Holistic holiday first aid kit – part 1

I am off to Japan soon which inspired this blog article.  So I wanted to share with you some ideas about a holiday first aid kit.

The first thing I pack is rescue remedy which relieves stress and anxiety – I basically pack this in case flights get cancelled, luggage gets lost etc.

The next thing I pack is Traumeel, in case I get a soft tissue injury i.e. sprain or strain.

Traumeel is a homeopathic combination preparation that reduces inflammation, swelling, and oozing. The pharmacology involved is not yet understood. Studies suggest the drug modifies the action of neutrophils and the release of inflammatory mediators. Injected locally, its analgesic effect is comparable to steroids but without the risks of tendon rupture or skin depigmentation.   I personally take tablets or use a cream because I am whimp who doesn’t like the idea of injecting herself.  Plus I don’t think its very practical to try and take an injection kit through an airport!

Traumeel has been available for eighty years and is suitable for frequent use, with the only contraindication being adverse allergic reaction. Among elite athletes its use is common and anecdotally it attracts very favorable reports. There is data to suggest comparable efficacy of both topical and injected Traumeel when compared with  Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy, with fewer side effects and greater patient satisfaction.

References

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3085232/

Schneider, C, Klein, P et al (2005) ‘A homeopathic ointment preparation compared with 1% diclofenac gel for acute symptomatic treatment of tendinopathy’. Explore(NY); Nov;1(6):446-52.

Birnesser, H et al (2004) ‘The homeopathic preparation Traumeel S compared with NSAIDS for symptomatic treatment of epicondylitis’. Journal of Musculoskeletal Research, Vol. 8, Nos. 2 & 3 119 -128.

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