Many take them with a skeptical grain of salt, but home remedies for common ailments have been around longer than the medical profession itself.
There is no argument that some of the world’s best cures have their foundations firmly rooted in nature. So why is it often so hard to believe that home remedies are just as good if not better than the expensive medicine that you can pick up at the pharmacy?
Take a look at these remedies for a variety of ailments ranging from sore throats to bee stings.
There is no argument that some of the world’s best cures have their foundations firmly rooted in nature. So why is it often so hard to believe that home remedies are just as good if not better than the expensive medicine that you can pick up at the pharmacy? Take a look at these remedies for a variety of ailments ranging from sore throats to bee stings.
So why is it often so hard to believe that home remedies are just as good if not better than the expensive medicine that you can pick up at the pharmacy? Take a look at these remedies for a variety of ailments ranging from sore throats to bee stings.
*This post is made purely for recreational use as I am not a medical professional*
The Cough Or Sore Throat
A dry and tickly cough is the bane of many people’s lives at some point or another.
Often accompanied by a sore throat, a cough can prevent you from getting to sleep, wake you up at all sorts of ungodly hours and can leave you feeling tired.
Licorice root tea is the natural equivalent of a cough syrup.
It loosens up your mucus and soothes your throat leading to less unwanted tickles in the night. If you’re not a fan of licorice, you could try thyme tea. Maybe a more acquired taste, thyme naturally relaxes your throat muscles resulting in less coughing.
Ears
Our ears need taking care of as much as the rest of our body. When our ears ache or become blocked, the pain can be unbearable.
If you have wax totally blocking your ear, a couple of drops of warm olive oil can work wonders.
Your ear may block fully while you let it settle but it loosens the wax which then slowly corkscrews its way out of your ear.
There are more remedies here, clearly explaining the best natural course of action for your ailment as well as tips on how to prevent blocked ears occurring in the first place.
Heartburn
Not for the faint hearted, a spoonful of mustard taken neat will work wonders on the burning sensation in your chest.
The mustard has alkaline properties, therefore neutralizing the acid attack.
Although the taste may have you wincing for a moment or two, the effect should be felt pretty much instantly allowing you to carry on with the rest of your day.
For a more preventative measure, try eating a ripe banana every day. Bananas are also beneficial if you need a more alkaline based diet.
Bee Stings
Anyone who has had the misfortune of being stung by a bee knows the pain it can cause. Removing the sting, if stuck in your skin, is the first course of action.
Don’t squeeze or you will inject more venom into your body. Once removed, dab toothpaste on the sting site. The alkaline nature of toothpaste will counteract the acid found in the venom.
All bee stings take time to settle down, but by using toothpaste you may speed up your recovery.
Explore natural remedies and find the ones that work for you. While modern medicine no doubt has its place in the modern world, there are other more natural alternatives to try out there.
