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What to do after a tick bite.

June 3, 2021 · In: wellness

It’s always best to be prepared going into spring and summer for what to do if you or a loved one gets a tick bite. What you do moments after removing the tick can impact the potential spread of the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Not all ticks carry bacteria that causes Lyme disease or other co-infections but better safe than sorry when dealing with these nasty bugs.

Before we go into how to treat the tick bite safely let’s discuss how to remove the tick. If you can use long nosed tweezers and get at the base of the tick where it is attached. Do not twist, don’t pour alcohol on it, just stay calm and remove as carefully as possible. I have removed many ticks with this removal kit you can find here. If you don’t get a clean removal and maybe part of the tick is stuck in the skin then use a mixture of bentonite clay and apple cider vinegar over the area and it will draw the tick out. This might take a couple applications.

So now that you have the tick removed there are a few steps you can take to fight any potential bacteria that was present. It is important to boost your body’s immune system and let it do what God designed it for. I’m a big proponent of the terrain theory which if you aren’t familiar with it, is the belief that when our bodies are balanced germs which are a natural part of our world will not cause significant damage.

Below I’ve laid out step by step what we do in our home every time we get a tick bite.

Find my tick treatment recommendations by clicking here.

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By: melissavines · In: wellness · Tagged: herbs, homeopathy, lyme disease, ticks

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Melissa Vines is founder and content creator of Along The Meadow. She has training in herbalism and aromatherapy with a background in the skincare industry as an Aesthetician. A passion for nontoxic skincare and wellness has propelled her into a life long pursuit of helping others live a more natural lifestyle as well. Her most important role however is being a wife and mom to 3 amazing kids. Read More…

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If you need me, you know where to find me! 👩🏻‍🌾🌱🌻
I couldn’t agree more! 🌸 I couldn’t agree more! 🌸
Plantain for the win! My daughter got a spider 🕷 bite yesterday morning that immediately swelled and became hard so I ran out to the backyard and grabbed a Plantain leaf. I bruised the leaf and placed it on the bite mark then wrapped her foot with an elastic bandage. We changed out the Plantain leaf 3 times and by last night it was totally back to normal! 🙌🏼 

Plantain can actually pull out venom or infection from the skin’s tissues. Native Americans called it “snake weed” for this reason. 

As a caveat I’m not saying to use it in replacement of medical treatment for a venomous snake or poisonous spider bite but what I am saying is to use it until you can get medical treatment if needed. In a survival situation knowing how to identify and use Plantain could very well save your life.
Did you know that Magnolia has potent anti-inflamm Did you know that Magnolia has potent anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive (reducing sensitivity to painful stimuli) properties? The bark, green cones and flower buds can all be used. 

It is also shown to work on the endocrine system by increasing GABA activity and reducing stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. 

Magnolia can be made into a tincture or it’s petals used in a salad. 🥗
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