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BODY WATCH : Spelling R-E-L-I-E-F From Poison Oak

On the heels of a walk on the wild side comes the itchy surprise: poison oak. The options and costs for relief:

* Scratching, free but not recommended.

* Long shower, cheap but not foolproof to rinse away toxins.

* Itch Nix herbal mixture spray, four ounces, $4.98 and up.

* Calamine lotion, six ounces, $6.29.

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