Natural Remedies For Common Ailments

With all the illnesses and diseases plaguing society today, it has become too easy to use pharmaceutical medications to treat almost everything. However, many people don’t realize that medications have several side effects on the human body. The reason why this fact is often taken for granted is because side effects, oftentimes aren’t immediately noticeable or compound over time, which can lead to a more severe or fatal condition.

Medications are not the only cure when it comes to preventing or treating illness. All that we need to survive is easily available around us in the form of natural remedies. These alternative medications can be used to treat many common illnesses without side effects.  Not only are they all-natural and safe but they are also more cost-efficient than pharmaceutical drugs.

Read on below to learn how to use natural remedies for common ailments:

Nausea:  Freshly made ginger tea is a delicious yet effective way of addressing nausea and preventing motion sickness. Boil 2 teaspoons of grated ginger for a 1-cup serving; drink 1 or 2 servings.

Arthritis and joint pain: Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory food that can greatly reduce the pain associated with arthritis. There are many ways you can reap the benefits of turmeric. One is by making turmeric tea by adding a teaspoon of ground turmeric to 4 cups of boiling water and drinking it as is. Two is by applying turmeric topically. Simply mix turmeric powder with warm milk, sesame or coconut oil, or warm water. This creates a paste that can address pain when applied directly to the affected area.

Urinary tract infection: Drinking at least 3 8-ounce glasses of organic unsweetened cranberry juice can help speed up healing time from UTIs. Cranberry juice has been proven to prevent bacteria from adhering to the bladder wall which causes urinary tract infections. You can also eat up to 2 handfuls of fresh cranberries as a natural remedy to UTI.

Acne: Mix 1 part of organic tea tree oil with 9 parts of water and apply directly to acne in your body using a cotton ball. Leave it on the affected area for 3-5 minutes then wash off using a gentle cleanser.

Sore throat: Make a garlic solution containing 6 pressed garlic cloves in a glass of warm water. Gargle with this mixture twice daily for 3 days. Garlic is a potent anti-microbial herb that can effectively kill germs and bacteria that cause a sore throat. The warm water in this solution soothes inflamed tissue in your mouth and throat area.

Skin burn:  Aloe vera gel makes excellent natural first-aid and pain relief from skin burns. Aloe vera is anti-inflammatory and is also soothing for the skin, particularly important when the skin has experienced burning due to irritated nerve endings.

Foot odor: Take a nightly foot bath in a solution of 1 cup vinegar diluted in 2-3 cups of water. This will help to naturally eliminate bacteria that are lingering on your foot. Another natural remedy for foot odor is soaking your feet in a strong mixture of warm black tea since the tannins in this tea can close pores and kill bacteria. Do any of these remedies nightly for 1 week.

Common cold: Squeeze the juice of a lemon and pour it into one cup. Mix it with a tablespoon of organic honey and boiling water. The vitamin C from the lemon will reduce the severity of the cold. Honey is a natural but potent immunity booster that can also protect your throat during a cold. Sip a cup of this drink 2 or 3 times each day to treat the common cold.

Bad breath:  Before brushing your teeth in the morning, gargling with these natural ingredients will help to reduce bad breath.  Add some fresh lemon juice, in a small cup, and gargle to kill bacteria. Follow it up by eating plain yogurt which is loaded with lactobacillus bacteria which are beneficial in replacing the harmful bacteria in your mouth that causes the foul-smelling odor. This powerful combination will neutralize odor instantly and its effects can last up to 18 hours.

Chapped lips: Gently rub some olive oil directly on your lips. Olive oil will naturally lubricate and soften lips, fighting dryness. The soothing effects of olive oil can be felt immediately but it may take a few more days for the skin to reduce cracked lines.

Stiff neck:  Stiff neck is usually caused by circulation and lymph node problems. You can easily address this at home by using contrast hydrotherapy, or blasting hot water for 10 seconds followed by cold water for 10 seconds directly on your neck. Do this three times while in the shower, ensuring that you always end with a cold blast of water. Contrast hydrotherapy will improve circulation and blood flow, resulting in a more flexible neck with reduced pain.

Puffy eyes: Dip a bag of black tea in hot water for a few minutes to activate the tea’s tannins. Cool the bag in the refrigerator for 20 minutes then apply the bag directly onto closed eyes for 10-15 minutes. Practice daily and soon enough you will begin to see improvements in your eyes. The tannins will work to tighten and deflate eye bags.

Whiten teeth: Mix some fresh strawberries with a teaspoon of baking soda. Put this mixture on a toothbrush and use it to brush your teeth. Do this once every 3 months to naturally whiten teeth without the harmful chemicals found in commercially made toothpaste.

Yeast infection:  The human body naturally contains a balance of both good and bad bacteria. Yeast infections occur when the amount of good bacteria is on a decline. Consuming yogurt which is full of good bacteria can treat yeast infections. Women who are more prone to developing yeast infections are recommended to consume yogurt daily to reduce its occurrence.