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HOMES PLUS JUNE 2014 2 Lifestyle. Value. Trust. 800.848.5306 | 262.965.2111 | www.threepillars.org We're here to get you back home. Hickory Suites Rehabilitation 238467005 Distributed by: ©2011 by Conley Media LLC Waukesha County Homes Plus is published monthly by Conley Media - Waukesha County, 801 N. Barstow St., Waukesha, WI 53186. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the publisher. A publication of Conley Media Sales Director: Jim Baumgart 262/513-2621 jbaumgart@conleynet.com Editor: Dwayne Butler 262/513-2626 dbutler@conleynet.com Production: Patricia Scheel 262/513-2690 pscheel@conleynet.com Homes Plus Volume 4 ■ Number 5 ■ June 2014 at MERRILL HILLS MANOR Living Life The trusted partner in your neighborhood. A safe community for your loved one. MERRILL HILLS MANOR a Senior Lifestyle community 888-871-2237 3217 FIDDLERS CREEK DRIVE • WAUKESHA, WI 53188 An Assisted Living and Memory Care Community WWW.SENIORLIFESTYLE.COM 236555006 =DB:HEAJHH:C>DGA>K>C< Independent Senior Living • Retirement Communities • Senior Apartments • Assisted Living • Subsidized Housing Natural tips to keep gardeners healthy SPECIAL TO HOMES PLUS (StatePoint) – More than 41,200 people across the nation were injured in 2012 while working in their gardens, reports the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com- mission. Conversely, many com- mon flowers and plants have healing properties that can help gardeners treat their injuries. Made from plants, as well as animals and minerals, homeo- pathic medicines offer some of the safest options for self-treat- able conditions – and can be great for ailments and injuries that befall home gardeners. Because the risk of interaction with other drugs, supplements and herbs is minimal, experts say these natural medicines are a good first choice for early symp- toms. Easily found in health food stores and pharmacies, these nonprescription medicines work naturally with the body instead of masking a problem, which is important if a more serious con- dition should arise. With that in mind, here are some homeopathic treatments for common gardener ailments: ■ Allergies: Relieving allergy symptoms provides a good exam- ple of the principle behind home- opathic medicines. Chopping a red onion has a "toxic" effect, causing eyes to water and burn until exposed to fresh air. When similar symptoms appear from allergies or a cold, a microdose of the red onion helps relieve those same symptoms. The red onion in this homeopathic form takes the Latin name of its source, Allium cepa. Try ambrosia (ragweed) for watery nasal discharge with eyes that tear and itch and sabadilla (cevadilla) for hypersensitivity to the smell of flowers or itching in the back of the mouth. A good general allergy medicine is hista- minum, which is derived from histamine. ■ Sore, stiff muscles: For gardeners suffering back and knee injuries, arnica montana can be an essential gardening tool. Commonly known as the mountain daisy, Arnica's healing properties were first recognized in the 16th century. Legend has it mountain climbers chewed the plant to relieve sore, aching mus- cles and bruises from falls. Today, this homeopathic medicine is used by professional athletes and surgeons for muscle pain and stiffness, swelling from injuries and bruising. For more informa- tion visit www.Arnicare.com. ■ Sunburn, blisters and other skin conditions: In its homeopathic form, calendula (garden marigold) is one of the most versatile aids for skin irri- tations. Try a calendula cream or ointment for blisters and callus- es, cuts and scrapes, rashes, and chapped skin caused by wind, dry or cold air, or sun. Used for centuries as a natural healing and soothing substance, calendula's wound-healing prop- erties are due to essential oils, saponins, flavonoids and alka- loids. These compounds have skin healing properties. ■ Bug bites: To help relieve bee and wasp stings, as well as gnat, black fly or mosquito bites, take five pellets of apis mellifica (honey bee) every 30 minutes for up to six doses. And apply calen- dula topically. ■ Take breaks and relax: While many plants help us nur- ture our health, remember to practice common sense. Prepare properly by stretching and wear- ing sun block. Don't overdo it. Take breaks. End your day with a soaking bath. Relieve conditions at the first sign of symptoms before they grow out of control, so you can continue your gardening activi- ties.

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