Natural Mosquito Repellents:

Natural Mosquito Repellents:


* Rub Watkins medicated ointment on your pants and legs to ward off ticks.

* Use half Watkins vanilla (has to be pure vanilla) and half water and for a mosquito and tick repellent.

* Dab Watkins lavender oil on your pulse points; it smells great on you but repels insects.

Natural Health Tips

ASTHMA: Mix 1 tsp. honey with 1/2 tsp. Watkins cinnamon and take it at night before going to bed.

DRY SKIN: Combine 1 cup oatmeal, 1 cup warm water, 1 Tbsp. Watkins vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup baking soda in a blender or food processor until you have a smooth paste. Pour this paste under the running water while drawing the bath. Very soothing to dry, itchy skin.

MUCUS IN COUGH: Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1/2 tsp. each of Watkins ginger, Watkins ground cloves, and Watkins cinnamon. Filter. Sweeten with 1 tsp. honey and drink.

STOMACH ACHE: A simple cure for a stomachache is to dissolve 1 1/2 tsp. Watkins ground cinnamon in 1 cup warm water, cover and let sit for 15 minutes, then drink it like tea. This remedy can also ease diarrhea and flatulence.

VOMITING AND NAUSEA: Watkins cinnamon and sliced ginger work by interrupting nausea signals sent from the stomach to the brain. If you are an herbal tea drinker, simply sprinkle cinnamon on the tea and drink. To make ginger tea, simmer a few slices of ginger in hot tea water.

Pain Relieving Topical Analgesics

Icy Blue Pain Relieving Gel

This ointment works to provide quick cooling temporary relief from:
• Strains
• Sprains
• Bruises
• Lumbago
• Arthritic or rheumatic pain
• Pain of tendons and ligaments
• Tired or aching muscles
• Overexertion

This modern gel cools and neutralizes nerve endings that transmit feelings of cold. This product is sure to put your pain on ice!

Warming Analgesic Pain Relief Balm

Since 1959 Watkins Analgesic Balm has been working to provide quick temporary relief from:
• Strains
• Sprains
• Bruises
• Lumbago
• Arthritic or rheumatic pain
• Pain of tendons and ligaments
• Tired or aching muscles
• Overexertion

Watkins Analgesic Balm contains capsicum which is an extract of red pepper that produces a warming effect on the skin. This cream is easy to apply and leaves the skin feeling
moisturized and smooth.

Benefits:

• With Methyl salicylate (wintergreen), menthol and capsaicin
• Greaseless and stainless
• Great for athletic muscle warm-up
• Rapidly relieves muscle tension and soreness to provide temporary relief

Original Pain Relieving Liniments

White Cream Liniment

This effective pain relief formula uses evergreen- based counterirritants to provide temporary
relief from arthritic aches and pains, as well as muscle strains, aches and soreness caused by exertion.
• Cream lotion: won’t dry the skin; leaves skin feeling soft and smooth
• Rubbing formula: rub into skin to stimulate circulation

Pain Relief Spray

The pain-relieving properties of Watkins Liniments come together in this convenient, fast-acting spray. Menthol and camphor provide quick relief from sore muscles, aches and arthritis pain; eucalyptus and thymol add a soothing, purifying aroma.
• Ideal for hard to reach areas
• All-Natural menthol and eucalyptus

Original Liniment

Our “Red Liniment” was the very first product sold by J.R. Watkins in 1868. Its blend of camphor (from an Asian evergreen related to cinnamon) and capsicum extract (from red peppers) acts as a counter-irritant. It stimulates nerve receptors that feel heat, masking the feeling of pain and relieving the discomfort of minor muscle ache, soreness and stiffness.
• Liquid form: just pat onto skin; liniment is absorbed deeply for fast relief
• Capsicum (red pepper extract): makes this a hotter formula; pat, don’t rub Original Pain Relieving Liniments

Benefits:

