Herbal Healing on the Go! ~ <\/h3>\nA few weeks after I graduated from college, I stuffed a backpack to the brim and headed across Europe. I\u2019d just begun to delve into herbal medicine, and one of my traveling companions had a new degree as an athletic trainer. We both squeezed first aid kits in our packs with remedies for similar purposes, but the actual contents varied according to our philosophies. She carried Neosporin and antiseptic wipes, I carried honey and tea tree essential oil. When someone got nauseous, they could choose Dramamine or crystallized ginger. And although my medical-minded friend poo-pooed most of my kit\u2019s contents, 20+ years later she admits I was on to something.<\/p>\nNo home is complete without some kind of first aid kit.\u00a0Stashing a kit in the linen closet, car, purse, or suitcase provides a little\u00a0extra security no\u00a0matter where you are. It\u2019s easy and invaluable to incorporate\u00a0herbs and natural remedies into your kit, but it\u2019s still only useful if you\u00a0actually\u00a0have what you need in an emergency. Before you compile your kit, first\u00a0ask yourself some questions so you can create the most useful kit for\u00a0your family.<\/p>\n
Location & Shelf Life:\u00a0<\/b>Your home kit has the most flexibility because you have plenty of space, good storage conditions (cool, dark, dry cabinets and closets), and even access to a refrigerator. But if you plan to stash your kit in the car, you\u2019ll need something smaller with remedies that can withstand the elements. Water-based liquids will freeze and break containers. Oil-based remedies go rancid quickly in a hot car, salves will melt, alcohol might explode (unlikely but could happen at 170\u00b0F or higher, depending on the proof), and dry herbs and teas will get cooked to oblivion. Tinctures work well for car kits because they will last for a few years and the combination of alcohol and water makes them unlikely to freeze or explode. If you\u2019re traveling or always carrying your kit, just bring the bare bones necessities and nothing that requires refrigeration. When I go on 120-mile kayak\/portage treks, I carry just a few tiny bottles and think creatively about what wild plants I can use in a pinch. Keep small servings of your most-needed remedies in your purse. For kits-to-go, keep 1\/4- and 1\/2-ounce dropper and spray bottles on hand for easy packing and administering. I prefer glass, but plastic may work better in some situations. Poke around herb shops and online (or break out your sewing equipment) for cute cloth carriers that hold bottles so they\u2019re unlikely to break, or just wrap the bottles and store in Ziplock baggies or reusable silicone bags like these ones with sliders, which are a bit more secure,<\/a> or these zip-style ones from Stasher<\/a>. (If you don\u2019t, something\u2019s sure to break or leak!) Individually wrapped products from the natural food store are great for first aid kits: tea bags, herbal candies, homeopathic remedies, electrolyte and magnesium packets, natural antiseptic wipes, blister packs of probiotics and other natural remedies, etc. Homeopathic remedies are also perfect for first-aid kits.
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\nWhat You Will Need:<\/b>\u00a0Where are you going, and what will you need? When I traveled to Guatemala, I\u00a0knew my normally rock-solid digestion\u00a0would be challenged. I packed\u00a0shelf-stable probiotics, hard ginger candies (which held up to the heat and\u00a0humidity better than chewy candies\u00a0and crystallized ginger), ginger capsules,\u00a0and electrolyte packets. But if you\u2019re packing for summer vaca with kids,\u00a0remedies for bumps,\u00a0bruises, wounds, splinters, bug bites, and poison ivy will\u00a0more likely be in order. Think about what kinds of ailments are most likely to\u00a0pop up for\u00a0your family in a variety of situations, and stash remedies where you\u00a0think you\u2019ll need them. It\u2019s easy to go nuts and pack everything under the\u00a0sun\u2026\u00a0only to have it all go unused and get tossed a year or two later when it\u2019s out\u00a0of date.<\/p>\nMultitask:<\/b>\u00a0When\u00a0possible, choose remedies with more than one purpose. For example,<\/p>\n![](\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nbDS6naOYZ0\/UXbrsRQmFpI\/AAAAAAAABD8\/m-vlqm9NG_U\/s200\/IMG_0005.JPG\")
