July 2004


Words from us…

Wayne’s World
Today’s natural first aid product manufacturers offer old as well as new standbys, including aloe gels, herbs, balms, and salves in sprays, rubs, and tiny pills to provide the needed relief.  Natural remedies often work by stimulating our body’s ability to regenerate and to heal itself. For many a muscle ache, use arnica, available in tinctures, creams, liquids, and those tiny pills. Aloe is a widely-accepted measure for instant pain relief, providing cool soothing relief of burns, cuts, and scrapes. Aloe is also used as a spray-on wound cleanser and irrigator as well as promoting anti-inflammatory properties. Calendula (Marigold) is also anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, good for bruises and wound healing. Extra virgin olive oil is good for dry cracked skin, oil of oregano for cuts and scrapes. Plantain is also for cuts and scrapes and topically for poison ivy. Tea tree oil is for stiff joints and muscle aches. Wintergreen is for mostly muscular pain relief, while white willow bark reduces inflammation and is used for pain relief. The use of the above herbs have applications topically, in pills or capsules, liquids, as external ointments and creams, or as a wash or compress. Bandages and miscellaneous salves/rub are key pieces to keep in your medicine cabinet or as a travel first aid kit.
Stay Healthy! features an assortment of the above first aid  natural remedies. Call us today at 877-2494 or stop in soon to discuss them. Remember in our warm weather to use sun protection if outdoors a lot, and if traveling, carrying our natural products for bug bites and cut/bruised skin.  
Thank you so much for your patronage. Stay Healthy!

Jenny's Jive:  Aaaggghhh … the frequent bumps, scrapes, & bruises. What do you do? Is there anything natural that can be used for these minor injuries? Yes there is! There are many natural remedies for common first aid use. Arnica is excellent for bruises (if applied topically minutes after injury). Studies have shown if taken internally, as well as applied externally, that arnica speeds up healing of bruises. Colloidial silver promotes the healing of cuts & scrapes. Tea tee & comfrey based salves are great for sore & aching muscles. Clove oil has been researched to be a good toothache analgesic. Everybody should have a supply of aloe vera gel in their first aid kit. Aloe vera can be taken internally, but the most accepted universal use of aloe vera gel involves its topical healing & soothing action on various skin disorders, including burns, wounds, & minor skin ailments. There are so many other natural remedies that can help with the scrapes & bruises of life. Call us at 877-2494 to inquire.

Jeff's Positive Vibrations:  Summertime is here!!! And we all love to do things outdoors or even around the house such as cleaning out the garage, doing spring cleaning (you are late), going camping, trail hiking, weekend excursions to the mountains or just working out and getting in shape. Some times these activities can bring out the little bumps, bruises, scratches, scrapes, stresses, strains and aches and pains associated with these activities. Here at Stay Healthy! we have a wide variety of natural and very effective first aid products to aid in your recovery. If your household has its fair share of black eyes, fingers smashed by hammers or car doors, or people who like to bounce off of edges of furniture or martial artists in training, then let me tell you about the importance of having arnica ointment around. Arnica ointment is very effective in healing major and minor bumps and bruises as long as the skin has not been broken. Calendula ointment is very good for scratches and scrapes and can be applied to broken skin, because its’ blood clotting properties are also good for deep wounds and cuts. Castor oil is one of the best emergency remedies because it is excellent for drawing out impurities such as stepping on a rusted nail or walking on a cut barefooted. Castor oil has drawing power up to 4 inches deep. All bits of rust and other nasties are drawn out completely, preventing all kinds of infection. Comfrey ointment is good for burns, blisters, and scar prevention as is aloe vera gel.

J.C. Speaking Words of Wisdom
First aid is a subject that we all can use from time to time. Accidents can happen at any moment, so what do you do if you have a small cut or scrape? Tea Tree oil is like a first aid in a bottle, for its’ antiseptic qualities make it great for any general skin first aid like cuts and scrapes. To stop bleeding of small cuts, apply straight comfrey root or cayenne pepper powder as they help the blood coagulate and disinfect the wound. Fresh aloe vera is just about the best thing you can use for burns and rashes of all types. Clove and lavender oil mixed together are great for bee stings or ant bites because they kill the pain. Got something in your eyes? Make a tea out of chamomile and eyebright and use as an herbal eyewash. Arnica flowers made into a tea is great as a poultice for bumps and bruises. Herbs like whole fennel seeds (chewed), ginger and peppermint tea are good for upset stomach (for children use catnip tea). Semi-precious stones can be used as natural talismans for protecting your body against certain aliments. For example, wearing rose quartz around your neck protects the thymus gland from radiation, and carrying smoky quartz protects you from negative thoughts and sickness. Use “Rescue Remedy” by Nelson Bach for all emotional imbalances from sudden traumas like car accidents, deaths, or bad news. The best medicine of all in just about all situations is a sincere I love you and every thing will be all right. Hope you have a safe summer, stay healthy and keep a positive attitude.
Knowledge applied is wisdom…

Nik Notes:  Burns can occur in many forms.  Whether they result from heat, chemicals, electricity or radioactive material, burns can cause life altering injuries.  Severe burns require intense medical attention, while a mild burn (like sunburn) can be treated at home with topical and internal applications.  Colloidal silver has been used as a topical antiseptic for many years and has been proven to reduce incidents of infection.  Aloe Vera is the most common topical application partly due to ease of use, as it is water-soluble, non-greasy and well-absorbed.  Aloe gel should be applied 3-5 times per day.  Calendula cream can be applied to sooth pain and help promote tissue repair.  Animal studies show calendula to be anti-inflammatory and to aid repair of damaged tissues.