Home Remedies That Work
October 16, 2008 by Mary
Filed under Mom's Health & Wellness
Home remedies are often the stuff of old wives’ tales or crazy concoctions that aren’t really effective. However, sometimes grandma’s cure-all can do the trick to help ease common ailments. Let’s take a look at some health-related problems and the home remedies that can lessen their symptoms.
Bee Stings – Meat tenderizer really will do the trick. It contains a substance that breaks down the proteins in insect venom. Remove the stinger, then apply meat tenderizer. An ice pack can help to reduce swelling.
Burns/Sunburns – Calamine lotion or aloe vera can help with the pain of sunburn and heat burns, but be certain the burn has not blistered.
Cuts and Scrapes - Avoid infection by covering cuts and scraps with petroleum jelly. This will create a barrier to dirt and germs and will help to alleviate pain.
Diaper Rash – Try vitamin E oil on baby’s bottom if your OTC diaper cream isn’t working.
Headaches – Taking 100 milligrams of vitamin B6 has been documented in reducing the occurrence of migraines.
Indigestion - A nice, soothing cup of mint tea will surely do the trick in ending indigestion fast.
Mosquito Bites - A simple remedy for the itching and swelling caused by these pesky insects is to place ice on the bite.
Sore Throat - Try a tea made with hot water, honey, lemon, and red pepper to alleviate minor sore throat pain.
Tooth Ache - Clove oil or vanilla extra applied directly to the sore tooth can help immensely. You can also soak a cotton ball with either liquid and bite down on it gently.
Yeast Infections - Eat yogurt containing live cultures. It’s the bacteria lactobacillus acidophilus that cuts down on the yeast. You can also buy acidophilus pills at health food stores.
Give these household cures a try, but as always, see your physician or pediatrician if you have serious concerns or symptoms do not subside.
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