Home Remedies: What Works?

Take Care

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Regardless of a rumor you have been told or how eager you may be for some temporary respite speak to your doctor or pharmacist before attempting any home cure. This must be done even if you are a prescription or over-the-counter drug user since some drugs impact how they work. Just remember that many do not have any fundamentals to support them.

 

Peppermint

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Mint serves as a health remedy and it has been in use for several hundred years. Peppermint oil may be useful to treat IBS, long-term illness being characterized by spasms, gas, changed bowel habits, and stomach aches while there is evidence that it can work for headaches too. Further research is required to ascertain the extent of the benefit it offers and potential reasons for it. Others utilize the leaf for other uses, but researchers say that there is scant evidence the plant has any therapeutic value.

 

Honey

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This natural product may be as effective for this condition as the drugs bought for the counter. It may be very useful to the children who are not capable of taking those by themselves or are still too young to do so. But don’t give it to an infant or a toddler younger than 1 year because it may be too powerful. They are at a very small risk of developing one particular sort of food-poisoning which can be dangerous for them. While there are some myths you may have come across about honey such as if you use local honey it will help with the allergies you suffer from, well, research does not support that.

 

Turmeric

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That makes this spice a wonder product that has been claimed to cure as far as arthritis to fatty liver. That said, there exists initial evidence supporting this. Other statements include it being used in treating ulcers and treating skin rash after radiation, but these have not been proven. If you try it, don’t overdo it: In fact, taking very large doses of this substance may lead to problems related to the digestive system.

 

Ginger

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It has been employed in the Asian tradition of medicine to help cure a stomach ache, diarrhea and vomiting and this has been supported by research which shows that it has a positive effect in cases of nausea and vomiting. It may even aid in the alleviation of menstrual cramps, although there is very little research to back this claim. However, that is not always beneficial for everyone, and there is a downside to it. It is asserted that some people develop indigestion and heartburn, diarrhea, and gassy, while others feel that it alters the efficacy of some drugs. So go to your doctor and use it correctly.

 

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Sex

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Forget about saying no to your spouse’s advances, ‘Not tonight, dear! ‘ and that is because sexual activities can cure your headache, more so migraines. Further, the use of this substance enhances the health of the heart, relieves stress and increases mental focus.

 

Green Tea

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It is the kind of warm drink that gives the body and especially the mind the comfort it needs while keeping you awake and alert. It is also a very good source for some of what are known as positive antioxidants that help to shield your cells from damage and prevent diseases. Even reduces your risk of having heart diseases and specific types of cancers such as skin, breast, lung, and colon.

 

Garlic

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It has been argued that those who take a lot of garlic with food have relatively low chances of developing some types of cancer; this is not true for garlic supplements. It has also been reported to reduce blood cholesterol and blood pressure; however, its impact is not significantly apparent.

 

Chicken Soup

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Turns out, Grandma was right: It does bear the potential for being helpful with a cold. Different research has suggested that it might dampen its symptoms and that you should get rid of it faster. It also reduces inflammation and removes excess fluids from the nasal passage or sinus.

 

Neti Pot

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It is a small vessel in which you pour a solution made of salt and warm water. Then blow it through one nostril and let the solution drip out the other nostril. It helps with allergy or cold symptoms and you just have to use a little, and maybe get rid of your cold faster too, if you do this right. As long as you are using distilled water or cooled boiled water for rinsing and cleaning the neti pot, then you have nothing to worry about.

 

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Cinnamon

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You may have heard that it can assist to manage blood sugar levels for those with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. What is more, there is no information on how it helps or harms any medical situation at all. If you plan to try it, be careful: Cinnamon extract negatively affects the liver in situations when it is consumed in excessive amounts.

 

Hot Bath

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It is good for all forms of ailments that are related to your muscles, bones and tendons or ligaments which is a connective tissue between muscles and bones and can be painful when inflamed or damaged e. g. arthritis, back pain, joint pains etc. So warm water can help overcome those obstacles and be actively massaging and stretching the areas with parts of your body while you’re in the water. Just remember don’t let it get too hot, especially if you have a skin disease or something like that. The recommended temperature range is 38 to 40 C.

 

Ice Pack

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Ice can be made from a bag of frozen peas or simply by using a black bag or a wet towel and some ice during the first 48 hours of an injury to reduce pain and inflammation. You also can use it on injuries that cause pain and swelling when it is chronic – but only when used after exercise, not before. Do not use ice longer than for 20 minutes; remove it immediately if your skin turns red.

 

Petroleum Jelly

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This is used for any number of things: It can make you help your skin to maintain it hydrate and to free from rubbing – inside of the thigh while jogging, for instance. It can also assist in preventing diaper rash and other skin irritations that might affect your baby.

 

Ear Candling

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That is risky and ineffective – avoid it at all costs. You know, the policy of using an ordinary lit, hollow candle, with the un-lit side to the ear, makes the wax ooze out. But several things can go wrong: It can move the earwax further in, candle wax may enter your ear, it may poke your eardrum or may cause burn to the ear canal, face, scalp, or hair. You should always seek medical attention of you think you have the problem of earwax.