<\/a><\/div>\nlavender\u00a0essential oil helps with almost any topical\u00a0ailment you can think of: rashes,\u00a0itchy skin, infections, burns, general sanitization, repelling bugs, etc.\u00a0(Store-bought lavender wipes work in a\u00a0pinch, but the straight essential oil\u00a0also works well.) The scent of lavender also aids anxiety and insomnia.\u00a0Echinacea\/goldenseal\/propolis\u00a0throat spray does double-duty for topical\u00a0infections. Lemon balm tincture (made with fresh leaves) helps heal cold sores\u00a0externally while\u00a0soothing nerves and digestion internally. Kava tincture works\u00a0across the board for most adults with anxiety or insomnia. For\u00a0children, go for\u00a0chamomile, which also helps with indigestion and teething. I keep homemade calendula and\u00a0St. John\u2019s wort salve in lip balm tubes for itchy\u00a0rashes, diaper rashes, wound\u00a0healing, and hemorrhoids; remove salve from the tube with your finger or a\u00a0cloth so you can use one tube for\u00a0multiple purposes without contaminating it.<\/p>\n
The Basics:<\/b><\/h3>\n
Almost every first aid kit should include the following.\u00a0Pick the one(s) that you prefer and work best for your family.<\/p>\n
\n- Anti-nausea<\/strong>:\u00a0Ginger candies, crystallized ginger, and peppermint candy or gum quell\u00a0motion sickness, morning sickness, and nausea\u00a0from cancer treatments.\u00a0Gum\u2019s handy for airplanes because it helps keep the air pressure from\u00a0building in the ears.<\/li>\n
- Antiseptic,\u00a0Disinfectant & Wound Healer<\/strong>: Lavender and\/or tea tree essential oil,\u00a0essential oil wipes (ie: lavender, tea tree, oregano, or\u00a0thyme),\u00a0echinacea\/goldenseal \u201cthroat\u201d spray, or Kloss\u2019 liniment can help with a\u00a0variety of skin infections and may also soothe itches.\u00a0Alcohol and vinegar\u00a0can disinfect. Raw honey cleans and heals wounds. Comfrey heals\/seals skin\u00a0very quickly but does not disinfect\u00a0and shouldn\u2019t be used on deep or\u00a0infected wounds. Seek medical attention if an infection continues to\u00a0worsen or doesn\u2019t get better\u00a0within 24 hours.<\/li>\n
- Pain Reliever<\/strong>: Powdered magnesium (mixed in water) helps with muscle pain, spasms,headaches, and migraines. White willow bark acts as a mild, natural aspirin. Turmeric and ginger help relieve inflammation. I make my own \u201cloose muscles\u201d tincture with a variety of herbal pain relievers including pedicularis, California poppy, and small amounts of corydalis, wintergreen, and birch. Look for pain formulas at the herb shop or natural food store, too. Arnica homeopathic tabs for bumps, bruises, and accident-related trauma or over-use aches. But, be sure ahead of time that the remedy actually works for your family. Natural pain remedies are finicky, milder than conventional NSAIDs, and some may cause mild stomach upset<\/li>\n
- Sedative<\/strong>:\u00a0Chamomile for children. For adults, try kava has the broadest, fastest\u00a0action, but also consider valerian, skullcap, lemon balm,\u00a0or passionflower\u00a0to help induce sleep and calm anxiety. Also consider flower essences like\u00a0Bach\u2019s Rescue Remedy or FES\u2019s Five\u00a0Flower Formula, which can be used\u00a0topically and internally for stress, anxiety, trauma, and rashes.<\/li>\n
- Standard\u00a0Supply<\/strong>: Bandages, tweezers, thermometer, etc. I still keep Benadryl and\u00a0ibuprofen on hand, just in case. If you\u2019ll be somewhere warm, don\u2019t forget the natural bug spray and sunscreen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Extra First Aid Remedies for Common Ailments:<\/h3>\n
