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Herbal Remedies for Insect Bites

An herbal program can include immune stimulants and soothing, demulcent herbs for external application. When a mild to moderate immune reaction occurs, anti-allergic herbs may be helpful. For severe reactions, call a physician immediately.

Herbal Remedies for Insect Repellant

Essential oils of herbal insect repellents can be diluted in a light fixed-oil base (apricot seed oil, etc.) and appl...

Bites and Stings - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

A bite is an injury caused by an animal, such as a mammal or insect, that breaks the skin. A sting is a puncture woun...

Herbal Remedies for Fleas

To dispel fleas and discourage them from coming around, use aromatic herbs to dispel insect pests. To reduce inflamm...

Chrysanthemum Flower - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

The chrysanthemum, of which there are many varieties, has been known by a host of common names throughout history. So...

Herbal Remedies for Head Lice

Herbal treatment can sometimes cure the condition, though skillful and persistent application is often necessary. Thi...

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Kelley's Custom Creams

I am one of those individuals who every bug on earth wants to cozy up to.   As a result of this, I have learned that herbs and essential oils are very helpful indeed when venturing out of doors.  E...

A Pointed Approach Treating the Whole Person

I by no means consider myself a specialist in spider bites, insect bites, or poisonous reactions.  When I worked at Herb King in Santa Monica, however, I was keen to note the popularity of the prop...

Acupuncture & Massage in Elk Grove Village IL

Bug Bite Relief with Acupressure and AromatherapyIts the season of the great outdoors and with it comes bugs. Many patients have recently come in complaining of itchy bug bites. The good news, of c...

Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)

Its the season of the great outdoors and with it comes bugs. Many patients have recently come in complaining of itchy bug bites. The good news, of course, is that acupuncture or acupressure might o...

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Each year I dread the spring rains and humid weather; it means mosquito breeding season and really bad, red welt-like bumps from mosquito bites. I have had severe allergies to mosquito bites and ...

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