For temporary relief of aches and pains of
muscles and joints associated with:
• Strains
• Sprains
• Bruises
• Lumbago
• Arthritic or rheumatic pain
• Pain of tendons and ligaments
• Tired or aching muscles
• Overexertion

First Aid

Petro-Carbo Salve

Since 1888 Petro-Carbo Salve has remained a must for every home medicine cabinet and first-aid kit. Known as “black salve” for generations, the petrolatum is now more refined with no black color, but the effectiveness is still the same.
Temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with:
• Minor Cuts and Scrapes
• Burns and Skin Irritations
• Insect Bites
• Chafed, Chapped and Cracked Skin
• Windburn

Pain Relief Burn Cream

Watkins Burn Cream is a medicated lotion that relieves pain and itching associated with:
• Minor Burns
• Sunburn
• Minor Cuts
• Scrapes
• Insect Bites
• Minor Skin Irritations
Contains: Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Aloe Vera Gel.

Benefits:

• Time-tested in first aid
• Relief for minor skin irritations
• Relief for insect bites

Cough & Cold

Menthol Camphor Ointment & Menthol Rub

For more than 85 years these versatile soothing products have been providing temporary relief from muscular soreness and coughs caused by or associated with a cold.
Medicated Ointment temporarily relieves aching muscles and joints associated with:
• Backache
• Strains
• Bruises
• Sprains
• Lumbago
• Arthritic or Rheumatic pain
• Tired aching muscles

Breathe Easy Relief Mist

Enjoy one of Watkins most famous fragrances in the air that you breathe!
• Dispense comforting vapors in your shower or favorite room
• More than 600 sprays of menthol and eucalyptus fragrance will bring a feeling of welcome relief

Breathe Easy Bath Soak

Scents of menthol and camphor will fragrance your bath for the ultimate in relaxation while
naturally detoxifying the skin.
• Soothe away aches and pains
• Reduce chills
• Safe for both hot tubs and spas

Benefits:

• Time-tested: Producing Cough Cold products since 1915
• Low-level anesthetic action: Suppresses coughs
• Pleasant Menthol Aromas: Provides a feeling of comfort
• Non staining formulas: Won’t harm clothes
• Relieves cold symptoms morning, noon and night

Natural Peppermint Foot Cream not just for your feet!

That's right!

Another great way to enjoy the benefits of this fantastic product is to apply and rub it across your forehead and along your temples to help relieve your headache pain.

Product Review:Watkins Petro Carbo Salve

Menthol Camphor Breathe Easy Relief Mist

Put the comforting vapors of our famous ointment in the air you breathe! Our penetrating blend of menthol, eucalyptus, camphor and thyme brings a welcome relief to any room, especially during cold season. Over 600 sprays per bottle.

It’s aromatherapy for colds! The volatile, yet pleasant vapors given off by menthol have long
been used to give a feeling of relief from stuffiness. Combining menthol with other purifying
essences, our fragrant menthol products can provide a lift when cold season gets you down.
• Non-aerosol pump spray: Won’t harm environment; gives more control over amount and
direction of spray than an aerosol.
• Concentrated: Several pumps into the room is enough to bring a feeling of welcome relief;
contains over 600 sprays!

Essential Ingredients
• Menthol: A natural component of various mints that has purifying, antimicrobial properties and causes a cool sensation in the nose. Has been used in inhalers for many years.*
• Eucalyptus oil: A stimulating oil with antiseptic properties that has a long history of use in inhalers.
• Camphor: A purifying oil with antiseptic and analgesic properties. Used in pain relievers and
inhalers.*
• Thymol: An essential oil found in thyme which exhibits antiseptic properties.
*This product is not intended for direct inhalation.

Menthol Lavender Breath Easy Drops

Purifying menthol and lavender vapors help clear your head and let you breathe easier.

