Home Remedies

Allergies

2009-10-04T12:23:00.000-07:00

1.Honey often helps. Sudafed PE should not help, theoretically, as it is a decongestant (shrinks the swelling of the lining of your nose). If your cough is truly caused by allergies, a better choice would be loratidine (Claritin) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl).

2. Fresh lemonade and add a pinch of Cayenne Pepper. Lemonade contents Vitamin C which may prevent allergy symptoms.

3.Ginger and peppermint can help with the nausea. Ginger is a natural Antihistamine. Licorice may help soothe your throat as well as help you with coughing.

4. Pure squeezed lemon juice with honey for the runny nose. It also cures coughs.

5. Peppermint oil. Couple of drops in a bowl of boiling water, breathe in the steam.

6.Quercetin with bromolain, Vitamin C, Pycnogenol or Grape seed extract ,StingingNettle (herb), Homeopathy help some, Neti pot

Bruises

2009-09-25T16:38:00.000-07:00

1.Spread honey on a bandied or piece of gauze and cover the wound. Change daily.

2.Ice,a Zip Lock bag full of ice (preferably crushed) steadily on the bruise. Hold it with tape, string or a towel and the pain should go away quickly and it should disappear completely in 1 or 3 days.

3.Warm water mixed with Epsom salt helps bruises to heal more quickly.

4.Putting ice on it for twenty minutes at a time
it will reduce the swelling and help remove the color.

5.Garlic is a natural Antibiotic.Do not apply heat for the first 3 days.Taking vitamin K and C will help.Sweet potatoes are high in C.Rub the bruise with wet oatmeal,or a banana peel. Also, warm oil after 3days.Drink plenty of water.

6. Witch Hazel.Dab a little on a cotton ball and apply to the injured area.

7.Vitamin ( C ) and vitamin ( E )

8.Calcium Citrate, it helps with blood clotting.
I don't even know, how i get bruised:just see the huge purple spots appear.Arnica Cream

9.Rubbing some tea tree oil on the bruise.

10.Take aspirins for about 5 days after a bruise to prevent blood clots.

Hangover Remedies

2009-09-23T13:29:00.000-07:00

1.Drink lots of water and take some Tylenol. Cells get dehydrated.

2.Take one shot of whiskey and a hot shower. The whiskey will dull the headache, and the shower, Also drink some juice. Hypoglycemia, dehydration, acetaminophen intoxication, and vitamin B12.

3.Eat pickles, milk does the trick,coffee with a bit of lemon-juice will treat any head-ache.

4.Take a multivitamin,eat some mixed nuts.Then drink water and take another multivitamin when waking up.

5.Bananas,make a banana milkshake sweetened with honey. The banana helps calm the stomach, and with the honey, builds up the depleted blood sugar levels. The milk soothes the stomach and rehydrate your system. Bananas are also rich in the important electrolytes, magnesium and potassium, which are severely depleted during heavy drinking.

6.Resting as much you can. Eat pasta, bread, rice.

Low Blood Pressure

2009-09-21T16:05:00.000-07:00

1.Regular exercise, no trans fats, less salt, stress reduction, healthy weight.

2.Drink the juice of about 6 lemons,quick solution but only for an emergency after 3 or 4 times (one after an other).

3.You can eat more garlic and take cinnamon supplements, you can eat more leafy green vegetables and cut out the salt.

4.Quit smoking, walk 30 min. daily, Squeezing a tennis ball for 2 minutes 3 times a day 3 days a week, lose weight. Add as much cardiovascular exercise as you can, running, swimming, biking.

5.Intakes of potassium and calcium. One banana a day and drink one glass of milk a day.

Wrinkles Remedies

2009-09-20T18:40:00.000-07:00

1.Get a hunk of raw beeswax and some olive oil. Carve off a small chunk of beeswax with a knife and put it into a glass jar. Microwave it for about three to four minutes until it's melted. Use pot holders when you remove it and be very, very careful...melted beeswax on your skin would burn you badly. Add about twice the amount of olive oil as melted beeswax. At this point, I put in drops of lavender essential oil to make it smell nice, but it's not necessary. Once it dries, test the consistency. If it's too hard and sticky, remelt and add more olive oil. If it's too thin and greasy, remelt and add a little more beeswax. When you get it to feel like a creamy balm, pour it into little tins or glass jars. To use it, I either put it in a lip balm tube or I scrape some up with my fingernail, and before I go to bed, I rub it liberally all around my eyes, on the crease between my brows and on my lips...sometimes even over my throat and hands. I've been doing this for about 10 years, am 39 years old and have not a single wrinkle or an eye bag. Warning...it does make a bit of a mess, so use old spoons and jars, or use wooden shish kebab skewers to stir with.

