Honey - One teaspoon of honey can stop a cough. Honey coats and soothes an irritated throat. You can repeat the dose as often as needed.
Liquid Dish Soap - Can be used for Poison Ivy or Poison Oak, washing the area with liquid dish soap within two hours of contact may prevent you from getting an itching red rash.
Tart Cherry Juice - Drinking tart cherry juice can help prevent gout attacks, relieve muscle soreness after exercise, and possibly help with arthritis pain because of its natural anti-inflammatory properties.
Baby Shampoo - A half and half solution of baby shampoo and warm water is a simple, effective way to clean eyelids that are itchy, red or crusty.
Menthol Rub - Applying mentholated ointments such as strong-smelling Vick’s VapoRub has been shown to be safe, cost effective treatment for toenail fungus, often more effective than over-the-counter products.
Witch Hazel – Witch hazel is derived from the leaves and twigs of a flowering shrub. For more than a century, the clear, refined extract has been used as an astringent to help tighten the skin and relieve inflammation.
Ginger – Ginger can help reduce nausea and relieve motion sickness. Surgery: 1 gram taken 24 hours before help reduce vomiting. Chemotherapy: ¼ teaspoon for three days before treatment. Motion sickness: 1-2 pieces of crystallized ginger before traveling. Caution! Ginger extract capsules are much stronger and may actually cause stomach upset. Don’t go above two grams of ginger.
Water – Daily gargling with plain tap water can help cut the number of colds and respiratory infections you get, as well as relieve symptoms if you’re already sick. Gargling whether with salt water or water with lemon and honey, as a safe, effective way to soothe and cleanse a sore throat.
Disclaimer:
You should consult you Doctor before using any of these Home Remedies.
Use these at your own risk. Not approved by the FDA.
