Natural Remedies To Save Your Summer

If you're anything like me, you love to get outdoors and enjoy the summer months.  From frolicking in the surf to an intense morning hike, there's something about summer that just calls to me.  But the blazing sun, mountain trails and BBQs galore can take it's toll.  Here are 4 natural remedies to ease some possible summer ailments. 

Sunburn Sympathy

Aloe is hands down the best soother of those nasty sunburns.  It's packed with amino acids and has anti-inflammatory effects that can tame the redness.  Pick up a plant at the local nursery and break off a piece if a sunburn strikes.  Of course you could always just pick up a bottle of 95-100% aloe vera gel and that would do the trick too! 

What's worse than a summer cold?  Try using eucalyptus to break up the congestions that comes along with a summer cold.  Fill a bowl with steamy hot water and add one drop of eucalyptus essential oil.  If you have a eucalyptus tree, you could always just pick some leaves, crush them in your hand and add them to the water.  Cover your head with at towel and breath deeply (keeping your eyes closed) for 1 minute.

Picnic Relief

Did you have one too many bites of potato salad at the family picnic.  Calm your belly troubles with a cup of chamomile tea, or by chewing on fennel seeds.  Both aide in digestion and help dispel gas from the stomach. 

Travel Safe

Eating your way across the globe this summer?  Avoid food borne illness by getting your daily fill of garlic (from food or supplements) and probiotics (from yogurt).  Garlic provides antibacterial action while probiotics build up your guts beneficial bugs to counter harmful bacteria.  If you do end up with a sour tummy, try an activated charcoal supplement.  It'll help absorb the toxins.