Packing
a medicine bag is essential to your travels. Finding some things in a time of
need and especially in a foreign country can be difficult. There are four over the counter and
household products I like that can aid in a medical situation.
First,
yellow mustard can be used to alleviate cramps. Mustard has acetic acid, which
helps the body make more acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter
that stimulates your muscles to work.
Second,
a histamine blocker as a general dose works for an allergic reaction including
anaphylaxis. If there is an anaphylactic shock it can slow down the reaction to
an allergen.
Then
there's honey, especially dark honey. It can be used to treat conditions associated
with asthma. Honey soothes the mucous membranes in your airways that forms in
the bronchial tubes and causes airway constriction.
Lastly,
Triple Ointment, it contains key ingredients that stop the growth of bacteria
and treats bacterial skin infections.
These
are types of alternative treatments that can provide you relief, however, they
shouldn’t be your only source of treatment in case of an emergency. In case of
emergency you should always call 911 and seek professional medical attention.
Ja'Vonne Harley