Definitely don\u2019t feel like\u00a0you should have ALL these remedies. Only stock for ailments that tend to\u00a0afflict your family (or that you anticipate with\u00a0travel), and choose a remedy\u00a0or two that best works for your family from the options. Unless specified, most\u00a0of the herbs can be used internally\u00a0as teas, tinctures, or capsules; or\u00a0externally as an herb-infused oil, salve, poultice, or wash.<\/p>\n
Topical\u00a0First Aid<\/b>\u00a0(External use unless specified)<\/p>\n\n- Bumps\u00a0& Bruises<\/strong>: Arnica (not on broken skin), gotu kola, Rescue Remedy. Rescue Remedy, gotu kola, and homeopathic arnica tabs can also be taken internally. Homemade comfrey leaf infused oil is also great.<\/li>\n
- Rashes,\u00a0Poison Ivy, Bug Bites<\/strong>: Lavender and\/or tea tree essential oil or wipes,\u00a0calendula oil or salve, plantain poultice or oil\/salve.\u00a0Apple cider\u00a0vinegar, jewelweed, or grindelia specifically ease poison ivy rashes.<\/li>\n
- Infections<\/strong>: Berberine-rich plants (organically cultivated goldenseal, coptis, barberry, Oregon grape root, such as in a throat spray or Kloss\u2019 liniment), oregano\/bee balm, yarrow leaf, lavender, honey. Chaparral and thuja leaves are particularly helpful for fungal infections.<\/li>\n
- Blisters<\/strong>:\u00a0Apply under a bandage or overnight: almost any salve (calendula, lavender,\u00a0plantain\u2026), plantain poultice, honey.<\/li>\n
- Hemorrhoids<\/strong>:\u00a0Calendula oil or salve, witch hazel, yarrow.<\/li>\n
- Sunburns\u00a0& Burns<\/strong>: St. John\u2019s wort oil can prevent and treat, lavender essential\u00a0oil, apple cider vinegar, calendula, fresh-cut and applied\u00a0aloe or cactus\u00a0pad, cool green tea, self heal, or chaparral wash, ice or cool water.<\/li>\n
- Herpes<\/strong>:\u00a0Lemon balm tincture (internally and externally) or cream, St. John\u2019s wort\u00a0oil, licorice powder, cayenne\/capsaicin oil or salve\u00a0(will burn at first,\u00a0don\u2019t get in eyes or on genitals). Calming herbs internally.<\/li>\n
- Splinters\u00a0& Stings<\/strong>: Remove splinters with sterilized tweezers or needle or attempt to draw out with clay paste, plantain poultice, pine\/fir pitch, or ripe banana peel. Plantain is specific for stings and other bites. Consider echinacea tincture topically and internally if there is concern of infection (classic remedy for snake bite) or apply a berberine-rich remedy and then apply a compress of aloe for the day. Of course, get to the hospital immediately if there is a severe reaction, dangerous bite, or significant infection. I combine equal parts plantain leaf oil and yarrow tincture and shake vigorously before applying to bug bites — easy and often quite effective!<\/li>\n
- Topical\u00a0Pain<\/strong>: St. John\u2019s wort oil relieves nerve pain including rashes, burns, and\u00a0sciatica. Arnica or Rescue Remedy for trauma and\u00a0bruising. Cayenne salve\u00a0or cream for many types of pain including arthritis (will burn at first,\u00a0don\u2019t get in eyes or on genitals). Diluted\u00a0wintergreen essential oil has\u00a0aspirin-like effects, and peppermint essential oil\/menthol serves as a\u00a0counter-irritant and pain reliever.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Digestive\u00a0Distress<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Gas,\u00a0Pain & Bloating<\/strong>: Peppermint (especially internal essential oil\u00a0preparations), fennel seeds, cardamom, probiotics, digestive\u00a0enzymes.<\/li>\n
- Constipation<\/strong>:\u00a0Yellow dock root, Triphala, Smooth Move or senna tea (short-term only),\u00a0digestive bitters (milder), probiotics.<\/li>\n
- Diarrhea<\/strong>:\u00a0Cinnamon, carob, electrolyte packets, miso soup, probiotics.<\/li>\n
- Nervous\u00a0Indigestion & Colic<\/strong>: Chamomile, catnip, lemon balm.<\/li>\n
- Indigestion<\/strong>: Peppermint, balm tea, chamomile or catnip tea, ginger, vinegar, digestive bitters, digestive enzymes, nervous indigestion remedies.<\/li>\n
