Transform Your Health with Essential WellHealthOrganic Home Remedies

Take Care 

No matter what you’ve heard or how desperate you are to find relief, consult your doctor or pharmacist before trying any home remedy. This is even more important if you take any type of medication, as some medications can affect the effectiveness of other medications. And remember that many home remedies don’t have solid research behind them.

Peppermint

Peppermint has been used for centuries as a remedy for health. Peppermint oil may help irritable bowel syndrome (IBC) — a long-term condition that can cause cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation — and it may also be beneficial for headaches. However, more study is needed on how much and why it helps. People use the leaves for other ailments too, but there is little evidence that it helps any.

Honey

This natural sweetener may be as effective for cough as over-the-counter medicines. It may be especially helpful for children who are too young for these medicines. But don’t give it to an infant or child younger than 1 year old. It carries a slight risk of a rare but serious type of food poisoning that can be dangerous for them. And even though you may have heard that “local” honey can help with allergies, there are no studies to support this.

Turmeric

This spice may help a variety of conditions, from arthritis to fatty liver. Some early research backs it up. Other claims, such as healing ulcers and helping skin rashes after radiation, are without evidence. If you try it, don’t overdo it: High intakes can cause digestive problems.

Ginger

It has been used for thousands of years in Asian medicine to treat stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea, and studies show it’s effective for nausea and vomiting. There’s some evidence that it might also help with menstrual cramps. But it’s not necessarily for everyone. For some people, it can cause stomach upset, heartburn, diarrhea, and gas, and it can also affect the effectiveness of some medicines. So, talk to your doctor and use it with caution.

Sex

No more, “Not tonight, dear.” It turns out that when you have certain types of headaches — especially migraines — sex can help ease the pain. It’s also been shown to improve heart health, reduce stress, and increase mental alertness.

Green Tea

This relaxing beverage does more than keep you awake and alert. It’s an excellent source of some powerful antioxidants that can protect your cells from damage and help you fight off illness. It may also reduce your risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer, such as skin, breast, lung, and stomach cancer.

Garlic

Some studies suggest that people who eat more garlic are less likely to develop certain types of cancer (garlic supplements do not appear to have this effect). It may also lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure levels, but this doesn’t seem to help much.

Chicken Soup

It seems, grandma was right: Chicken Soup can be good for a cold. Studies show that it can reduce symptoms and help you get rid of it faster. It also reduces inflammation and clears nasal fluids.

Neti Pot

You put a mixture of salt and hot water into the neti pot, which looks like a little teapot. Then pour it into one nostril and let it drain out the other. You’ll need a little practice, but once you get the hang of it, it can ease allergy or cold symptoms and even help you get rid of a cold faster. Just make sure you use distilled or cool boiled water and keep your neti pot clean.

Cinnamon

You may have heard that it can help control blood sugar for people with prediabetes or diabetes. But there’s no evidence that it does anything for any medical condition. If you plan to try it, be careful: Cinnamon extracts in large doses can be harmful to your liver.

Hot Bath

It’s good for all sorts of problems affecting your muscles, bones and tendons (the tissues that connect your muscles to your bones), such as arthritis, backaches and joint pain. And warm water can help blood flow to areas that need it, so gently stretch and work those areas while you’re in there. But don’t make it too hot, especially if you have a skin condition. The ideal temperature is between 92 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ice Pack

Use ice in a bag of frozen peas or simply in a plastic bag or wet towel within the first 48 hours of the injury to help with pain and swelling. You can also use it on injuries that cause recurrent pain and swelling — but only after physical activity, not before. Never use ice for more than 20 minutes, and remove it if your skin turns red.

Petroleum Jelly

It’s used for many things: It can help your skin retain moisture and prevent rubbing — for example, on the inside of your thighs when you run. It can also help protect your baby’s skin from diaper rash.

Ear Candling

This is dangerous and doesn’t work – don’t do it. The idea is that you insert the unlit end of a lighted, hollow candle into your ear, and that pulls the wax out. But several things can go wrong: It can push earwax deeper, candle wax can get into your ear, it can perforate your eardrum, or it can burn your ear canal, face, scalp, or hair. See your doctor if you think you have a problem with earwax.

Disclaimer:

The content provided on wellhealthorgenic.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek advice from a healthcare provider for any health concerns or before starting any new treatment. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions or if you have any concerns about your health. Wellhealthorgenic.com is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided.