashes. Like Arnica gel, but for when the
 skin is broken.
 
     -- Ruta graveolens -- helps with deep aching pain, ligament injury,
 sprains/strains
 
 

 
     Travelling
     -- Tabacum -- helps relieve motion sickness
     -- Lycopodium -- alleviates indigestion, reduces bloating
     -- Nux vomica -- eases sensitivity and irritability
     -- Arnicare Arthritis -- for joint pain that flares due to extra activity
 
     "A lot of these items come in small, easy-to-use packaging which really
 helps save some room in your backpack or suitcase," said Plumley.
 
     All items can be found at The Vitamin Shoppe and online at
 http://www.vitaminshoppe.com.
 
     About Vitamin Shoppe Industries Inc.
 
     Vitamin Shoppe is a leading specialty retailer and direct marketer of
 nutritional products based in North Bergen, New Jersey. The company sells
 vitamins, minerals, nutritional supplements, herbs, sports nutrition
 formulas, homeopathic remedies, and other health and beauty aids to
 customers located primarily in the United States. The company carries
 national brand products as well as exclusive products under Vitamin Shoppe,
 BodyTech, MD Select, and VS Basics proprietary brands. The Vitamin Shoppe
 conducts business through more than 360 company-owned retail stores,
 national mail order catalogs, and two websites,
 http://www.vitaminshoppe.com and http://www.Bodytech.com.
 
 
 

SOURCE The Vitamin Shoppe