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Information For Travel First Aid

By Expert Author: Ricky Waugh
View Summary | Submitted: 2008-01-18 | Word Count: 452 words
Ricky Waugh
The Remedies below are recommended for problems particularly associated with traveling and vacations.

Motion Sickness

The sensation of motion when traveling affects the balance of the inner ear and can result in feelings of nausea, dizziness, and anxiety.

Treatment

Acupressure Exert pressure using thumb on inside of either wrist, 1 1/2 in/38mm up from bottom of hand. Massage firmly on this spot for a minute, then repeat on other wrist. Commercially-produced wristbands with nodules designed to rub on these exact spots are widely available and very effective.

Bach Flower Remedies Take Bach Rescue Remedy before and during journey.

Aromatherapy Essential oils of peppermint and ginger can be used to relieve symptoms. Add four drops to a lotion and rub into the chest. Further drops sniffed from a handkerchief may ease nausea. Herbal Medicine Either take two ginger root capsules half an hour before traveling or chew a piece of peeled ginger root during the journey.

Homeopathy There are several measures to suit various travel ailments: Petroleum, Nux vomica, and Cocculus for vomiting and nausea; Tabacum for sweating and giddinesss; and Borax for anxiety. Sepia 6c may ease nausea brought on by the smell of food.

Jetlag

An extra problem caused by flying to faraway places for exotic vacations is jetlag. Travel through different time zones confuses the body's natural day/night rhythm and can result in tiredness, loss of concentration, and general disorientation over when to eat or sleep.

Treatment

Aromatherapy Use lavender to relax, or rosemary or lemon to stimulate and awaken.

Homeopathy On arrival, take Cocculus 6c three times a day for three days. Arnica 6c, taken every three hours during the journey, then twice a day for three days on arrival, also helps.

Consult a qualified practitioner/therapist for:

Cranial Electrical Stimulation This is occasionally used as part of craniosacral therapy.

Sunburn

Sunburn results when the skin is overexposed to UV rays. Treat blistered or extremely reddened skin as for Burns.

Prevention

- Sunburn can usually be avoided by taking some obvious precautions:

- keep out of the sun during the hottest part of the day

- build up your exposure slowly, especially if you have fair skin

- protect your skin with sunblock and suntan lotions

- cover your head and shoulders.

Treatment

Hydrotherapy

Take a cold bath or shower to soothe skin. Mix oatmeal, baking soda, or vinegar to water.

Herbal Medicine Apply aloe vera gel to soothe and aid healing. Alternatively, bathe the affected area in cold water then add two drops of lavender oil, or make a cold compress of calendula infusion.

Naturopathy Soak in cold water; apply vitamin E cream when dry. Eyes can be soothed by lying down and placing a slice of cucumber on each one for 15 minutes.
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