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In regards to recent events at our memorial day BBQ, I wanted to write a quick post about how I treat bee/wasp stings naturally.
The best thing you can do to prevent yourself from getting stung is to keep calm. Or, if you are like me and you just cannot do that, you run the other way.
Please, never hit or try to kill the insect, especially if it is a honey bee. Honey bees play an important role in Pollination. "Losing them could affect not only dietary staples such as apples, broccoli, strawberries, nuts, asparagus, blueberries and cucumbers, but may threaten our beef and dairy industries if alfalfa is not available for feed." (from "The importance of honey bees" by Mother Nature Network)
Sometimes however, we get stung despite our best efforts not to. The following is an easy and effective way to treat the sting while it's still "fresh":
Cut an onion in half and apply to the effected area, applying soft pressure while massaging the onion juice into the skin for at least 10 minutes. After that, put an ice pack or anything cool - a cold water bottle will do - on the area where you have been stung.
It takes away the pain within minutes and prevents swelling. Works for me every time!
How it works:
"According to Eric Block, PhD, an expert in onion chemistry, there are enzymes in fresh-cut onion that help break down the compounds in a sting that cause inflammation." (from "Sliced onions for wasp stings" on People's Pharmacy)
What are your "go-to" remedies when it comes to bee/wasp stings?
The best thing you can do to prevent yourself from getting stung is to keep calm. Or, if you are like me and you just cannot do that, you run the other way.
Please, never hit or try to kill the insect, especially if it is a honey bee. Honey bees play an important role in Pollination. "Losing them could affect not only dietary staples such as apples, broccoli, strawberries, nuts, asparagus, blueberries and cucumbers, but may threaten our beef and dairy industries if alfalfa is not available for feed." (from "The importance of honey bees" by Mother Nature Network)
Sometimes however, we get stung despite our best efforts not to. The following is an easy and effective way to treat the sting while it's still "fresh":
Cut an onion in half and apply to the effected area, applying soft pressure while massaging the onion juice into the skin for at least 10 minutes. After that, put an ice pack or anything cool - a cold water bottle will do - on the area where you have been stung.
It takes away the pain within minutes and prevents swelling. Works for me every time!
How it works:
"According to Eric Block, PhD, an expert in onion chemistry, there are enzymes in fresh-cut onion that help break down the compounds in a sting that cause inflammation." (from "Sliced onions for wasp stings" on People's Pharmacy)
What are your "go-to" remedies when it comes to bee/wasp stings?