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There are countless gardeners through the country, many of which can tell you first hand the effects of Poison Ivy. There is a correct way and a wrong way to prevent poison ivy or eliminate poison ivy if it’s already there in your garden. The video below will show you some important steps to remember when getting rid of poison ivy in your garden or yard. You want to be very careful not to get the Urushiol Oil on your skin. A good pair of gloves that will protect you skin from the Poison Ivy oils is key.

If you do come into contact make sure you have a guaranteed Poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac Gel on hand.

As we look warmer weather in the near future, poison ivy season is just around the corner as well. Poison Ivy plants thrive in the warm weather and begin to cover out door plants, fences and even the ground. If you come into contact with Poison Ivy, the video below gives you some helpful Poison Ivy relief tips until you can get a complete Poison Ivy Treatment. It’s important to remember that many Poison Ivy products, such as the ones mentioned in the video, are meant to provide relief from Poison Ivy and not actually meant to clear-up the Poison Ivy outbreak.

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Warmer weather will be here soon and many us will be venturing out on nature excursions to celebrate and appreciate and the things warmer weather brings with it. This video will give you some helpful tips on avoiding Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac while hiking. If you come into contact with Poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac you’ll end up with an itchy and rather painful rash that can last from a few days to a few weeks depending on exposure and treatment.

If you do come into contact with Poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac make sure you have the proper Poison Ivy treatment on hand.

With winter nearly over, and springtime just around the corner, Poison Sumac will begin to pop up in yards all across the nation as the weather warms and plants begin to thrive again. Get prepared before you come into contact with Poison Sumac. There are preventative measures you can take, such as wearing long sleeve shirts and gloves when working in the yard. The reaction you have to Poison Sumac comes from the Urushiol Oil the plants excretes.

When your skin comes into contact with Urushiol Oil the reaction is not a pretty one. Common symptoms from a Poison Sumac reaction include weepy, oozing blisters, red inflammed patches and extreme itching. Our All Stop Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Gel is your one-stop shop when dealing with Poison Sumac reactions.

This mild formula provides the relief needed when dealing with Poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac. It will help to heal the sores from Poison Sumac and will keep the areas clean and free from bacteria so that secondary infections do not set in.

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Poison Ivy can be deadly to some people, but knowing your enemy intimately can save your life!  Coming in contact with poison ivy can irritate your airways and also cause asthma or acute bronchitis.  In severe cases, a high dose of corticosteroids is used to tame this reaction.  On the other hand, ingestion of poison ivy can also result in serious skin lesions caused by a toxic reaction.

Even though the plant appears to be dead, the uroshiol oil still remains on the plant.  The uroshiol oil is the culprit of what creates the miserable itchy, blistery skin reactions associated with poison ivy.  While some people don’t have a reaction to the uroshiol oil, other people may be hospitalized because their reaction is so severe.   Even if you were exposed to poison ivy and you didn’t have a reaction, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re immune to it.  You can develop a reaction at any time in your life.

Poison ivy rash symptoms are usually a red itchy rash that later develops into blisters.  Always wash your skin with soap and water to eliminate the rash from spreading and remember to immediately remove all clothing.  Popping your blisters DO NOT cause your rash to spread; however it’s important to remember that scratching the area could cause a secondary bacterial infection.  Using an antimicrobial spray or gel will eliminate secondary bacterial infections.

To avoid getting poison ivy, wear long pants and shoes that cover your entire foot. If you know you’ve been exposed to poison ivy, remove your clothes immediately to avoid the oil from spreading to other parts of your body.  Then soap and rinse your skin immediately with COLD water.  Remember that hot water will open your pores and let the oil in, which could make your reaction worse.

Remember to wash any articles might have gotten contaminated by the uroshiol oil such as your boots, gloves, equipment and even your pet!

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If the financial crisis isn’t enough to make you itch, now there’s even more to worry about. Scientist claim there is a distinct possibility of rampant outbreaks of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac packing more itch power than ever before because of global warming. The greenhouse gas Carbon Dioxide or CO2 is considered a major player in global warming. Increased CO2 emissions are actively facilitating the flourishing of invasive nuisance plants like poison ivy. According to research, toxic strains of poison ivy are growing faster and bigger. Climate shifts are also affecting the spread of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.

Research shows climate shifts could also change the growth patterns of certain plants. This is definitely not a good thing when those plants are irritants or allergens. Poison ivy grows almost everywhere in the United States and approximately 80% of all people are allergic to poison ivy and experience a red, bumpy, itchy and sometimes blistering skin rash when they come into contact the plant’s carbon-based active compound.

Studies claim that with the more poisonous strains the resulting rashes and itching will certainly be worse. One such study at Duke University found that urushiol oil exposed to higher levels of carbon dioxide is 30% more potent than oil exposed to common CO2 levels. In fact, some experts believe the toxicity of poison in plants like poison ivy has reached all time highs, much elevated from decades ago. Urushiol is present in all poison ivy plants at all times of the year, but the majority of reactions occur in the spring or early summer when poison ivy leaves are tender and easily bruised. The noxious substance is found on the plant’s leaves, stems, fruit, flowers and roots and can be picked up from contact with pets, tools and clothing, etc.

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I myself have never went through the experience of suffering from a poison ivy rash, which is surprising being a native of the southern part of Louisiana where poison ivy grows nearly everywhere one glances. But with that said, many of my friends and family have experienced the effects of poison ivy to the point of being absolutely miserable. Every summer Q-based Healthcare’s sales in Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac Healing Gel sky rocket.

One of our customer service representatives was telling me about a phone call she had with one of customers just the other day. She was talking to a lady who lived in the southern part of the states as well. Her and her entire family broke out with a severe Poison Ivy rash.

None of them were surprised as they are an extremely outdoorsy, active family. But when they all came down with poison ivy, including their 5-year-old and their 3-year-old, the painful, oozing rashes covering their bodies put a damper on their active nature, to say the least. With two small children and two adults all suffering from poison ivy rashes their household was anything but peaceful. After two trips to the doctor for cortisone shots and cortisone cream they were still suffering a week later with the oozing sores on their arms, legs and torsos.

That’s about the time when she decided to go online and do some research. She came across our Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac Healing Gel and decided to give it a try. She called in and that’s where Shellie, a customer service representative here, came in.

“It has been a week and a half and it just won’t go away. It seems like the more we try to do the worse it gets,” she stated in a frantic tone.

Shellie felt for the customer as she experienced Poison Ivy herself. Well, being the concerned rep that she is gave this same customer a follow-up call the next week. And she was not surprised to hear the relief in the woman’s voice.

“This gel has been a real god-send for my family. Shellie, now all we have left are a few scabs. The rash is almost completely gone,” she concluded.

I told Shellie after she shared the story with me, “You know, I’ve never had Poison Ivy, but if I ever do…I’m sure glad I already know what to use and what works.”

I think I can speak for Shellie and say that she feels the same way.

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