Category Archives: Home remedies

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Natural remedies for piles or hemorrhoids

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Piles is simply small amounts of swollen tissue found in the rectum or visible on the anus. Piles or hemorrhoids is a common complaint for many people mainly caused from a poor diet and lack of exercise which may lead to chronic constipation and other bowel disorders.

Below are two natural remedies that are really effective:

1. Eat a small papaya and chew a tablespoon of papaya seed everyday.

2. If rice is a staple food for you, then boil the rice together with some spinach roots (chopped finely). But make sure the spinach roots are washed thoroughly.

Sitting down can be really painful when you have piles, so to relieve the pain sit on a round inflatable float.

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How to prevent bad breath

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Here are some natural remedies for bad breath:

1. Chew on a sprig of parsley, raw celery stick or mint.

2. Gargle peppermint oil in water.

3. Carry a small plastic container of spices such as anise, clove or fennel seeds, and chew on them after meals.

4. Squeeze some lemon juice and sprinkle some mint leaves (chopped) on a slice of ripe pineapple and eat it after meal.

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How to get rid of phlegm

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Here’s a simple way to get rid of phlegm in your throat:

Drink a tablespoon of neat lime juice.

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Try this soothing soak

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If you are aching from a workout, add a teaspoon of powdered ginger to your bath. This helps soothe sore muscles. You will smell great and get rosy glow.

An alternative method is to boil a pot of water with lots of sliced ginger for a about 15 minutes. Let it cool (until it’s just nice and warm) and then remove the ginger with a strainer. Dampen a small towel in the ginger water and rub all aver your body. Wait for a few minutes then rinse your body with warm water.

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How to get rid of headache fast

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Studies have shown that if you are taking aspirin for a headache, wash it down with a glass of cola. The caffeine will help the pain medication work faster. It may also fight the headache directly by relaxing the constricted blood vessels in the head. Just remember not to go overboard. Too much caffeine can trigger a rebound headache.

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How to cure eczema

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Eczema is a chronic skin condition in which the skin becomes itchy, reddened, cracked and dry. Eczema can be triggered by certain foods or by substances that come in contact with the skin such as soaps, clothing, cosmetics and detergents.

I’ve had eczema on my hands since I was a teenager. I have tried all kinds of home remedies to reduce the terrible redness, itching and painful skin cracking of this very unpleasant skin condition. About a year ago I read a book on guidelines on safe and healthy eating and it suggests that by consuming 3 cups of oolong tea a day would help relieve the symptoms of eczema. It is believed that the polyphenols found in the tea act as antioxidant and suppress allergic responses.

Since then I have been drinking oolong tea everyday and this is the best remedy that works for my eczema.

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Home remedy for kids cough

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Yesterday I posted a home remedy for cough using coke and ginger.  This remedy works for me but not for my 6 year old daughter.  This morning she woke up with a persistent cough.  I was reading through some health articles and came across this home remedy and thought it is worth a try.  Though my daughter hated the taste, I made her swallow 4 teaspoons of this mixture.  I am really amazed how quickly she stopped coughing and I thought I should share this amazing remedy.

The recipe is from Herbally Yours by Penny C. Royal, 3rd Edition, June 1982. It seems to work for all kinds of coughs but especially for that dry  cough that keeps you awake at night.

It’s worth a try if you or your kids have that persistent cough.  Here’s the recipe.

 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
 1 Tablespoon honey
 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
 2 Tablespoons water


Mix and take by the teaspoon.

 

 

 

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Home remedy for high cholesterol

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The levels of cholesterol fall into the following categories:

a. ideal level: cholesterol level in the blood less than 5mmol/l
b. too high cholesterol level: between 5 and 6.4mmol/
c. very high cholesterol level: between 6.5 and 7.8mmol/l
d. extremely high cholesterol level: above 7.8mmol/l

This is a true story about someone who wish to remain anonymous. She has extremely high cholesterol level at 9.1mmol/l six months ago. But now her cholesterol level has dropped to 6.0mmol/l. Her secret is a simple home recipe that she consistently took 3 times a week for the past six months.

Below is the recipe:

Ingredients
6 cups water
1 medium size Soursop (picture is attached below)
Raw sugar or Rock sugar (crystallized raw sugar)

Method

1. Pour 6 cups of water into a pot.
2. Wash the soursop and cut into 4 pieces.
3. Boil the water and soursop together with lid off on high heat for about 10 minutes.
4. Turn heat to low and add enough sugar to taste, rock sugar if you have some.
5. Continue boiling at low heat for another 35 minutes.
6. Let it cool and enjoy the drink.

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Home remedy for cough

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I’m sure you have heard of chefs using coke for meat dishes in chinese cuisine. But did you know that coke can also be used as a home remedy for cough? Yes, it seemed strange but it really works.

Here’s the recipe:-

Ingredients:

Coke (1 bottle, 500 ml)
Ginger 6 – 8 slices, 3mm in thickness (add more if you like)
Lemon 4 – 5 slices (add more if you like)

Method:

1. Pour the bottle of coke into a small pot.
2. Add the ginger & lemon slices.
3. Boil both ingredients for in medium heat for about 30 minutes.
4. Sip the drink while it’s hot or let it cool and drink it warm.