- Acid\u00a0Reflux, Heartburn & Ulcers<\/strong>: Licorice or DGL tablets, aloe gel (inner gel only, not whole leaf), marshmallow root overnight infusion or powder mixed with water or oatmeal, Throat Coat tea, plantain. I personally love to combine oat milk (like Oatly) with the overnight marshmallow root infusion, perhaps with some maple syrup and a pinch of nutmeg – it tastes great and is very soothing. Comfrey leaf tea can heal digestive wounds quickly but may also be liver toxic and is not generally recommended for internal use. Ulcers will still require medical attention. For reflux and heartburn caused by poor\/weak digestion, vinegar, ginger, bitters, and spices are fabulous, but these are all contraindicated<\/em> in acute ulcers and gastritis.<\/li>\n
- Food\u00a0Poisoning<\/strong>: Activated charcoal capsules in particular, betonite clay, cinnamon powder, beberine-rich plants. For support: probiotics, ginger, electrolyte fluids, miso soup, fermented foods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Pain<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Headaches\u00a0& Migraines<\/strong>: Magnesium powder (in water) or butterbur\/Petadolex help\u00a0prevent and stave off an oncoming headache or\u00a0migraine. Feverfew helps\u00a0preventively. Kava can help in a pinch for tension headaches. Coffee may\u00a0stop an early migraine. (Regular\u00a0coffee and NSAID use will ultimately\u00a0cause withdrawal\/rebound headaches and migraines.)<\/li>\n
- Aches\u00a0& Pains<\/strong>: Turmeric, ginger, tart or black cherry, boswellia, magnesium,\u00a0bromelain or fresh pineapple juice. Also see pain relievers\u00a0in \u201cBasics\u201d\u00a0and topical pain relievers.<\/li>\n
- Menstrual\u00a0Cramps<\/strong>: Cramp bark (tincture is best, taken every 15 minutes) is the most widely effective. Also ginger, cinnamon, dong quai, magnesium, apply heat.<\/li>\n
- Gout<\/strong>:\u00a0Tart or black cherry juice\/extract, celery juice, celery ribs. (Best taken\u00a0regularly.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nStress,\u00a0Insomnia & Anxiety<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Energy<\/strong>:\u00a0Caffeine works quickly and temporarily; green tea, chocolate, and yerba\u00a0mate are my preferred forms. Adaptogen herbs have\u00a0better energy benefits\u00a0over time. For more stimulating energy, try rhodiola, ginseng, and\/or\u00a0eleuthero. For calm energy, try holy basil,\u00a0gotu kola, milky oat seed,\u00a0and\/or bacopa. In the middle, try schizandra and\/or ashwagandha.<\/li>\n
- Anxiety\u00a0& Insomnia<\/strong>: See Sedatives in \u201cThe Basics.\u201d For sleep, especially while\u00a0traveling, try an eye mask and ear plugs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Infections<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Cold<\/strong>:\u00a0Elder syrup, ginger, echinacea, umckaloabo (Umcka), andrographis, garlic,\u00a0chicken or miso soup, cayenne, rest.<\/li>\n
- Flu<\/strong>:\u00a0Elder syrup, rest, hot teas (or tincture added to hot water) of ginger,\u00a0elder flower, yarrow, boneset, and\/or peppermint to break a\u00a0sweat.<\/li>\n
- Sore\u00a0Throat<\/strong>: Echinacea\/goldenseal\/propolis throat spray, raw garlic, honey,\u00a0lemon, oregano\/bee balm, ginger, elder syrup, echinacea,\u00a0slippery elm,\u00a0Throat Coat tea, salt gargles or salty broth.<\/li>\n
- Throat Coat<\/strong> tea does double duty to soothe throats and acid reflux. True licorice candies may also help.<\/li>\n
- Sinus<\/strong>:\u00a0Salt wash\/neti, berberine-rich plants, goldenrod, horehound, or herbal\u00a0steams with thyme, eucalyptus, peppermint, and\/or\u00a0oregano\/bee balm herbs\u00a0or essential oils.<\/li>\n
- Cough<\/strong>:\u00a0Honey, wild cherry bark syrup, horehound, elder syrup, menthol candies.<\/li>\n
- Plain honey<\/strong> \u2013 preferably raw \u2013 does a nice job for sore throats, coughs, AND as a topical remedy to disinfect and heal wounds.<\/li>\n
- Allergies<\/strong>:\u00a0Horehound, goldenrod, nettle, quercetin, bromelain, eyebright and\u00a0berberine-rich plants, specific homeopathic remedies.<\/li>\n
