Poison Oak, Ivy, Sumac

Well, it’s that time of the year. It’s out. It’s full blown. People who suffer with it, can really suffer. Like most allergic issues, always consult your HCP, especially if breathing issues due to swelling near the face is a concern. There are several topics to choose, I will start with the antidote which is JEWELWEED. In the wild it grows near or close to these three plants. That is how nature is; where there is a poison plant, the antidote can be found close to it. Jewelweed is beautiful and many soaps, creams, salves, and topical solutions can be found to purchase. The oil of the oak/ivy/sumac, urushiol, is the irritant. Some claim they can look at these plants and get a reaction. Drying up the rash is key to stopping the irritant. Washing bed covers daily is recommended. Keep weeping rashes covered so the liquid doesn’t spread. Washing animals, keeping their hair cut, and treating them is recommended. I am not one to “react” to these plants but I’ve had great success using Safflower (not the oil), taking 2 every 2 hours typically has the rashes clear and dry within 2-3 days. Apple cider vinegar baths can help with the weeping and itching. The long-term correction is cleaning the blood of Candida/yeast. Candida is a fungus that causes allergy reactions in every form we know. It is very important to grasp the understanding that what we eat is what we create. Candida causes inflammation and many symptoms occur because the blood is not well. Follow along in my blogs for more information on this topic.