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The Rest of My First Aid Kit

I carry a small pill bottle with natural source vitamin E and natural source vitamin A (or A+D) on me at all times. Vitamin E squeezed directly from the capsule is my first aid for wounds and burns. It will relieve pain in a few minutes, turn a sunburn into a tan overnight, and prevent scarring. It is obviously more convenient than clay, which is difficult to keep wet on a large area. And both of these remedies are far more effective than aloe Vera, which needs to be applied repeatedly. Natural source vitamin A squeezed directly from the capsule will prevent or heal an infection or poisoning. It will cure the pain and swelling and any other reaction from insect bites or from poisonous plants in a few minutes with just one application. I use vitamin A+D capsules from fish liver oil because they are less expensive than the extracted vitamin A alone and they are just as effective. To cover a small area, vitamin E or A can be squeezed onto the pad of a band-aid and applied to the skin. Garlic is my number one first aid for asthma attacks and I carry a couple of raw cloves in several pockets. I have tried every kind of commercially prepared garlic remedy on the market and have not found one which had any effect on breathing problems. A crushed garlic clove swallowed with a glass of water will relieve an asthma attack in 10 minutes and several years of repeated use have not diminished the effect. If taken at the first sign of a cold, garlic has averted a cold most of the time; and taken regularly, garlic can work as a preventive measure. If swallowed without it touching the teeth or remaining in the mouth, the tell-tale aroma is eliminated. A fresh piece of ginger root can be found in every one of my pockets. It is a great breath freshener and helps to relieve nausea. Just a smidgen is sufficient. More than that burns the mouth. I drink neither coffee nor black tea and when offered a hot drink, I just ask for hot water. If I have no other herbs on me, I simply cut my ginger root into the hot water. It tastes great and aids digestion.

What is Missing from My First Aid Kit?

You are probably wondering why there is no antiseptic liquid and no
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