- UTI<\/strong>: Cranberry juice, blueberry juice,\u00a0blueberry leaf tea, uva ursi, juniper berries. Also watch your sugar and alcohol intake. Stop using\u00a0the herbs and see a\u00a0doctor immediately if it moves into the kidneys (lower back pain, fever, cloudy\u00a0urine).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This is a BIG LIST. Remember: Try to pick just 5-10 of your own top-need items<\/strong> that your family likes best, for example\u2026<\/p>\nHere\u2019s a sample Travel Kit that I put together for a recent return trip to Italy:<\/h3>\n![](\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XbV8yVXYY5Y\/UXbvp7Qr35I\/AAAAAAAABEU\/gGNuNbVmVSU\/s200\/photo.JPG\")
<\/a><\/div>\n\n- Elderberry\u00a0Syrup<\/strong> \u2013 To bolster my immune system (planes, lack of sleep, and visiting four children \u2013 oh my!), soothe sore throats, quell coughs. Should\u2019ve brought more! This was surprisingly difficult to find for resupply in spite of an Erboristeria (herb shop) in every town. I make my own<\/a> with dried herbs, but many brands are available in stores.<\/li>\n
- Calendula\u00a0Salve<\/strong> \u2013 For itchy, dry skin issues like rashes, cracks on my feet, dry skin\u2026 also good for diaper rash, hemorrhoids, etc. Click here for tips on DIY oils and salves<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Lavender Essential Oil<\/strong> \u2013 For almost anything topical. Great to mix in with the calendula salve before applying. For essential oil tips and cautions, click here.<\/a><\/li>\n
- Lavender Wipes<\/strong> \u2013 For almost anything topical, including quick hand sanitation.<\/li>\n
- Valerian Tincture<\/strong> \u2013 My go-to for sleep (as well as an eye mask and earplugs). Click here for how to make your own tinctures.<\/a><\/li>\n
- Cramp Bark<\/strong> \u2013 For menstrual cramps, unfortunate timing.<\/li>\n
- Ionic Fizz Cal-Mag Packets<\/strong> \u2013 To keep my muscles and bones happy during hill hikes and long days of walking around the city. Natural Calm is also popular, but I tend to prefer Ionic Fizz if you can find it.<\/li>\n
- Gin\u00a0Gins Hard Ginger Candies<\/strong> \u2013 Almost ran out of these on a winding drive up to Cortona \u2013 it\u2019s amazing none of the kids (nor I) puked!<\/li>\n
- Ibuprofen and Benadryl<\/strong> (just in case), bandaids<\/strong>, tweezers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
No home is complete without some kind of first aid kit.\u00a0Stashing a kit in the linen closet, car, purse, or suitcase provides a little\u00a0extra security no\u00a0matter where you are. It\u2019s easy and invaluable to incorporate\u00a0herbs and natural remedies into your kit, but it\u2019s still only useful if you\u00a0actually\u00a0have what you need in an emergency. Before you compile your kit, first\u00a0ask yourself some questions so you can create the most useful kit for\u00a0your family.<\/p>\n
Location & Shelf Life:\u00a0<\/b>Your home kit has the most flexibility because you have plenty of space, good storage conditions (cool, dark, dry cabinets and closets), and even access to a refrigerator. But if you plan to stash your kit in the car, you\u2019ll need something smaller with remedies that can withstand the elements. Water-based liquids will freeze and break containers. Oil-based remedies go rancid quickly in a hot car, salves will melt, alcohol might explode (unlikely but could happen at 170\u00b0F or higher, depending on the proof), and dry herbs and teas will get cooked to oblivion. Tinctures work well for car kits because they will last for a few years and the combination of alcohol and water makes them unlikely to freeze or explode. If you\u2019re traveling or always carrying your kit, just bring the bare bones necessities and nothing that requires refrigeration. When I go on 120-mile kayak\/portage treks, I carry just a few tiny bottles and think creatively about what wild plants I can use in a pinch. Keep small servings of your most-needed remedies in your purse. For kits-to-go, keep 1\/4- and 1\/2-ounce dropper and spray bottles on hand for easy packing and administering. I prefer glass, but plastic may work better in some situations. Poke around herb shops and online (or break out