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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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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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