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Holidays & Travel

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It is always difficult to know exactly what to take away with you when travelling and, in terms of health care products, the choice really depends on where you are travelling and the kind of activities you will be doing. The needs of someone taking an organised tour round Scandinavia are going to be very different from those of someone going to work on a volunteer wildlife survey in Borneo. For this reason we recommend you speak to one of our staff about your requirements. Follow the link above for more information on staying healthy when travelling. A basic travel first aid kit needs to incorporate several fundamental treatments: antiseptic measures, treatments for stomach upsets, insect control, and sun care. Our Strong Anti-septic Spray has been specifically developed to deal with a wide range of bacterial and fungal infections. Drawing Cream can be invaluable for bringing boils or splinters to the surface. Echinacea has direct anti-inflammatory and anti-septic properties when used topically or taken as a gargle. Internally it is a wonderful immune stimulant of course and as such can be used to fight any kind of infection. Wormwood Capsules contain powerful herbs for dealing with stomach bugs of all kinds, even being effective against various forms of dysentery. For stomach upsets Biokult is the best pro-biotic formula we have come across and, as it doesn't require refrigeration (even after opening), it makes an ideal addition to the traveller's first aid kit. One of the secrets of avoiding insect-bourne disease is to avoid being bitten! To this end: take Feverfew internally as an insect repellent and, in especially bug-infested places, apply Neem Insect Spray topically. We've had clients use these with great success in India, the Amazon and the Scottish Highlands, all places infamous for voracious bugs! If you do get bitten then our Bite Mix will help reduce the swelling and itching, but do be sure to use our Strong Anti-septic Spray too for preventing infection. For travellers to the world's Malarial zones Oriental Wormwood is the herb the pharmaceutical companies are using as the launch pad for the next generation of drug treatments for Malaria. We say, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it!" - Oriental Wormwood works brilliantly exactly as it is! We've even used it with success to treat patients who have come to us having already contracted the disease. For more on sun care see the appropriate section, but be sure to take adequate protection with you when you travel. Take good quality sun blocks, such as Dr Hauschka Factor 22 Sun Cream and their Sun Block Stick and After Sun. Hambly's own After Sun Gel is a herbal medicine especially formulated from Aloe, Lavender and anti-oxidant oils to minimise the effects of sun exposure. Additional first aid items to consider for your travel kit include: Arnica Cream, Citricidal, Healing Cream, and Lavender and Clove Essential oils.