2.Always make sure you are drinking enough water so your skin is plumped from the inside. Get enough sleep. Protect your skin from the sun and wind. Don't rub your skin - pat it gently. Keep your skin clean, but don't over do it. If you can, sleep on your back.

3.Eat lots of nuts and seeds. They contain essential fatty acids (you know, the Omega lot) and especially the seeds contain materials that are needed to sustain a new life.

4.Be gentle with your skin and it will go a long way in keeping it smooth and supple. Gently massage the marks with glycerin-honey mixture. Dip a cotton pad in unbeaten egg white, and smooth it across wrinkles. Leave it on for an hour and remove it with a cotton dipped in ice-cold water.

5.Use a natural or organic oil - coconut oil is excellent and regularly massage with a quite strong, vigorous motion (at night as makes face flushed).It's the key to it working! Skin clinics might tell you to massage gently .Initially, skin has to adjust & if soreness, or reactions happen - stop & resume when you can. Find the pace that works for you - it's different for every person. Keep up a massage routine(not as vigorous) after that & will continue improving. Skin will naturally moisterize. Only unhealthy skins need all those OTC treatments.

6.You need to start from the inside in this case. Eating salmon, nuts, fish, green tea and anything with a lot of anti oxidants and omega fatty acids has been proven to reduce wrinkles, complexion, etc. There are certain foods (starchy, sugars, etc) that will prematurely produce wrinkles rapidly.

7.Be gentle with your skin and it will go a long way in keeping it smooth and supple. Gently massage the face with glycerin-honey mixture. Dip a cotton pad in unbeaten egg white, and smooth it across wrinkles. Leave it on for an hour and remove it with a cotton dipped in ice-cold water.

8.Virgin coconut oil will keep your skin young-looking.It strengthens connective tissues so wrinkles and sagging of the skin is prevented. Dead cells on the outer surface of the skin are removed, making your skin glow.

9.Smear honey on your face and leave it for as long as possible (but 5-10mins a day will do). then rinse off with tepid water mixed with a teaspoon of cider vinegar - this has a neutral pH and will act as a toner.

10. (This is a good one ) An oatmeal paste. Get a couple pinches fo Oatmeal, enough water to cover it , micro it for 15 secs, apply to face when cooled. Allow to dry (about 15 min.) and rub off with fingers.

Headache Remedies

2009-09-20T18:20:00.000-07:00

1.Soak a cotton ball in arrack (forehead width), and put it on the forehead, lie with it for 30 minutes in a dark room. Put onion slices on forehead and relax with your eyes closed for 20-30 minutes. Stir 1 teaspoon of lavender leaves to a cup of boiling water, cool and drink 3 times daily.

2.Tylenol capsules or aspirin.

3.A nice warm cloth or one of those popcorn type closed end pillows, throw it in the microwave for less than a minute, then put it on the side of your head that hurts.Turn down the lights, or get one of those eye masks to cut out the light altogether. If you don't live alone, ask the people in your home to keep the noise to a minimum. Get lots of rest and if you work nights, make sure to get extra sleep.Don't eat heavy foods or foods with red sauce. (Spaghetti, Lasagna, ect.)Don't eat either too hot or too cold of foods.

4.Coffee blocks certain receptors in the brain.

5.I like a cup of chamomile tea.
I believe the properties of chamomile tea are soothing. And the anti-oxidants of tea purify the body,black or herbal tea is also great for combating indigestion and illness.

6.Try "Headon" It is a rub on product. BC's, "Headon" and Imitrex (prescription)

7.Cold or hot pack at the base of your neck helps as well to sooth throbbing head pain cause by the headaches. Sleeping in a cool dark room is a good way to relax as well.

8.Try this: drink a tall glass of water, then another glassful.
Relax in a darkened room away from noise. Close your eyes, do not read, watch TV. If you have some quiet music play it, but stay away from anything with a heavy bass line. Place a cool cloth over your eyes. Stay away from strong fragrances. A warm shower can also be soothing.

9.You can apply a small amount of liminent rub over the affected area and gently massage it with your fingers for several minutes then take a rest. Applying Ice helps as well as the freezing temperature of the ice overrides the pain in the head, keeping the pain off temporarily

10.Avoid late sleeping if possible;spicy, sour, stale bakery foods and alcohol.
Sweet foods, Coconut water,sweet fruits, milk, rice, sprouts, salads and good sleep will help you.

11.Cherry extract is as powerful an anti-inflammatory as ibuprofen.

12.Boil some water and put it into a bowl. Put your face over the bowl and a small towel over your head to keep the steam from escaping. Breathe in the steam and it should help you.

