Hi Deb,
I had a severe case of poison ivy two years ago. I thought I was immune to
it but a tree with a poison ivy vine on it was chipped next to my property and
apparently the oils wafted onto my property. I cleared an area right near
there the next week. It was as if I was rolling around in it for hours, I was
not immune to that.
At the time, I was doing behavior modification with two RNs and their dogs.
The RNs insisted I go to the hospital as the poison ivy was over 80% of my
body. When I did not they refused to continue to work with me, they told me I
was irresponsible and risking my life. My point is ... that is how bad the
case was.
I am not able to look at the documentation now but from memory:
. I had ionizing foot baths done at the local health food store
. I sprayed CS on skin (I should have taken it internally too but I don't
think I did)
. I showered with jewel weed soap and used a little jewel weed spray.
www.altnature.com
. I spread bee propolis on after a shower. This hardens as was difficult to
get off so I only did once,
maybe twice www.wholepropolis.com
. I drank lots of VitC and took MSM
. At night I put pure Lavender oil all over my body.
I swear it put the rash to sleep. www.dogventures.com/_wsn/page10.html
. I used other essential oils as I was drawn too during the day.
Peppermint...
I slept well every single night.
I never itched, at all.
It took a few weeks to completely clear but I had a very sever case.
Hope this helps. ~Norine
P.S. the nurses came back to work with me, one year later.
Norine Twaddell CDBC, CPDT
www.dogventures.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Carl Deb Charter
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 8:55 PM
Subject: CS>poison ivy
Anyone know of a good remedy for poison ivy? Thanks Deb
p.s. This person is currently using Hydrocortisone cream, Oatmeal baths and
Reactine Allergy medication to try and stop the itch. But it's still spreading.
