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What are different home remedies for poison ivy – a summer problem? Part 2

POISON IVY INFORMATION
- All articles of clothing that come in contact with poison ivy should be washed with soap and hot water.
- This is done to remove the poison ivy oil.
- Clothing that is in contact with poison ivy should not come in contact with the skin.
- The oil can be transferred from clothing to skin.
- Wash items immediately in a separate load.
- Use a degreaser in your wash like vinegar or Simple Green.
- Never burn poison ivy as the urushiol can become airborne.
- The smoke can get into your eyes or even your lungs.
- If your rash is dripping and oozing, go to physician immediately.
- It is most likely infected.
- It needs to be treated with antibiotics.
- Poison Ivy is not contagious.
- But it can be passed from person to person by transfer of the oil.
- You can also spread it to different parts of your own body by touching and scratching.
- Use a cotton ball to dab or rub only on affected areas to reduce spreading.
- Learn to identify poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac.

POISON IVY HOME REMEDIES

9.ACTIVATED CHARCOAL POULTICE
- Charcoal has great absorbing qualities.
- It makes a great home remedy for any kind of contact dermatitis.
How to make a charcoal poultice:
- Mix powdered charcoal (1 to 2 Tbs.) with a little water to form a wet paste.
- It should be moist but not crumbly or drippy.
- You can combine the charcoal with some corn starch to thicken it if desired.
- Spread the paste on one half of a folded paper towel, loosely woven cloth, or piece of gauze cut.
- It should fit the area to be treated.
- When ready, the cloth should be moist.
- It should be thoroughly saturated with the paste.
- Then cover the paste by folding over the other half of the paper towel or cloth.
- Next place the charcoal poultice on the affected body part.
- Make sure it completely covers the area.
- Cover the poultice with plastic (plastic food wrap works fine) cut to overlap the poultice by an inch on every side.
- This will keep it from drying out.
- If the charcoal dries out, it will not be able to absorb.
- Finish off by bandaging or taping the poultice securely in place.
- Leave it on for several hours.

10.USE OF BANANA
- Rub the inner side of a banana peel on the rash.
- This will help you to relieve itching.
- Place the infected area under running water.
- This will wash away histamines which cause itching of skin.

11. USE OF OATS
- Pour 3 cups of oats into warm water and soak the infected area into it.
- Simultaneously rub the affected area. Doing this will relieve you of itching.

12. USE OF ALOE VERA JUICE
- Apply aloe Vera juice over the affected area, this will cool and provide instant relief.

13. OTHER REMEDIES
- Vitamin C taken daily with bioflavonoids will prevent infection.
- It will stop rapid spreading of the rash and heal inflammation.
- Calcium and Beta-carotene helps to boost the immune system and speeds up healing.
- Victim must take zinc as it helps to repair damaged skin tissues.
- Take goldenseal, a root that is native to North America which has been used for centuries in herbal medicine.

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What are different home remedies for poison ivy – a summer problem? Part 1

POISON IVY IDENTIFICATION
- Poison ivy can grow as a vine.
- It can also grow as a single plant or in large clumps.
- It turns into a beautiful orange/red in the fall.
- It has white berries throughout the winter.

POISON IVY INFORMATION
- All articles of clothing that come in contact with poison ivy should be washed with soap and hot water.
- This is done to remove the poison ivy oil.
- Clothing that is in contact with poison ivy should not come in contact with the skin.
- The oil can be transferred from clothing to skin.
- Wash items immediately in a separate load.
- Use a degreaser in your wash like vinegar or Simple Green.
- Never burn poison ivy as the urushiol can become airborne.
- The smoke can get into your eyes or even your lungs.
- If your rash is dripping and oozing, go to physician immediately.
- It is most likely infected.
- It needs to be treated with antibiotics.
- Poison Ivy is not contagious.
- But it can be passed from person to person by transfer of the oil.
- You can also spread it to different parts of your own body by touching and scratching.
- Use a cotton ball to dab or rub only on affected areas to reduce spreading.
- Learn to identify poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac.

POISON IVY HOME REMEDIES

1. SALT FOR POISON IVY
- Use plain table salt along with warm water to carefully scrub the affected area.
- Rinse with hot water later.

2. VINEGAR FOR POISON IVY
- Wash well with vinegar and rinse with hot water.
- Let it dry and then dab vinegar on area with cotton ball.
- Let it get dry.
- Repeat often.

