Saturday, February 18, 2012

4 Cheap & Natural Cures That Work

Aloe Vera: According to some research, aloe gel may
sooth ulcers and improve bowel regularity
Let's be honest, most of time when we feel a cold coming on or even encounter a minor bodily ailment, we don't always run straight to the drugstore or make a visit to the doctor's office. I know for me personally, that is almost always the case (unless it's a life-or-death sort of situation). Especially as a busy college student, I don't always have the time or money to go out of my way to pay and receive treatment, or to be blatantly honest, I am simply just lazy at times and would rather find a quick and easy fix for myself.

So for those of you who are like me, here are some easy home-remedies to try that can help you feel better fast:
  1. Lemon Juice on a Bug Bite-- Acidic liquids like lemon juice or even vinegar can act as powerful anti-sting treatments. Since venom in stingers tend to be alkaline, by applying something acidic can counteract the poison and prevent it from spreading. A drop or two on the spot should do the job!
  2. A Pinch on the Hand to Lower Anxiety-- This acupressure move is often prescribed to reduce stress: squeeze the fleshy portion of skin between your thumb and pointer finger to the point where you slightly feel uncomfortable but not painful, and hold for three minutes. By doing so, the pressure raises endorphin levels, which are you body's natural feel-good chemicals.
  3. Honeyed Rum for a Cold-- In case you don't have Nyquil laying around, there is this alternative cure for stuffiness and a sore throat: a "cocktail" made with a few ounces of hot water, one tablespoon of rum, the juice of one lemon and three tablespoons of honey. The alcohol added is to help relieve pain and relax you, and the honey is antiviral and will coat the throat for a soothing effect.
  4. Aloe Vera for Tummy Troubles-- Aloe Vera has been revered by Hawaiians as a cure-all wonder plant for years. Not only do they rub it on cuts and sunburns, they also ingest the gel to calm upset stomach and prevent constipation.
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 19, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    I love the Honeyed Rum for a Cold. My grandfather always tries to make me that exact concoction when I go to visit him. He has 2 dogs and 4 cats, and I am highly allergic. He swears it’s a remedy for allergies as well. It normally just puts me to sleep, so I’m unsure if it actually works or not. It makes more sense to take it for a cold than allergies; maybe my grandfather’s memory is just a bit off.

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  2. Abel AbrahaApril 22, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    The amount information that I read is extremely vital, that I will try to remember, and recommend to others. I also do not have the time to go to local drugstore at times, and also forget at times when running a few errands. But the entire home remedies that, I read, I never heard of which is fascinating to learn. But the remedy for Nyquil, honey rum for a cold is incredible I never once thought there was alternative to Nyquil, and the remedy for sunburns and cuts is incredible as well.

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