There are lots of home remedies that can help to improve your health. Before modern technologies, patients and doctors had to rely on natural techniques and herbal remedies to treat illnesses, which has always been effective. Although the modern medicine is beneficial to our health, we still sometimes have to fall back on the traditional way. Home remedies actually have less side effects and help to improve your health. Below are some of the home remedies you probably don’t know about.
1. Banish athlete’s foot with garlic
Garlic is highly nutritious, as it contains allicin, a compound known to have potent medicinal properties. Crush some garlic cloves with olive oil. It was used in ancient cultures to reduce fatigue and enhance the work capacity of laborers. Several studies have shown how it helps with exercise performance, and also reduces exercise-induced fatigue. Crush some cloves with olive oil and rub the mixture on the affected area with a cotton ball several times a day, until the infection clears up.
2. Put the freeze on migraines
Cold temperature works perfectly for migraines. You can apply cold packs on your forehead and temples or the back of your neck for 10 to 15 minutes. This will numb the nerve that sends pain signals and constricts blood vessels. The sensation you get from the chilly feeling can also be a form of distraction from the migraine. You can get some over-the-counter products like Mentholatum Migraine Ice or Excedrin Cooling Pads to apply cold feeling to the skin.
3. Soothe sore throat with sage
Sage has been used in traditional medicine for years and the leaves are used as a popular culinary herb. A European study found that a spray containing 15% sage gave significant relief within two hours as compared to those on a placebo. You can substitute your regular tea with homemade sage tea. Remove boiled water from heat and put sage in the water, and let steep for about 3 to 5 minutes. Strain, pour in a cup, add lemon and honey and drink either hot or cold.
4. Try ginger for nausea
Ginger contains Gingerol, a substance known to have potent medicinal properties. Over the years, ginger has been shown to treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness. It accelerates stomach emptying and intestinal gas release.
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