Summer is an exciting season filled with swimming pools and barbeques.
Unfortunately, increased time spent outdoors often results in painful
sunburns and itchy bug bites that can ruin the fun in a hurry. There are
many commercial products available for relieving the discomfort.
However, if you would prefer to know exactly what you are rubbing
into your skin, then next time you suffer from one of these summertime
fun-wreckers, head to your kitchen for one of these all-natural remedies
instead!
Sunburn
Of course it is best to avoid getting a sunburn in the first place by eating a diet high in antioxidant-rich foods, wearing protective clothing during peak sunshine hours, etc. But if you do inadvertently get sunburned, there are many natural home remedies available. Aloe Vera gel and apple cider vinegar are among the more widely-known remedies, but there is another source of relief that can be found in your refrigerator as well. Applying egg whites to a sunburn will cool the burn, ease the pain and offer immediate and lasting relief. Just crack open a farm-fresh egg, and separate the yolk from the white. Rub the egg white over the affected skin, and allow it to dry completely. Do not rinse. If possible, allow the egg white to remain on the skin overnight. Enjoy the immediate relief and cooling sensation and reapply after bathing or as necessary if pain returns.Bug Bites
Itchy
bug bites can really put a damper on your summertime fun and they can
even disrupt your sleep at night. Banana skins offer immediate and
lasting relief from itchy bug bites and they will also relieve any pain
or swelling associated with the bites. Just peel a banana and tear off a
bit of the skin. Rub the inside of the skin over the bite. It will be a
bit slimy at first, so be sure to let it dry well. Do not rinse.
Reapply as needed; generally every couple of hours. Be sure to save your
banana skin in the refrigerator or freezer so you don't have to eat
another banana for every application.
Sources for this article include
http://www.naturalnews.com/029019_sunburn_remedies.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/030342_insect_bites_treatment.html
http://www.farmersalmanac.com
http://foreverhealthyandyoung.com/index.php?category=12&post=168
About the author:
Christy Pooschke is the author of "Eating Additive-Free" - a natural cookbook and shopping guide. If you want to eat less processed food but aren't sure what to buy or what to eat instead, then this book is for you (includes 160 recipes)! Hard copy and e-book versions are available for purchase on her website at GroceryGeek.com. Christy blogs regularly on her website to teach you how to shop for and prepare natural, additive-free foods. Subscribe today, and all of her great tips will land right in your inbox! You can also follow her on Facebook. For folks who desire a more individualized approach, Christy also offers personal consultations and personal chef services!
Sources for this article include
http://www.naturalnews.com/029019_sunburn_remedies.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/030342_insect_bites_treatment.html
http://www.farmersalmanac.com
http://foreverhealthyandyoung.com/index.php?category=12&post=168
About the author:
Christy Pooschke is the author of "Eating Additive-Free" - a natural cookbook and shopping guide. If you want to eat less processed food but aren't sure what to buy or what to eat instead, then this book is for you (includes 160 recipes)! Hard copy and e-book versions are available for purchase on her website at GroceryGeek.com. Christy blogs regularly on her website to teach you how to shop for and prepare natural, additive-free foods. Subscribe today, and all of her great tips will land right in your inbox! You can also follow her on Facebook. For folks who desire a more individualized approach, Christy also offers personal consultations and personal chef services!