3. VODKA FOR POISON IVY
- Wash well with vodka and rinse with hot water.
- Let it dry and then dab vodka on area with cotton ball.
- Let it get dry.
- Repeat often.

4. BLEACH FOR POISON IVY
- Wash well with bleach and rinse with hot water.
- Let it dry and then dab bleach on area with cotton ball.
- Let it get dry.
- Repeat often.

5. JEWELWEED FOR POISON IVY
- Jewelweed is also known as Touch-Me-Not, latin name – Impatiens biflora
- This is the ultimate of all the poison ivy home remedies.
- Simply crush the leaves of Jewelweed.
- Apply to affected parts of your skin.
- The leaves and the juice from the stem of Jewelweed are used as a treatment for poison ivy, oak and rashes.
- It is also useful for many other types of skin irritations Poultices and salves from Jewelweed are a folk remedy for:
- Bruises
- Burns
- Cuts
- Eczema
- Insect bites
- Sores
- Sprains
- Warts
- Ringworm

6. PLANTAIN FOR POISON IVY
- It is found in yards.
- This works for any type of itch relief.
- Use the crushed leaves just as you would have used jewelweed.
- This plant is a great remedy for mosquito and spider bites too.

7. OIL OF OREGANO
- Oil of Oregano can dissolve the resin.
- It allows it to be washed off.
- It also stops the inflammation, swelling and the itch.
- This also helps to prevent it from spreading.

8. OSHA ROOT TINCTURE
- This is available at health food stores.
- Dab on the affected area and let it dry.

What are different home remedies for fried hair – a summer problem? – Part 2

Introduction
- A human head, has an average of 150,000 hair follicles.
- They need to be taken care of regularly.
- They should be subjected to as little chemicals as possible.

Causes of Dry Damaged Hair
- Hair colors.
- Hair dyes.
- Hair extensions.
- Treating hair to excessive heat while straightening, blow drying, re-bonding and perming.
- Certain hairstyles like tight braids.

The signs of damaged hair are hair ends that are:
- Dry
- Brittle
- Split
- Frizzy

Hair can develop a dry texture due to the use of:
- Chlorine water while washing hair
- Excessive use of hair care products
- Pollution
- Chemical treatments

It can also develop dryness due to:
- Lack of regular oiling.
- Regular shampooing and conditioning.

Dry and damaged hair can lead to many other hair related problems like dandruff, hair loss, etc.

Home Remedies for Damaged Hair

1. Mayonnaise
- Heat some mayonnaise until it turns into a white, oily and sticky mixture.
- Apply it to dry, unwashed hair and leave it on for 15 minutes.
- Then, rinse thoroughly with a mild shampoo.
- In case of extremely damaged hair, smear mayonnaise onto your hair.
- Leave it overnight and wash the next day with a mild shampoo.

2. Avocado
- Avocado is very effective in the repair and restoration of damaged hair.
- Apply a mixture of an overripe banana, few avocados and a few drops of olive oil.
- Leave it on for around 20 minutes.
- Rinse with lukewarm water.
- Repeat the procedure as often as possible.

3. Henna
- Henna packs are another excellent dry damaged hair remedies.
- To make a henna pack, simply mix henna powder with water and let it sit overnight.
- In the morning add a spoon of plain yogurt, one egg and few drops of lavender essential oil.
- Mix well, and apply it on the hair.
- Let this pack sit for 2-3 hours and then wash your hair completely.

4. Coconut oil
- To make your hair replenished put a little bit of coconut oil in your hair.
- This procedure makes your hair like new, and puts all the nourishing elements back in your hair.
- You leave the oil in your hair overnight
- Put either a hair cap on or cover your hair with a towel.
- This will avoid getting oil stains on your bed while sleeping.
- When you wake up you will want to wash it out with shampoo and conditioner.

To Prevent Dry Damaged Hair
- Adequate hair care is the key to preventing dry damaged hair.
- Oil, shampoo and condition your hair regularly, but not on a daily basis.
- Use a mild shampoo and conditioner.
- Get timely haircuts to prevent brittle hair and split ends.
- Avoid the regular use of hair colors, hair styling appliances, chemical hair treatments and hair products.
- Protect your hair from dust, pollution and direct sunlight.
- Consume a nutritious and balanced diet.
- Consider eating healthier.
- Eat a lot of fruits, veggies, drink plenty of water and eat lean protein too.