Cruelty Free & Natural First Aid
First and foremost, I’m not a doctor. I can’t guarantee these things will work for you. But they have, and will work for some. I believe in science. I am amazed by medical break throughs, and I utilize and count on these advancements when needed. However, I also believe that we reach for man-made substances too frequently and with complete disregard of the side effects, the extra and unnecessary ingredients, the environment, or the animals these substances were tested on. I believe that most people would rather reach for a plant than a pill, if they knew it could help them. So let’s talk about it!

Insomnia

  • Melatonin Easy to find in supplement form. Not recommended for children.
  • Lavender Can be used as a body oil or “pillow spray”.
  • Night Time Teas Usually contain chamomile, lavender, and mint.
  • Marijuana If legal in your state or available through prescription.

Anxiety/Depression

  • Exercise
  • Vitamin D Spend time in the sunshine. Also available in supplements. Make sure any supplements are cruelty free.
  • Diet Changes They say your gut is your brain. Try eliminating processed foods, animal products, gluten, sugar, etc.
  • Marijuana If legal in your state or available through prescription.

Arthritis/Muscle Aches

  • Massage Therapy
  • Garlic Can be made into oil, rubs, or just added into your daily diet.
  • Turmeric Add to milks, smoothies, also available in supplement form.
  • Bananas Add to your daily diet for more B6.
  • Marijuana If legal in your state or available through prescription.

Menstrual Cramps

  • Vitamin D Spend time in the sunshine. Also available in supplements. Make sure any supplements are cruelty free.
  • Heat Use hot water bottles or take a warm bath.
  • Blackstrap Molasses Packed full of vitamins that help relax the uterine wall and prevent blood clots. Add to smoothies or milks.
  • Marijuana If legal in your state or available through prescription.

Cold & Sinus

  • Neti Pots Available at most drug stores. Make your own salt water rinse by adding salt and/or baking soda to water.
  • Inhaling Steam by taking a hot shower, placing your face over a pot of boiling water or bowl of hot water. Be careful not to get too close. You can also add tea tree or eucalyptus oil to the water.
  • Warm Drinks such as broth or tea.
  • Eucalyptus Oil Rub on chest, temples, etc.

Sore Throat

  • Make a Homemade Cough Syrup with lemon, ginger, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar, etc. Many recipes online. Note: Honey is not vegan.
  • Gargling with warm baking soda or salt water.

Nausea/Morning Sickness

  • Ginger Add to smoothies, teas, etc.
  • Peppermint Oil Rub on chest, temples, etc.
  • Bananas To keep blood sugars stable and settle the stomach.
  • Cool Wet Cloths To lay across forehead.

Hives/Eczema

  • Oatmeal Add to your bath or make a paste to rub directly on the area.
  • Aloe Vera Gel Break off a piece of your plant, also available at the drug store.
  • Tea Tree Oil Cooling on the skin and has anti inflammatory properties.
  • Coconut Oil Rub on the area to hydrate and sooth.
  • Breast Milk If you happen to be lactating, or have a friend that is, apply to area.
  • Eliminate Dairy To help with chronic eczema.

Burns

  • Cold Water Directly after you are burned. For sunburn use cool, wet clothes on the area.
  • Aloe Vera Gel Break off a piece of your plant, also available at the drug store.

Headache/Migraine

  • Cool Wet Cloths To lay across forehead.
  • Acupressure
  • Water Make sure you are properly hydrated.
  • Diet For chronic migraines and headaches, try eliminating animal products, sugar, gluten, etc.
  • Marijuana If legal in your state or available through prescription.

Cold Sore

  • Ice or Cold Compresses
  • Lavender oil
  • Baking soda or Salt These will dry out the sore.

Canker Sore

  • Gargling with warm salt or baking soda water
  • Coconut Oil

Constipation

  • High Fibre Foods Prunes, Figs, Oranges, Pears, Peaches, Pears, Chia Seeds, Etc.
  • Avoid White rice, white breads, apples or apple sauce, and other foods that harden stools.
  • Aloe Vera Juice
  • Exercise

Upset Stomach/Diarrhea

  • BRAT Diet Bananas, Rice, Apples, Toast
  • Ginger Add to teas and smoothies.
  • Baking Soda Add a teaspoon to a glass of water.

Heartburn

  • Baking Soda Add a teaspoon to a glass of water.
  • Acid A spoonful of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.

Pink Eye

  • Breast Milk If you happen to be lactating, or know a friend that is, add a few drops to your eye.
  • Cold and Hot Compresses
  • Lavender Oil

Styes

  • Teabags Pour boiling water over a tea bag and when cool enough, apply.
  • Cold and Hot Compresses
  • Turmeric Ingest turmeric mixed with milk or water.
  • Garlic Juice Apply to infected area.

Post Partum Healing

  • Frozen Pads
  • Witch hazel
  • Aloe Vera Gel
  • Epsom Salt Add to baths.

Tooth Ache

  • Garlic Chew on whole cloves or make into paste and apply.
  • Cloves To chew.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar

Disinfecting

  • Coconut Oil
  • Lavender Oil
  • Water, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Salt Add this mixture to minor scrapes and cuts.