Sunburn Remedies

2009-09-20T17:24:00.000-07:00

1. Lotion with aloe or Shea /Cocoa butter.

2.Aloe Vera Gel, especially refrigerated cold works very well.

3.Dabbing vinegar help the pain go away. Lots of lotion after you get it cooled down.
If you have access to an aloe plant,split the leaf and scoop out the slimy gel and apply liberally.Cold compresses to cool it off would be be my first line of defense and then go from there.

4.Noxzema or standard cold cream. Takes the 'hot' feeling away.

5.Vinegar works well. Also, compresses of milk can help, too. The higher percentage of fat the better. Take ibuprofen for pain and swelling and a couple of benedryl will help with the itching and helps you sleep.

6.Mix natural (sugar free) yogurt, or milk with pure honey and smear that on. The honey alone will do wonders. Aloe Vera will help, but make sure the label doesn't have alcohol as one of it's ingredients. Drink a lot of water, avoid caffeine (makes you more sensitive to pain), and try chamomile tea foe the pain

7.Lavender and/or geranium oil in olive oil will help a lot. It gets rid of the pain, soothes the skin and relieves the redness
(inflammation). My advice would be to avoid any place that allows damage to your skin.

8.MAYONNAISE works well. and the oil in it help moisturize it. Best time to put it on is before bed.

Cough Remedies

2009-09-20T17:10:00.000-07:00

1.Warm whiskey, honey, and lemon.

2.Some hot tea with honey and lemon. Also if you heat some water to steaming, pour into a bowl and add a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil, and then drape a towel over the back of your head and lean over,deeply inhale the steam for a few minutes.

3.Chamomile tea with honey is great for a cough,Ginger-ale helps also.

4.To relieve fits of coughing due to dryness in the throat, suck a few pepper corns.Apples bring a great relief to a person with dry cough.

5.A mixture of honey and lemon juice( preferably fresh squeezed). Mix with a little warm water. Drink about 3 times a day. There are also some natural cough drops called Hore Hound or some called Ricola, they are all natural. You can also suck on lemon drops.

6. Tea helps, Taking a hot shower or even just boiling some water and breathing in the steam usually helps me,lie on your stomach instead of your back.

7.Use a infusion of ginger twice a day.Grapes help a great deal in treating cold in a few days. Consume 1 cup grape juice and also add 1-teaspoon honey to it.

Baldness Remedy

2009-09-20T15:49:00.000-07:00

1.Dice onion and put it in a small amount of water, let it sit - or you can shake it - and apply it to you scalp about an hour before you wash and condition your hair. The silica in the onion will help your hair grow.

2.Lemon peel on your head and like rub it and do this for 2 weeks.

3.Nutrition is very important. Protein and B vitamins especially. Biotin is supposed to be good to support hair growth. Omega 3/6/9 from GNC.

4.Certain hormonal imbalances and thyroid problems can cause hair thinning. So can stress, poor nutrition and over processing with chemicals like straighteners and dyes.Taking a prenatal vitamin daily and drinking lots of water too- just to boost the health of the hair from the roots to the hair

5.Hair loss can be caused by many different reasons! There are many causes of loss of hair such as stress, poor nutrition ,medications, thyroid dysfunctions, illness, fungal infections ,hormonal problems, to mention a few. (Vitamin A - an anti-oxidant which promotes healthy production of sebum in the scalp. Vitamin E stimulates circulation. Good blood circulation in the scalp is important in keeping hair follicles productive. The 'B' vitamins contribute to melanin, which gives hair its healthy color and also stimulates blood circulation. massage is also beneficial. Massage stimulates circulation. As already noted, good circulation in the scalp keeps hair follicles active. Experts suggest a few minutes of daily head massage by hand. Circulation through massage may be improved by using a few drops of lavender or bay essential oil in an almond or sesame oil base with massage. Try rubbing your scalp with garlic juice, Onion Juice or Ginger Juice (you can either of one out of three, Do not mix any of two or three).also he used herbal treatment - TrichoZed or Provillus (do not use Rogaine - it will not work!)

Depression Remedies

2009-09-20T15:30:00.000-07:00

1.Exercising, Aerobic exercise tends to help.

2.Fish Oil caps and Evening Primrose Oil. St. John's Wort is a mild anti-depressant but should not be taken in conjunction with other anti-depressants as this could overdose your serotonin levels.

3.Full spectrum lights in your home and where you work. They simulate the necessary light you need to keep from being depressed. You'll need to be in the light for at least eight hours a day to reap the full benefits. Seasonal Affective Disorder is not cured by someone insulting you, IE: "stop being lazy," "get your up," or "force yourself." Get the proper lighting for your condition and you'll feel much better.