For many years, this product was known as “Inhalant.” It’s still the same great product—a non-staining clear liquid in a slim bottle that goes anywhere, ready to apply to a handkerchief or tissue for instant relief.
• Liquid form: Can be used on facial tissues, handkerchiefs, and pillows.
• Non-staining: Won’t harm clothes, sheets, etc.
• Compact bottle: Convenient; can be carried anywhere in purse, handbag, shaving kit or pocket for immediate use.

Essential Ingredients
• Menthol: A natural component of various mints that has purifying, antimicrobial properties and causes a cool sensation in the nose. Has been used in inhalers for many years.*
• Lavender Fragrance: Lavender has many therapeutic uses, and has been highly regarded for
the treatment of headaches.
*This product is not intended for direct inhalation.

Testimonial—
Individual results may vary.

“I put one drop of Watkins Menthol Drops on a tissue and inhale. It brings instant relief from
congestion. I always carry Watkins Menthol Drops with me so I can offer help to people who are stuffed up or have sinus trouble.”
—Mary Haynes, Ontario

Breathe Easy Bath Soak

Watkins adds the comforting scents of menthol and camphor to a soothing hot bath for the ultimate in relaxation. The fragrance is added to pure, natural salt to soften bath water and skin as you soak away the chills and all your cares. Its surfactant-free formula is safe for hot tubs and spas.

Our Menthol Camphor (Medicated) Ointment has tucked people in with a warm hug for generations. Cough and cold sufferers would always get a good dose from Mom about the throat and chest and go to bed amid its comforting vapors. And it was always there to soothe those little aches and pains caused by working or playing too hard. Now those wonderful aromas are available in the most relaxing form ever. Menthol Camphor Bath Soak adds the familiar scents of menthol and camphor to a nice, hot bath for the ultimate in relaxation. The fragrance is added to pure, natural salt to soften bath water and skin as you soak away the chills and all your cares. Its surfactant-free formula is safe for hot tubs and spas. Just add to hot running water to let your skin—and your mind—bathe in welcome relief.

• Salt: Acts as a natural water softener, helping to soften the skin. Also, because salts have a drawing effect, they help detoxify skin.
• Purifying fragrance: Penetrating scents of menthol and camphor are released by warm bath water to help create a feeling of relief.
• Surfactant-free formula: Safe for hot tubs and spas.

Tips:
• Add to purifying effect by spraying the bathroom with Menthol Camphor “Breathe Easy” Relief Mist.
• Follow up the bath by applying a thick layer of Watkins Menthol Camphor (Medicated) Ointment to chest and throat.

Watkins Medicated Ointment

Relief from colds and muscle aches.

For more than eighty years, this versatile product has been making people feel better. It helps relieve that stuffed-up,congested feeling of a chest cold, and suppress the accompanying cough. As a rub, it provides relief from aching muscles, as well as windburn, sunburn, and minor burns and scalds.

A combination of menthol and camphor, skillfully compounded in a petrolatum base for convenient, effective use. Provides temporary relief from muscular soreness.

• Time-tested: Since 1915!
• Versatile: Provides relief from bruises, sprains, and sore muscles.
• Non-staining petrolatum base: Keeps skin from drying out; won’t stain clothes.
• Low-level anesthetic action: Depresses pain perception, suppresses coughs.
• Economical: Costs less per ounce than Vicks® VapoRub®.
• Pleasant, penetrating aroma: Provides a feeling of comfort.

Active Ingredients
• Menthol: An alcohol extracted from cornmint oil. When applied to the skin, menthol produces an intense and lasting cooling sensation that counteracts pain and is also used as an antipruritic.
It both stimulates the nerves for perception of cold and depresses those which transmit pain.
• Camphor: Occurs in nature in the camphor tree, an Asian evergreen related to cinnamon. When applied to the skin, camphor produces a mild local anesthetic action (depresses some nerve endings and stimulates others). It also acts as an antipruritic, which means it relieves itching.

