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Treating that dry skin naturally

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...

How to speed wound healing & reduce scarring

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...

How to treat bug bites and stings naturally

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...
Don’t go camping without these!

Don’t go camping without these!

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,...

The manuka approach to treating cracked heels

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...
Natural ways to repel mosquitoes, without the use of strong toxic chemicals

Natural ways to repel mosquitoes, without the use of strong toxic chemicals

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...
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