Home Remedies
How much time and money do you spend being
sick, going to the doctor's and taking medicine to try and help cure an
illness or disease?
Don't be in a rush to get pharmaceutical pills and medicines that may
cause various negative effects. Try these wonderful, natural and proven
home remedies to help those aches and pains, without the side effects,
instead. They will also provide your digestive system with a healthy
boost!
Anise
For congestion resulting from allergies, colds or flu, as well as relief
for upset stomach and gas, prepare some tea by soaking 1 teaspoon of
anise seeds, in 1 cup of boiling water. Strain before drinking. In
addition, chewing anise seeds is effective for treating bad breath.
Cardamom
To aid digestion, prepare an infusion of one teaspoon of cardamom with 1
cup boiling water. Once soaked, drink with a meal.
Bay Leaves
To treat dandruff, soak a handful of bay leaves in 1 liter of water -
bring to a boil and then remove from heat. Cover the water for 20
minutes until the liquid cools. Pour on your hair and let it sit for 45
to 60 minutes. Rinse the hair well.
Ginger
For relief from nausea, prepare an infusion of 1/2 teaspoon ginger in 1
cup of boiling water. Strain before drinking. Alternatively, chewing
fresh ginger can be all the more efficient.
To alleviate headaches, make a paste by mixing ground ginger with water
and smear it over the painful area. For alleviating cough and heartburn
mix 1/2 a teaspoon of ground ginger with one teaspoon of honey.
Basil
For relief from a cough, prepare an infusion of dried basil leaves: 1
teaspoon in 1 cup of boiling water. Soak the leaves and then add honey.
Dill Seed
Try to swallow a teaspoon of dill seeds to stop hiccups. In
addition,chewing on this herb's seeds will reduce bad breath.
Fennel Seeds
Chewing fennel seeds can alleviate bad breath and relieve stomach
cramps. An infusion can be prepared by soaking 1 teaspoon of fennel
seeds in 1 cup boiling water. Strain before drinking. Crush the seeds a
little before the brew. This will help to treat gas.
Garlic Powder
Garlic powder is a natural mosquito repellent. Make a paste of garlic
powder and water, which can be applied to your pulse points, behind the
knees, the ankles, a drop or two on the cheeks, face and neck. Be sure
to keep it away from your eyes.
Caraway Seeds
Chewing caraway seeds helps relieve gas. An infusion can also be
prepared by soaking 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds in 1 cup boiling water.
Strain before drinking.
Cinnamon
To raise the amount of good cholesterol in your body, mix 1/2 a teaspoon
cinnamon in coffee or tea. For treating joint pain, you should try 1/2 a
teaspoon of cinnamon mixed with 1 teaspoon of honey.
Cinnamon may also be used to alleviate menstrual cramps. Just add a
little cinnamon to your coffee and tea or sprinkle on food.
Clove
Chew 1 clove root to remove bad breath or to treat dental pain. Place on
the tooth until the pain is gone. You can also chew 3-4 cloves roots to
relieve nausea or a sore throat.
Ground Black Pepper
To stop bleeding, sprinkle a generous amount of black pepper over the
cut and it will neutralize the bleeding and the pain.
Cayenne Pepper
To clear the sinuses, sprinkle some red pepper on food or gargle with
water to relieve a sore throat. In addition, cayenne pepper suppresses
appetite and speeds up metabolism. Sprinkle a little on your toothbrush
or add a cup of water and gargle to rinse your mouth, prevent gum
disease, accelerate the healing of gingivitis and treat toothaches. You
can also prepare a solution of 1 teaspoon of pepper with 1 cup of water
and apply it to the affected area.
Allspice (Also known as: Jamaica pepper, pepper, myrtle pepper, pimenta)
To relieve muscle aches, ground the allspice to powder form, then add a
little water to get a thick paste texture. Apply to a strip of clean
cloth and put it on the painful area.
Celery Seeds
To relieve fluid retention, prepare a diuretic infusion by crushing 1.5
teaspoons of celery seeds in 1 cup of boiling water, then soak for 20
minutes.
This infusion may also be used to hasten the arrival of a late menstrual
cycle. It also helps to treat high blood pressure and anxiety.
Peppermint or spearmint
For treatment of abdominal pain and cramps, prepare an infusion from 1.5
teaspoons of dried mint leaves per cup of boiling water. Strain before
drinking.
Salt
Salt is an effective cure for pain and acts as a great disinfectant too.
Prepare a solution of salt and water and rub it on the insect bite area
or rinse your mouth with salt-water several times a day to disinfect
the mouth and throat.
Cumin
Boil 1 cup of water with 1 teaspoon of cumin and let it cook for a few
seconds. Cool and drink in one sip to relieve your cold symptoms.
Turmeric
To bring your temperature down, stir 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
with 1 cup of warm milk and add a teaspoon of honey.
Thyme
Get relief from a cough and a sore throat with an infusion of thyme. Mix
1 tablespoon of dried thyme with 1 cup of boiling water. Strain and
drink. To ease a gassy situation, mix 1 teaspoon of thyme with 1 cup of
boiling water and strain before drinking.
Mustard Powder
To relieve congestion, mix 1 tablespoon of mustard powder with 1 liter
of hot water and then soak your feet. Please note that mustard plasters
have been used traditionally to treat coughs, colds and the flu.
Coriander
Boil 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds in 1 cup boiling water, it will help
you deal with high cholesterol levels.