Petro Carbo Testimonials

• My husband, Marv, had cracks between his fingers and we had spent a lot of money trying to get them healed. We rubbed Watkins Petro-Carbo Salve on the cracks and within one month they were completely healed and have not been a problem since. We use it on any sores we get. It's a wonderful healing salve.
  —LouAnne Holmquist, Minnesota
• A friend had deep cracks in her hands that were very painful and bled often. She tried several prescription medications but found little relief until she tried Watkins Petro-Carbo Salve. She has had wonderful results and no longer uses prescription medications.
  —Pat Paul, Kansas
• A metal sliver was lodged in the palm of my hand and it was so deep that I worked for hours trying to remove it. Before I went to bed I put Watkins Petro-Carbo Salve on the sliver and in the morning the sliver came right out.
  —Karry Nelson, Ontario
• After having surgery on my hand, I rubbed Petro-Carbo on the scar and I was surprised to see the scar simply disappear!
  —Ken Boleen, British Columbia
• I've endured severe psoriasis since the late 80's. Side effects from prescriptions outweighed any relief, and standard treatment just made it more comfortable to live with, but did not get rid of it. The treatments also reduced quality of life, as it caused weight gain and dulls sensation. I was totally skeptical when my Watkins Associate told me to try Petro-Carbo Salve. I used it on one bad area, just to test it, and I was amazed at how fast my skin returned to normal. Areas that had plagued me for years began clearing in days. The dark blotches left from previously healed areas began fading within 10 days. At the end of my second week, I stopped using my prescription, and now I use only Watkins Petro-Carbo Salve. Thanks,Watkins...I'll be a customer for life!
  —David Koyle, Ontario
• I really love your Petro-Carbo Salve. I have had a condition called hand dermatitis for about six years and I went to three dermatologists who told me I would just have to live with it; that there was no cure. I was desperate to find something that worked. Then one day I ran into a Watkins Associate and she gave me a sample of the Petro-Carbo Salve. I used it for one full week and after that week I no longer needed to wear gloves. After using it for six months, I'm happy to say that I no longer have to take an oral steroid or have to pay for the steroid medicine for my hands. Your product has been amazing for me in this struggle.
  —Tammy Glatt, Pennsylvania
• My son suffered serious diaper rash that was very painful, and I tried numerous things, including prescription ointments, but nothing helped until I tried Watkins Petro-Carbo Salve. It worked right away and cleared up the rash within one day. I've never used anything else since.
  —Rachel Councell, Ohio

Ground-Breaking News!

In recent articles I've mentioned that cinnamon helps to balance blood sugar levels and kill bacteria. New research shows that ground cinnamon may also reduce the bad LDL-cholesterol, total cholesterol and triglycerides in type 2 diabetics. Along with lowering blood sugar, that's a home run when it comes to scoring benefits for diabetics—and it's as easy as adding about a half teaspoon a day to foods such as oatmeal, fruit or toast. In studies, blood sugar levels started rising as soon as cinnamon was stopped, emphasizing the importance of daily consumption. Watkins world famous ground Cinnamon contains a higher amount of essential oils—the component that contributes to more flavor, aroma and health benefits—than others on the market, and Watkins Traditional Cider Brew, with cinnamon and other spices, adds a burst of flavor and aroma to hot cider, mulled wine, spiced tea or wassail.

Brenda Koth, MS, RD

This Will Cause a Stir!

Looking for a way to warm someone's heart and soul this holiday season? A cup of hot cocoa will not only warm the soul, it's frothing with health benefits for the heart! Researchers at Cornell University found that cocoa contains an abundance of antioxidants that seek and destroy cancer-causing agents and help to eliminate compounds in the body that contribute to heart disease and other ailments. Watkins has a variety of cocoas to choose from, including limited edition Peppermint Stick, Cinnamon and White Chocolate Almond Cocoas—available only through the holidays—as well as French Vanilla Cocoa that taste as good as homemade but require only the addition of hot water.

Brenda Koth, MS, RD

A Real Shot in the Arm!

