Reena’s Tip of the Week:

Immediate relief for a wasp sting can be attained by applying a paste made of meat tenderizer and a little water. Leaving this on for at least a half hour will take away pain and itch.

If part of a stinger remains in the skin, apply a poultice such as stale bread wetted with milk, to safely draw the stinger out; repeat if necessary.

Look out for a rash or swelling that gets worse instead of better. If this happens, contact your doctor.

All solutions are to be used at the risk of the user.

Reena Nerbas is the author of the two National Best Sellers, “Household Solutions 1 with Substitutions & Household Solutions 2 with Kitchen Secrets,” available in stores across Canada. Reena is a columnist and Home Economist in a lab coat (and she’s not afraid to use it). She can be heard on CBC radio programs across Canada.

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