English: The best homemade remedies [8686]

Everyone has heard to use specific items to treat what ails people.  I have gathered the most likely candidates and have presented them here, listed in alphabetical order for your information.  Remember, that I am not a medical doctor, and that this Article is for informational purposes only, how you use this information is your choice.

To treat: Common cold
Served up for centuries to children feeling under the weather, chicken soup is a common remedy frequently called upon in the cold season. Not only does it a provide a warm, nourishing meal, some claim to have scientific proof that the soup can help reduce the activity of white blood cells, responsible for causing the respiratory symptoms of the common cold.

To treat: Cold sores
Cold sores are caused by the Herpes simplex virus and therefore cannot be cured; however, there are plenty of ingenious ways to speed up the recovery time of the unnattractive blistering. A popular and simple remedy is whole fat milk, which contains Monocaprin. The presence of the Monocaprin reduces the virus' activity and the milk promotes healing in the affected areas.

To treat: Earache
Warm olive oil is a remedy used by many parents of small children to combat the discomfort of earaches. It is believed that the warm oil soothes the inflamed eardrum, relieving the pain associated with earaches, caused by mucus blocking the tube used to equalize air pressure on either side of the eardrum.

To treat: Greasy hair
In the hustle and bustle of modern life sometimes, there just is not time to shower. Whilst perfume and deodorant can mask the unshowered smell, talcum powder can be used to disguise greasy hair. Simply running about a teaspoon of powder through your hair with a comb or hands will leave it looking much less oily and unwieldy.

To treat: Heartburn
1. Aloe quiets down any inflammation that is in the esophagus as well as the stomach.
2. Baking soda is a base, as it helps neutralize stomach acid, by mixing 1/2 and 1 teaspoon of baking soda with a glass of water.
3. Chewing gum, besides eliminating garlic breath, chewing gum after a meal might provide that any acid accumulated in the gut should be washed away and cleared more quickly.
4. Licorice this could ease heartburn and get to the source of the problem, the contents of your stomach are acidic…and licorice has natural stomach healing properties.
5. Slippery elm has been used in herbal remedies for centuries to treat a variety of illnesses; the tree extract thickens the layer of mucous lining the stomach, which creates a stronger barrier against acid. The way slippery elm has traditionally been prescribed is a couple tablespoons in water after meals and at bedtime."

To treat: Insect bites
Used to form a protective layer over the bitten area, clear nail polish is said to prevent irritation, allowing the body to heal the wound unhindered by the compulsion to itch.

To treat: Sore throats
Honey must surely be the best tasting 'medicine' of all. Consumed by itself or as an ingredient in an Ayurveda style lemon and ginger tea, honey has been proved in a scientific study to be just as effective as some branded cough syrups.


To treat: Sunburn
While the only way to avoid the dangers and pain of sunburn is to cover up and wear plenty of sun cream, there are a few ways to cool the skin from the irritating effects of prolonged sun exposure. Surprisingly, applying vinegar, either pure or in solution, to the skin via a spray bottle can help relieve the burning sensation. Covering the area overnight with a tea towel will also help to continue the cooling effect, although the distinctly vinegary smell can become unpleasant.

To treat: Toothache
Clove oil is a brilliant source of eugenol, a natural pain killer and antibacterial and is a popular toothache cure in folk medicine. Usually it is administered by mixing a few drops with 1/4 teaspoon of olive oil, applying cotton wool soaked in the mixture to the painful area. However, individuals using clove oil should note the risks involved. Undiluted clove oil in contact with the mouth can cause burning, tissue or nerve damage and pain, with large doses potentially leading to vomiting, sore throat, seizure, difficulty breathing, kidney failure, or liver damage. Clove oil should not be applied to broken skin.

To treat: Upset stomach
Commonly known as baking soda, bicarbonate of soda is the main ingredient in most over the counter antacids such as Pepto-Bismol. It works via a chemical reaction with excess stomach acid, resulting in a more neutral pH in your stomach. Dissolving a teaspoon in a cup of water provides an easy and cheap way of dealing with upset stomachs, although it does taste a little salty.


To treat: Warts
Another everyday item with scientific backing to prove its healing power is duct tape, which can be used to remove warts. Although usually taking about 28 days to heal the wart, the duct tape method completely resolved the warts in 85% of the cases as opposed to 60% of those using the cryotherapy method, in the study linked.  [http://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0201/p614.html]


And here is a little something for you to think about:

Toothpaste color codes:  Not many of us pay attention of the toothpaste bottom color we buy. After reading this, I bet you will consider the details which are telling a lot about your toothpaste. What you need to do is have a look at the bottom of the tube, where you will find a colored stripe. Toothpastes have different colors of stripes, depending on their composition. You need to be able to recognize them. In that purpose, in continuation we are giving you information about the different stripes:

Green:  All Natural
Blue:  Natural + Medicines
Red:  Natural + Chemicals
Black:  All Chemicals

On the other hand, even though this information is available to customers, there are opposed claims that they have nothing to do with the ingredients of the product.  You can find all this information on the list of ingredients. The decision is yours. If interested, you should do a further research on the topic and find out which is the right way to select the perfect toothpaste for you. Good Luck !  -  Bird

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