The flu vaccine offers the best protection from the flu, and is highly recommended, especially for children, the elderly, and those with weak or compromised immune systems, but if you choose not to take a shot in the arm, there are some options. The flu mist or nasal vaccine may benefit some, but it is more costly than the shot and cannot be taken by everyone. There are also medications that may provide some relief if taken at the onset of symptoms. While these measures offer protection, none will treat or prevent all types of the flu virus, so it is still a good idea to take additional preventive measures. Watkins Rezist Plus with ImmunEnhancer contains ingredients that have been shown to boost the immune system and help to protect from these seasonal discomforts.* Taken daily, it may keep you from getting Saturday Night Fever, or a fever on any other night, for that matter.

*As with all dietary supplements, discuss with your healthcare provider. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Brenda Koth, MS, RD

This will shake you up!

If you're a salt watcher, here's some good news that you shouldn't just take with a grain of salt! A new study reported at a meeting of the American Heart Association found that people who consumed more calcium, magnesium and other minerals tended to have lower blood pressure than those who ate less of these minerals. In this study, when calcium, magnesium and other minerals were readily consumed, salt had much less impact on raising blood pressure than expected. When intake of these minerals was low, salt intake drove blood pressure up. It appears that high intake of certain minerals can help to counteract the effects of salt on blood pressure. Calcium, magnesium and other minerals are found in a variety of foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and dairy products. Watkins Superfood Multiple (Super Multi) contains these minerals and many more to help keep salt from "a-salting" you!

Brenda Koth, MS, RD

The Winner, by a Nose!

You know how you feel when you take a deep breath of fresh, outdoor air. It makes your entire body feel energized, invigorated and revived. Breathing and having the right amount of oxygen in the body is essential for life, and labored breathing can lead to lack of energy and inability to function at your best. It's no wonder, then, that we feel fatigued and worn down when breathing passages are blocked due to sinus congestion or allergies. Watkins Menthol Camphor Soothing Remedies provide cool, soothing relief from that stuffed-up congested feeling, helping to clear your head and letting you breathe easier. Watkins Menthol Camphor products, including Menthol Camphor Ointment, Relief Mist, Bath Soak, and Menthol Drops, are like a breath of fresh air, and you'll feel a difference with every breath you take! Your nose knows the difference it can make, and so will you!

Brenda Koth, MS, RD

Here's Something to Remember

A study just released suggests that taking vitamins C & E together may help protect brain cells from Alzheimer's disease. This study of 4,740 people conducted at Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health and published in the January issue of the Archives of Neurology found that those taking vitamins C & E were 78% less likely to have had a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, and those taking the vitamins were 64% less likely to have developed the disease four years later. Researchers believe that vitamins C & E, which act as antioxidants, help shield the brain from damaging molecules called free radicals by destroying the free radicals before they can damage brain cells. Watkins offers a variety of supplements that contain vitamins C, E and other protective antioxidants, including Super Multi, Vision and Female Formula. For an extra dose of all-natural vitamin E and several other antioxidants, try Watkins E+CoQ10.

Cold Hard Facts

Cold winter air and dry indoor heat often lead to dry, itchy, irritated skin. If dryness leads to cracking, splitting or bleeding, there is an increased chance of infection. To combat dry winter skin, switch to alcohol-free vegetable-based soaps. Perfumed and deodorant soaps contain alcohol, which further aggravates dry skin. Apply moisturizer such as body oil, lotion or cream immediately after bathing or showering, while your skin is still warm and moist. This helps to trap the water in the skin before it evaporates, lessening dryness and itching. For extremely dry skin areas, use Watkins Petro Carbo Salve to protect skin from cracking. Watkins has a variety of products to help keep skin and lips moist and smooth all winter, including Aloe & Green Tea Hand & Body Lotion, Aloe Lip Balm, and alcohol-free, as well as our All-Natural Body Oils and Lemon Cream Shea Butter for extra moisturizing benefits.

Brenda Koth, MS, RD