Most Popular Natural Cures
Instead of pills, inhalers, and nose sprays try nasal irrigation. It sounds weird I know but it's a throwback that has worked for decades. Basically you squirt salt water up your nose and let it leak back out. To deliver the saline solution, you can either use a teapot-like device called a neti...
I love cooking and I use all kinds of flavored oils. A friend of mine was over for dinner the other night and he saw my Oregano Oil. He said, wow, I haven't seen that since I used it to treat my psoriasis. I said, what? He told me that it possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties which...
Honey is one of the most effective home remedies for asthma. It is said when you hold a jug of honey under the nose of an asthmatic patient and he or she inhales the air that comes into contact with the honey, the person starts breathing easier and deeper. The effect lasts for about an hour or so.
My grandma is living proof that age spots can be gotten rid of if you wipe them daily with onion juice and vinegar. She says to dip half of a fresh onion into vinegar and rub on the offending skin twice a day. In a few weeks the spots will begin to fade.
With my job, I find that my blood pressure often gets out of control (stress, anyone?). But, I've found that if I am taking in more salt (or sodium) than usual, it's even worse. If your pressure tends to rise when in stressful situations, make sure to reduce your sodium intake to less than 2,300...
When you feel a migraine coming on, put a drop of pure, undiluted lavender oil on each temple or behind each ear. You can also place 2-3 drops of undiluted lavender oil on your pillow. Lie down in a cool, dark room and try to concentrate on your breathing.
Two tablespoons of honey with each meal will seemingly banish migraines. If you feel one coming on, a quick tablespoon can help a lot. Or, boil equal parts of vinegar and honey and inhale the steam.
I you suffer from cold sores, like I used to, you can take L-Lysine , except if pregnant or nursing consult your doctor. I take two 500 mg tablets in the morning on an empty stomach and should take that amount at night, but often forget. I have had only one episode in the last year and then when...
Got pink eye? Ouch! Try this to ease some of the pain/discomfort. Make some tea with the herb lovage, and place the tea bags (cooled, of course) onto your eyes. It won't cure the pinkeye, but it will make you feel better!
The oil of cloves is a natural remedy for toothache because it acts as a strong antibacterial, a powerful antiseptic, an analgesic and a weak anaesthetic when applied to teeth. Just soak a cotton ball with clove oil and stick it into the tooth cavity to get temporary relief.
