Simple cures from the pantry

As the home became a workplace for some, so too has it become a classroom for kids. Your home should thus be ready for all the contingencies that schools are prepared to handle. Among these are the usual injuries from cuts and bruises to sudden attacks of allergies or headaches.

A great first step would be stocking your first-aid kit. Back it up by including ingredients in the kitchen or pantry that may easily turn into lifesavers.

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Cough

Mix a teaspoon of honey with the same amount of apple cider vinegar. Another solution is onion sugar syrup: store two sliced yellow onions and sugar in a glass jar for 12 hours, then strain. When the kids begin coughing, give them a dose.

Burns

To cool the skin and halt inflammation, hold affected area under a cool tap for 10 to 15 minutes. Get a wedge of lemon and apply on the burn for a few minutes. Let the juice seep in to alleviate the pain.

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Cuts and scrapes

Clean wounded area with soap and water first. Stop the bleeding by applying pressure and elevating it. Afterwards, apply coconut oil and cover with a clean cloth. Reapply twice or thrice a day. The essence of garlic, onion, turmeric or aloe vera can also do the trick.

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Allergy

If your child experiences sudden itching or difficulty breathing, it may be an allergic reaction. A spoonful or two of honey will help your kid cope. For skin allergies, put baking soda or oatmeal in your child’s bathwater to soothe discomfort. For breathing issues, a good tuob could provide relief.

Insect bites

For a bee sting, pour baking soda into a bowl, add water to make a paste, and apply on the affected area to decrease pain and inflammation. A bite from a pesky mosquito can be treated with basil leaves rubbed onto the itchy area. For fast relief from ant bites, apply honey or thin slices of cucumber.

Pink eye

Conjunctivitis is the eyes’ reaction to microorganisms and irritants. The two causes must be treated differently. Viral and bacterial pink eye can be contagious and will need medical attention. For a condition set off by an allergy or irritation, dip a tea bag in warm water and apply it to the pink eye. Let antioxidants and astringent compounds work.

Medicard’s MACE app allows you to consult with a health professional in the comfort of your home

MACE app

It would help parents to be observant. If these concerns persist, consult the experts. Do not put your child at risk. For such instances, Medicard Philippines offers the MACE App, a free mobile app through which parents may conveniently seek advice from health professionals. Parents won’t have to get out of home and risk a COVID-19 infection to receive help. Install MACE App now as an emergency precaution.