Looking for a great skin refresher? How about a surprising remedy for a stuffy nose? Or a cure for blisters? The solutions may be as close as your kitchen pantry. Here are five surprising uses for everything from salt to honey.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Health's Top Stories
Sign up for a free weekly email with our most up-to-date information.
Natural Remedies
Content by Health.com editors, independent of sponsor
Secret Service: Alternative Home Remedies From Everyday Food
Last Updated: March 16, 2009
Filed Under: Natural Remedies
Also Tagged: home remedies, natural, organic
Filed Under: Natural Remedies
Also Tagged: home remedies, natural, organic
We require all participants in interactive areas to accept the terms of the Time Inc. subscriber agreement. Please read the agreement before making comments. When you click on the button above to submit your comments, you are indicating your acceptance of and are agreeing to adhere to the terms of the subscriber agreement.
Comments (6)
We have recently started using essential oils in our home for many 100% natural alternatives. They have replaced most of our over the counter drugs. We feel much better about using them on our kids then all the other medicine but also go to the doctor when needed. It’s just nice to have an alternative that you can feel good about and that works so well. Our blog is http://www.doterrahealth.com if you want to find out more.
I was wondering if someone can reccomend a natural remedy for Osteoarthritis (sp?) i have it in my knees and my lower back I was told I have degenerative disc disease , which the Drs said is a type of arthritis.
Please help .. Drs have me on Loratb 7.5 mgs 4 x a day. I want off of this pain med , it doesnt even take away half of my pain most of the time.
Thank You
For Cheryl:
Try cutting way back on refined flour products and white sugar because they cause inflammation in the body. Unfortunately, as difficult as it is, losing weight will help take pressure off the joints affected. Try eating a balanced diet from meats and veggies with some fruit – cherries are VERY good for alleviating inflammation and all types of berries, especially blueberries, are FULL of anti-oxidants and other great for you stuff – they are called “Super Foods”. Grape juice or one glass of red wine a day is great for anti-inflammation too. Also, try fish oil supplements and ginger supplements as these are anti-inflammatory natural food-based supplements. Also, glucosamine sulfate w/MSM could help, or glucosamine w/chondroitin. Lortab is a VERY STRONG narcotic pain reliever and you are right in wanting to get away from it.
I, too have osteoarthritis in my lower back. I do not take any drugs. Except for CosaminDS ( glucosomine’chondroitin). It is working. The biggest help is strengthening the muscles in my abs and lower back. It has made a HUGE difference. Situps and back extensions (on a stability ball) are fabulous. I am stiff in the am, so I do a few back exercises in bed (knees to chest, one knee at a time to chest, and pelvic tilts).It loosens everything up.
I was wondering if anyone can recommend ANYTHING for serbor. dermatitis. I have gone to skin specialist and spending much $$ and no relief. I hope you can help me. I never see any magazine articles on this or even trying to find help.
For Nancy
Try a tablespoon of flaxoil for inflammation. take it in some yogurt first thing in the morning. weight loss and glucosamine will help also curcumin is great for inflammation. Vitamin C and B are good. Pilates and Alexander Technique will help build muscles to strengthen your back and improve your posture. I have the same problem as you but take no meds at all and have no pain.