insideKENT Magazine Issue 40 - July 2015 | Page 81

HEALTH+WELLNESS

the essential
holiday first aid kit
Ideally, holiday time should be about carefree fun and making memories, not worrying about what
biting bugs and infectious illnesses you might come across. By preparing your essential holiday first
aid kit before you travel – and doing some research on your destination to find out what you might
need to bring with you in addition to the basics – you can sit back and relax, safe in the knowledge
that, should anything untoward happen, you’ve got exactly what is needed to fix it right up.
Ensuring you have a fully stocked first aid kit with you when you are away from home can make
all the different if and when an accident happens. Keep it with you on day trips or in your hotel
room and enjoy a worry-free break away. BY LISAMARIE LAMB
SO WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED? HERE IS A LIST OF THE ESSENTIALS.

Insect Repellent

Travel Sickness Remedies
Travel sickness – also known as motion sickness – can stop the fun almost
before it’s started; not only will getting to your destination be made
uncomfortable, but exploring once you get there will be difficult too.
Kwells contain hyoscine hydrobromide which works on the balance systems
of the inner ear and the ‘vomit centre’ of the brain to stop feelings of nausea
and dizziness.
It’s just £3.19 for 12 tablets, and they are available at
www.lloydspharmacy.com.
Alternatively, ginger is a great natural way to combat that nauseous feeling
associated with travel sickness. Try it raw, in a smoothie, as a tea, or even
nibble a ginger biscuit (which is also easiest to keep in your first aid kit).
Don’t like ginger but not keen on medication either? Why not try acupressure
bands? These stretchy bands apply pressure to a specific part of the inside
of your wrist which can ease the symptoms of travel sickness considerably.
Sea-Bands are a great example of acupressure bands that are bright and
lively enough for the kids to want to wear too. They cost £8.59 and can be
found at www.ukshop.sea-band.com.

Insect bites are the bane of holiday goers everywhere. Not only do they itch
and sting (and can easily become infected), but they don’t look great when
paired with a swimming costume or evening wear.
Mrs White's Unstung Hero is a natural and effective way to keep mosquitos,
ticks, wasps, bees and black flies at bay. The eau de cologne essentially
m akes you invisible to them and has a gorgeous lemon tea scent which is
super fresh and uplifting!
People, pet and planet friendly, the new travel size bottle is £15.00 for
100ml and available exclusively at www.RoullierWhite.com.

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