The store will be CLOSED June 11-16 for vacation, be sure to get what you need before I leave.

Are you busy planning your vacation? Many of us missed one last year, so we are excited to get going this year. What do you need to take with you to stay healthy and be prepared for travel emergencies? Are you ready for sunburn, constipation, sore muscles from travel, allergies, interrupted sleep cycles, headaches, bug bites, or wounds? Here are some of the things that I won’t leave home without.

Aloe vera gel – This is great help for sunburn, so cool and soothing! You can put it into the refrigerator at the hotel, for an even more cooling effect. It is also good to use on bug bites, poison ivy, or heat rashes too. I like to add a few drops of lavender oil to it for even better relief.

Silver gel – This is my choice for preventing infection. I have used this on wounds, cuts, scrapes, rashes, bites, ingrown toenails, or blisters. On vacation you do a lot of walking, so sometimes what might have been a minor irritation becomes a major problem. Be prepared! Throw in a few bandaids too.

Curamed Acute Pain Relief – This is a new product which I use often and have come to love! I have taken it for hip pain, knee pain, back pain, toe pain, sore muscles, or a headache. No one has fun if they are hurting, so be prepared for aches, pains, and inflammation. I use this instead of common NSAIDS that have negative side effects.

Deep Blue Rub – This is a wonderful lotion containing a blend of essential oils. I use it on my hip, back, or neck and it is great for sore muscles. Whether you have done too much hiking or stairs, ridden too long in the car, or slept on a lumpy mattress, this rub can bring relief!

LBS-II or Lower Bowel Stimulator – This is a laxative formula, which works by stimulating the bowel muscles to move. When we travel, we try new foods, eat lots of junk food, and overall just eat too much. It is all part of the fun, until you feel miserable! So take two capsules of LBS before bed to keep yourself regular while you travel. This comes in liquid for children also, keep everybody happy.

Crystallized Ginger – This is perfect for anyone prone to carsickness. I always carried some in my purse, when my children were little and we took a car trip. Ginger helps with nausea, gas, or cramps.

SinuCare – This is an amazing product to help clear those sinuses! Eucalyptus oil in a softgel to take internally. I always am stuffy after a night in a hotel. Whether it is the air conditioning, enclosed space, or strange bedding, I don’t know. But I will wake up uncomfortable. SinuCare works for me within about 20 minutes.

AnxioCalm – This product is amazing for anxiety! Whether you are fretting about missing the plane, traffic in a strange city, or just the crazy noise level of the kids in the car, you could use a little help. I take two tablets and let them dissolve under my tongue, relief in 10 minutes. It is that simple. AnxioCalm will also help you to relax and sleep, which is always harder in a strange place or new bed.

These are the things that I won’t leave home without! As you pack for your vacation, make sure you plan for healthy relief and support. Have a great trip!