{"id":9418,"date":"2025-09-08T15:01:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T19:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=9418"},"modified":"2025-09-08T15:01:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T19:01:30","slug":"preparing-your-medicine-chest-for-cold-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/08\/preparing-your-medicine-chest-for-cold-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing Your Medicine Chest for Cold Weather"},"content":{"rendered":"<header><\/header>\n<section class=\"entry\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-168676\" title=\"Preparing Your Medicine Chest for Cold Weather\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20140813175539im_\/http:\/\/www.natural-holistic-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/cold-weather-medicine-chest-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"Preparing Your Medicine Chest for Cold Weather\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" \/>Cold weather brings with it a new assortment of maladies and potential ailments.Preparing your medicine chest ahead of time prevents emergency runs to the drug store.<\/p>\n<p>Use the following tips and ideas to help get ready for whatever comes your way this winter.<\/p>\n<h3>Cold and Flu Medicines<\/h3>\n<p>Winter usually means it\u2019s cold and flu season. Whether you get a flu shot or not, it\u2019s good to be prepared for a multitude of cold symptoms. Instead of purchasing a one-pill-does-it-all type of solution, aim to buy or make products that treat one symptom.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you don\u2019t need to take cold medicine if you only have a stuffy nose. Cold medicine usually contains cough medicine, fever reducers and even antihistamines. All you really need for a stuffy nose is a decongestant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consider purchasing the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Decongestant \u2013\u00a0(We recommend\u00a0<a href=\"\/recommends\/InstaClear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">InstaClear<\/a>\u00a0Sinus Relief or\u00a0<a href=\"\/recommends\/CongestoKPillowSpritzer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Congesto-K Pillow Spritzer<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Fever reducer \u2013\u00a0(aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprophen)<\/li>\n<li>Antihistamines \u2013\u00a0(We recommend\u00a0<a href=\"\/recommends\/SOSHistaDrops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SOS HistaDrops<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Cough medicine \u2013\u00a0(We recommend\u00a0<a href=\"\/recommends\/MucusClear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mucus-Clear<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, there are some natural remedies that can help alleviate symptoms \u2013 including a vaporizer or humidifier and petroleum jelly for raw, irritated noses. Eucalyptus oil and camphor oil in your vaporizer can also help clear stuffy noses.\u00a0(You can find these oils at\u00a0<a href=\"\/recommends\/StarWestBotanicals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">StarWest Botanicals<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Honey and loquat syrup are also good natural cough suppressants. And don\u2019t forget to stock up on facial tissues!<\/p>\n<h3>Stomach Distress<\/h3>\n<p>In most cases a simple antacid can do the trick for stomach issues. However, if you have the stomach flu or food poisoning then Bismuth subsalicylate, the ingredient found in Kaopectate, can help.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/recommends\/ActivatedCharcoal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Activated charcoal<\/a>\u00a0is also a natural remedy that works for upset stomachs and food poisoning in particular. It\u2019s good to have on hand. Loperamide, the ingredient in Imodium, helps with diarrhea and a natural laxative is good on hand if anyone is constipated.\u00a0(Learn more about the\u00a0<a title=\"Benefits of Activated Charcoal\" href=\"\/the-benefits-of-activated-charcoal\/\">benefits of activated charcoal here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<h3>First Aid<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, it\u2019s always a good idea to have a fully stocked first aid kit in your medicine cabinet. Bumps, bruises, and injuries happen year round and during the winter you may not want to run out to the pharmacy to grab something, especially if the roads are bad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A well-stocked first aid kit will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Antibacterial creams \u2013\u00a0(You can easily make your own by using\u00a0<a title=\"Natural Anti-Bacterial Herbs\" href=\"\/natural-anti-bacterial-herbs\/\">antibacterial herbs<\/a>\u00a0and oils)<\/li>\n<li>Antiseptic \u2013\u00a0(here\u2019s a great recipe for a\u00a0<a title=\"Natural Antiseptic for First-Aid\" href=\"\/natural-antiseptic-for-first-aid\/\">natural antiseptic for first-aid)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Bandages in a variety of sizes<\/li>\n<li>Tweezers<\/li>\n<li>Wraps, gauze, and pads<\/li>\n<li>Anti-itch creams \u2013\u00a0(<a href=\"\/recommends\/ItchDr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Itch Dr<\/a>\u00a0is also good to have on hand)<\/li>\n<li>Anti-fungal creams and powders \u2013\u00a0(Here\u2019s recipes for:\u00a0<a title=\"Anti-Fungal Salve\" href=\"\/anti-fungal-salve\/\">Anti-Fungal Salve<\/a>\u00a0and an\u00a0<a title=\"Anti-Fungal Blend\" href=\"\/anti-fungal-blend\/\">Anti-Fungal Blend<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 and here is a listing of\u00a0<a title=\"Anti-Fungal Essential Oils\" href=\"\/anti-fungal-essential-oils\/\">anti-fungal oils<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Muscle ache creams \u2013\u00a0(arnica is a natural treatment for sprains, strains, and bruises and\u00a0<a href=\"\/recommends\/RealHeal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">RealHeal<\/a>\u00a0Massage Oil is an amazing essential oil blend to help relieve muscle and joint pain. And, here is a great diy recipe for\u00a0<a title=\"Ease Stress and Muscle Pain\" href=\"\/ease-stress-and-muscle-pain\/\">muscle aches and pains<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Epsom salts<\/li>\n<li>Thermometer<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Red Cross recommends checking your first aid kit on a regular basis. Once you\u2019ve stocked it for the winter, consider placing a notice on your calendar to check it again in the spring. You just can never tell what the winter months have in store for you and your family.<\/p>\n<p>By preparing your medicine chest in advance for the possibilities, it means you can get a head start treating any illness or emergency.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Natural Products:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/recommends\/ThroatandTonsilDr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Throat and Tonsil Dr<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Homeopathic remedy to relieve symptoms of sore throats and inflamed tonsils<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/recommends\/ComfiCoff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ComfiCoff<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Natural cough syrup for children relieves throat and chest irritation plus helps clear congestion and phlegm<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/recommends\/ImmunityPlus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ImmunityPlus<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Natural immune system booster to strengthen immune system health and protect the body against viral and bacterial infections<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/recommends\/MucusClear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mucus-Clear<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Homeopathic remedy reduces phlegm and thick mucus plus relieves throat congestion<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/recommends\/InstaClear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">InstaClear Sinus Relief<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Herbal remedy instantly clears sinus congestion<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20140813175539\/http:\/\/www.natural-holistic-health.com\/recommends\/BaniFlu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BanFlu<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Homeopathic remedy and flu vaccine alternative for all ages protects against the flu virus and germs<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/recommends\/FluGo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FluGo<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Homeopathic remedy to relieve influenza (flu) and cold symptoms such as cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat &amp; fatigue<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/recommends\/VirusBlaster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Virus Blaster<\/a> \u2013 Natural remedy fights harmful viruses<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>Read More of This Article Here:\u00a0<a href=\"\/preparing-medicine-chest-cold-weather\/\">http:\/\/www.natural-holistic-health.com\/preparing-medicine-chest-cold-weather\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cold weather brings with it a new assortment of maladies and potential ailments.Preparing your medicine chest ahead of time prevents emergency runs to the drug store. Use the following tips and ideas to help get ready for whatever comes your way this winter. Cold and Flu Medicines Winter usually means it\u2019s cold and flu season. 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