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Poison Ivy and Oak Prevention |
Are you one of those people who is
afraid to cut grass or go out in the
springtime in fear of coming in contact
with Poison Ivy or Poison Oak?
The annoying and often painful rash is
an allergic reaction to the oil in the
plants. Poison Ivy itself is not
contagious, but the oil is long lasting
and can be transferred from objects,
clothing or skin which have come in
contact with it. Some people, who are
very sensitive, do not even need to have
direct contact with the oil to have
symptoms. Burning the plants can also
make the oil airborne, which may affect
skin and lungs. The oil from a poison
ivy plant can stay on a surface for 5
years.
If you think you have come in contact
with Poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac, you
should wash thoroughly with soap and
water. It may be a good idea to remove
any clothing immediately and wash them,
so that no one else comes in contact
with the oil on the material.
If you already know that you are
sensitive to Poison Ivy or Oak you
should use some preventive measures to
avoid exposure, like wearing gloves and
long sleeves when doing yard work or
walking in wooded areas. Something else
you should consider is building your
immune system up so that your body is
not as sensitive to outside stimuli. We
have a couple of products which can
assist you in this.
Homeopathic products, which have been
used for centuries, are one way to help
build up your tolerance of specific
substances. We have a homeopathic, which
can be used for prevention as well as
treatment in the case of a reaction. If
used as directed, the homeopathic could
prevent a reaction completely, or reduce
the duration and/or symptoms in the case
of extreme exposure. If you are
interested in finding out more about
this product, stop by our office.
Nutritional products can also be
beneficial in preventing allergic
reactions. D-Hist, which is commonly
used for sinus irritation and allergies,
is also very beneficial in the
prevention of allergic reactions,
because it helps the body "toughen up"
and not be as sensitive.
Stop by our office or give us a
call. Preventing poison ivy is a
whole lot easier than dealing with
it once it has affected you. BUT if
you do manage to get that rash...
come see us and we help you shorten
the duration of your symptoms.
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Sincerely,
Kessinger Health and Wellness
Diagnostic Centre
Virginia, Amanda, Lucy, Lis, Annette, Vanessa,
Manon &
Jack Kessinger, DC, ND, DABCI
Jay Kessinger, DC, ND, DABCI,
Registered DAN Doctor
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