Top Santé UK – August 2019

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INSECT BITES
Gemma Hurditch, naturopath and
lecturer at the College of Naturopathic
Medicine (CNM), grew up in
Australia, which meant she
encountered various biting insects.
‘The fi rst line of defence against insect
bites is covering up,’ says Gemma.
‘Avoid using perfumes, soaps or
skincare preparations that attract
insects, for example those containing
lactic acid. Try the following mix of
essential oils. The mixture is even
gentle enough for children with
sensitive skin.’
● Mix four drops of rose geranium
and four drops of rosemary essential
oils into 40ml of carrier oil. Apply over
exposed skin, especially the ankles,
every hour. If you have sensitive skin,
use only two drops of each oil.
NOTE: This mixture is best used only in
the evening as essential oils can make the
skin sun sensitive.

FLYING AND JET LAG
‘Homeopathic Arnica 30c is a great
remedy to help adjust your body clock
after travelling. For fear of fl ying with
dread, Aconite 30c is recommended,
while for jet lag with a sense of
paralysis, Gelsemium 30c is a good
choice,’ says naturopath Elle Fox.

TR AVEL SICKNESS

Ginger is an absolute must in the

battle against travel sickness,

according to nutritional therapist

Georgie O’Connor. Grate half an inch

of ginger into a mug of boiling water,

add 1tsp of raw honey and sip when it

is cool.

If you have a history of travel

sickness, try taking a zinc supplement,

starting a week before you travel. If

travelling by air, Manuka honey

lozenges can help relieve blocked

ears during take-off and landing.

They also create a barrier to germs

circulating on fl ights and calm and

soothe a dry mouth and throat in

air-conditioned environments.

TUMMY UPSETS

Travel and a change of diet can often

produce constipation, says Elle. As a

short term remedy, try soaking 1tbsp

of organic fl axseeds in a large mug of

hot water overnight and drinking it

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the following morning. The seeds

swell and become ‘slippery’, helping to

move waste out of the colon. Make

sure you consume enough pure water

during the day so that you do not

become dehydrated.

To avoid the opposite problem,

traveller’s diarrhoea, avoid ice cubes,

drink only bottled water, and use fresh

ginger and fresh lemon regularly in

food and drinks.

TREATING SUNBURN

Opt for a natural sunscreen that does

not contain harmful chemicals. Check

the Environmental Working Group

website for information (ewg.org). If

you overdo the sun, you can apply

fresh aloe vera juice on the sunburn;

try the homoeopathic remedy

Cantharis 30c; apply diluted apple

cider vinegar 1:1 with water on the

burn; or have a soak in a tepid bath

with three or four chamomile

teabags in it.

HOLIDAY

H E A LT H

Natural

Have a great summer

with some simple and

useful health tips from

College of Naturopathic

Medicine experts...