your sewing equipment) for cute cloth carriers that hold bottles so they\u2019re unlikely to break, or just wrap the bottles and store in Ziplock baggies or reusable silicone bags like these ones with sliders, which are a bit more secure,<\/a> or these zip-style ones from Stasher<\/a>. (If you don\u2019t, something\u2019s sure to break or leak!) Individually wrapped products from the natural food store are great for first aid kits: tea bags, herbal candies, homeopathic remedies, electrolyte and magnesium packets, natural antiseptic wipes, blister packs of probiotics and other natural remedies, etc. Homeopathic remedies are also perfect for first-aid kits. Multitask:<\/b>\u00a0When\u00a0possible, choose remedies with more than one purpose. For example,<\/p>\n lavender\u00a0essential oil helps with almost any topical\u00a0ailment you can think of: rashes,\u00a0itchy skin, infections, burns, general sanitization, repelling bugs, etc.\u00a0(Store-bought lavender wipes work in a\u00a0pinch, but the straight essential oil\u00a0also works well.) The scent of lavender also aids anxiety and insomnia.\u00a0Echinacea\/goldenseal\/propolis\u00a0throat spray does double-duty for topical\u00a0infections. Lemon balm tincture (made with fresh leaves) helps heal cold sores\u00a0externally while\u00a0soothing nerves and digestion internally. Kava tincture works\u00a0across the board for most adults with anxiety or insomnia. For\u00a0children, go for\u00a0chamomile, which also helps with indigestion and teething. I keep homemade calendula and\u00a0St. John\u2019s wort salve in lip balm tubes for itchy\u00a0rashes, diaper rashes, wound\u00a0healing, and hemorrhoids; remove salve from the tube with your finger or a\u00a0cloth so you can use one tube for\u00a0multiple purposes without contaminating it.<\/p>\n Almost every first aid kit should include the following.\u00a0Pick the one(s) that you prefer and work best for your family.<\/p>\n Definitely don\u2019t feel like\u00a0you should have ALL these remedies. Only stock for ailments that tend to\u00a0afflict your family (or that you anticipate with\u00a0travel), and choose a remedy\u00a0or two that best works for your family from the options. Unless specified, most\u00a0of the herbs can be used internally\u00a0as teas, tinctures, or capsules; or\u00a0externally as an herb-infused oil, salve, poultice, or wash.<\/p>\n Topical\u00a0First Aid<\/b>\u00a0(External use unless specified)<\/p>\n Digestive\u00a0Distress<\/b><\/p>\n Pain<\/b><\/p>\n Infections<\/b><\/p>\n This is a BIG LIST. Remember: Try to pick just 5-10 of your own top-need items<\/strong> that your family likes best, for example\u2026<\/p>\n
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\nWhat You Will Need:<\/b>\u00a0Where are you going, and what will you need? When I traveled to Guatemala, I\u00a0knew my normally rock-solid digestion\u00a0would be challenged. I packed\u00a0shelf-stable probiotics, hard ginger candies (which held up to the heat and\u00a0humidity better than chewy candies\u00a0and crystallized ginger), ginger capsules,\u00a0and electrolyte packets. But if you\u2019re packing for summer vaca with kids,\u00a0remedies for bumps,\u00a0bruises, wounds, splinters, bug bites, and poison ivy will\u00a0more likely be in order. Think about what kinds of ailments are most likely to\u00a0pop up for\u00a0your family in a variety of situations, and stash remedies where you\u00a0think you\u2019ll need them. It\u2019s easy to go nuts and pack everything under the\u00a0sun\u2026\u00a0only to have it all go unused and get tossed a year or two later when it\u2019s out\u00a0of date.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\nThe Basics:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Extra First Aid Remedies for Common Ailments:<\/h3>\n
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\nStress,\u00a0Insomnia & Anxiety<\/b><\/p>\n\n
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Here\u2019s a sample Travel Kit that I put together for a recent return trip to Italy:<\/h3>\n
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