What should you pack in a medicine bag?

My 16-year-old son Hugo goes to the UK to play football for a few months (football!), Possibly longer.

So what did I pack in his medicine bag to keep it healthy, energetic and ready for something?

This natural first aid kit includes daily immune support, injury care and emergency remedies for everything, from painful muscles to stitches, scratches or intestinal bugs – and yes, even nails and mesh blocks.

Natural first aid kit for travelers (especially athletes!)

Here is the list, and in the video I give you the dosages and why/how he uses every item:

Daily immune and nutritional support

  • Vitamin C – 1000 mg
  • Vitamin D3 – 5,000 IU
  • Liver oil 2 per day for omega-3s and in fat-soluble vitamins
  • Wild oregano -oil – taken internally for intestinal bugs, infections or sore throat; can be diluted with olive oil if necessary
  • QuikPlus Magnesium – to prevent muscle cramps and to support athletic recovery
  • QuikPlus Botmatrix – supports the health of the bone and tooth

Current and homeopathic remedies

  • Arnica Cream – For bumps, bruises, muscle painness
  • Homeopathic Arnica -Pellets – For trauma or injury
  • Homeopathic APIs Mellifica -Pellets – For bees/wasps or swelling (intestinal instinct said this to pack!)
  • Comfrey Salve
  • Super lysine lip ointment – while he gets cold sores when he is run down

Eye & Allergy Support

  • Similasan allergy eye drops – for irritation, pollen or dust; Can also wash away debris

First Aid and Wound Care

  • Compact first aid kit with:
    • Band-AIDS (2 types)
    • Sterile mesh blocks (different sizes)
    • Surgical tape
    • Tensor/elastic bandage
    • Everything stored in a separate ZIP bag for easy access in his football kit

Personal care and care

  • Nail bag with:
    • Big toenail blinker
    • Small fingernail
    • Cuticle/Hangnail Clippers
    • Fine point tweezers (for splinters, etc.)
  • Organic Shampoo – Taped and Ziploc’d for leak protection
  • Dr. Bronner’s Soap travel format; Rose scent (Sorry Hugo!)

Probiotics

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