by ManukaHealing | Oct 23, 2018 | Dry skin, Home First Aid, Manuka ointments, Skin
Dry skin is a very common condition. Sometimes known as atopic dermatitis, it’s an inflammation of the skin that causes itchiness and an unsightly red rash. Blisters, itching, and swelling can occur, with varying levels of intensity. Causes of dry skin include...
by ManukaHealing | Oct 18, 2018 | Home First Aid, Manuka ointments
We all have scars, and many of them might have been avoided if the wound had been treated properly. Medical advice of old has been to let wounds dry out. However, research now shows that wounds heal faster and with less scarring when kept moist[1]. Keeping a wound...
by ManukaHealing | Oct 17, 2018 | Home First Aid, Manuka ointments
Manuka oil has long been used to treat skin infections. But did you know that it’s also a great way to treat insect bites and stings? It’s especially effective when combined with other skin-friendly ingredients, such as turmeric oil, which helps to reduce...
by ManukaHealing | Oct 16, 2018 | Home First Aid, Manuka ointments
A camping holiday is as Kiwi as jandals, beach cricket and bbq sausages wrapped in bread. Whether it’s by a beach, lake or river, or in a paddock in the middle of nowhere, it’s a cheap way to get into the great outdoors. But what do you do about the itches, blisters,...
by ManukaHealing | Oct 8, 2018 | Feet, Manuka ointments
Cracked heels are more than a beauty problem. They can be painful and there’s a risk of bacteria entering the body through the cracks. Anyone can get cracked heels, which are sometimes called heel fissures. Cracks can form as a result of dry skin, atopic dermatitis...
by ManukaHealing | Sep 26, 2018 | Home First Aid, Manuka ointments
For centuries, indigenous groups have used plant-based methods of deterring mosquitoes. The Māori used manuka, Indians used neem leaves and Chinese traditional medicine espouses the use of lemon eucalyptus. All these plants have naturally-occurring chemicals to...
