{"id":6223,"date":"2019-06-09T20:30:04","date_gmt":"2019-06-10T03:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/?p=6223"},"modified":"2019-06-11T00:12:46","modified_gmt":"2019-06-11T07:12:46","slug":"the-best-all-natural-poison-ivy-home-remedies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/the-best-all-natural-poison-ivy-home-remedies\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best All-Natural Poison Ivy Home Remedies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oh no! You can't stop scratching, and the itchiness is driving you mad. You just wanted to enjoy a day outside, but now you've got poison ivy.<\/strong> Feeling like there's nothing that's going to make this feel better, right?<\/p>\n

Wrong!<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are many different at-home, all-natural remedies<\/strong> that can provide soothing relief<\/strong> to the dreaded poison ivy.<\/p>\n

To start, let's take a look at how you can avoid getting poison ivy in the first place. Then, we'll explore how to wash and treat your poison ivy with some at-home remedies.<\/p>\n

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How Can You Avoid Poison Ivy?<\/h3>\n

While you might think that there is no way to avoid poison ivy altogether, there are a few tips and tricks you can try to significantly reduce your chances<\/strong> of developing a rash.<\/p>\n

The first (and most obvious) way to prevent poison ivy is to avoid the plant.<\/strong> It is a good idea to acquaint yourself with how the plant looks. There are many different online resources that you can reference. If you need to, save a picture<\/strong> on your phone. Then, when you're outside, and you think you've spotted poison ivy, pull out your phone and use the image you downloaded to verify if it's poison ivy.<\/p>\n

Another tip to avoid the plants is to stay on cleared pathways.<\/strong> If you are hiking or exploring in a nature preserve, remain on the track. You will be less likely to brush up against the plant if you are walking on a cleared pathway. When camping, look for cleared spots without brush, if possible.<\/p>\n

And, if you choose to take your furry friend with you, don't let them go romping through the woods.<\/strong> You can keep your pets on a leash to make sure they stay on the cleared path as well. This will lower the chance that they brush up against the plant and then transfer poison ivy to you.<\/p>\n

Wear protective clothing<\/strong> when you are outside and going to be in brush-covered areas. Opt for clothing such as:<\/p>\n