4.Emotions, feelings, thoughts, issues and things that are ways to bother you in general. It is amazing how much better you feel because of it; feels like an enormous weight has been lifted off of you. A close family member, spouse, partner, a friend who personally has or is close to someone who faces mental health problems, even a good friend, what's important is that they are understanding and empathetic, just an all around good person is the best choice for someone you can talk to about your personal issues.

5.Aromatherapy,finding candles or essential oils in the scent of sandalwood, lavender, or jasmine. if that doesn't work, chocolate always helps

6.Taking care of plants helps with anxiety and depression. Growing useful plants, such as bell peppers tomatoes and cucumbers, but if you're in a small place and don't have much yard you can grow herbs or aloe in pot on a window ledge.
Seeing something green and growing, as well as taking the time to care for it and breathing the nice, clean air that it gives you will help relax your mind and take your thoughts away from your troubles for a little while. You'll also feel good and productive once the plants start to yield flowers and herbs that you can use.

7.5-HTP and B vitamins are two natural remedies that are commonly used to treat depression. Other supplements that have some value in treating depression include St. John's Wort, SAMe, fish oil, l-methylfolate, l-methionine, l-tryptophan, l-tyrosine, and zinc.

Backache Remedies

2009-09-20T15:16:00.000-07:00

1.Massage Therapy and Chiropractic care.

2.Heating pad, a hot bath,heating pad, icy hot, Tylenol Arthritis.

3.Cold Compress, warm the muscles up and then stretch a bit. If you have any swelling, you might want to apply some ice first to get the swelling to go down, and then some heat to loosen the muscles up so you can stretch. However, if you do have swelling, you've probably hurt something and should go see a doctor. An aspirin or an ibuprofen can also help relive the pain if it's okay for you to take these medicines.

4.Dosage of Ibuprofen

Acne Remedies

2009-09-20T13:50:00.000-07:00

1.If you have Oily skin problem, washing your face more than twice a day will cause it to break out. I've realized that soap is probably the worst thing that can be used. The soap washes away 'natural oil' and the skin will then try to replace it and therefore cause excess grease and spots.Using as hot as possible water also helps on some types of skin. 2.Sometimes acne is caused by your diet.Eating healthy help produce less breakouts.During every shower, some people use Head & Shoulders Dry Scape care shampoo and after the shower,clean your pores with rubbing alcohol.Some moisturizer after the cleaning helps too.

3.Wash the face twice daily with a tea of calendula officialism, · Mix 1 teaspoon lemon juice with 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder. Apply this paste on the pimples and wash it after 20 minutes with warm water. Repeat for two weeks, · Use aloe Vera juice on the pimples morning and night for as long as necessary (perhaps five months or longer). · Make orange peel paste by grinding it in some water. Apply on and around pimples. · Rub garlic on and around pimples.

5.Beta Carotene capsules!!! Better than oxy, clearisil, prescriptions, etc. Take three 25,000 iu beta carotene capsules with water when you wake up, and three before you go to bed. Clears up skin within weeks. Skin will no longer be oily. Rarely will you break out.

6.Apply fresh mint juice every night to treat acne and pimples as this is a good home remedy for acne

7.Put warm to hot rags on your face to open up your pores. Then apply lemon juice to your face. After you leave it on there for a few minutes make sure you rinse it off. Its gonna tickle and feel like its burning, but it works.

8.(Acne Scars), Apply cocoa butter twice a day to the scars. If going outside don't apply it because the sun might burn the skin. Work Well!!!

9.Apply a thin layer of Milk of Magnesia with a cotton ball 3 to 4 times a week, let it dry and then remove with a warm cloth before applying your normal cosmetics in the morning. It also reduces redness and inflammation associated with acne. Also, Apply a dab of good ole Listerine Mouthwash to the area of 'small pimples' at night and usually by morning the spot is clear. It doesn't irritate the surrounding skin either. : D The herbal extracts and alcohol in Listerine that are supposed to “kill germs by millions on contact” are useful in helping your blemishes heal.

10. Stop touching your face! Quit picking at that zit and don't even think about popping that pimple. You transfer oils and dirt and bacteria from your hands to your face when you touch it, only adding to your problem. Make sure you wash your hands before washing your face with them two. 2. Wash your face. You can wash gently twice a day if you'd like, but let your skin have a break sometimes too. That's the most basic of plans. If that fails you have three options: 1. Try Pro Active, when your acne clears up stop using it, you'll only be damaging your skin. 2. Talk to your doctor about getting an antibiotic for your skin, if your acne is caused by bacteria, that's far more foolproof than any face wash 3. You can try birth control, which is known to clear up skin because it controls the hormones that cause oil and clogged pores and all that stuff.