I never knew this, but if you have a sore throat, here is a good remedy. Buy a bag of salt and vinegar chips and eat it. The salt draws out the impurities of the sore throat. Salt is a natural heali...

For centuries, people have rubbed red pepper into sore muscles and cold fee for warmth. The chemical which gives pepper its heat is capsaicin which has been used in several over-the-counter ointments...

Here’s an old trick. If you have a painfully sore throat, it provides great but temporary relief to take a shot of liquor. The stronger the better. The alcohol in the liquor will kill the bacter...

Several studies have shown that small amounts of cinnamon can lower blood glucose in diabetics. The active inredient in cinnamon appears to be a polyphenol type-A polymer which activates insulin rece...

- Gargle with an iodized salt and water mixture to alleviate sore throats. Gargle regularly during the winter months to help if you have problems with frequent sore throats. - Instead of using mout...

When you are feeling tired, run-down, and low on energy, try making this concoction of "gingersnap milk" to rev up your energy. Shred a small piece of ginger and add it to a cup (microwave ...

Make some ginger lemonade to help clear conjestion. Steep 2 tablespoons of shredded ginger in a pot of boiling water for several minutes. Allow the water to cool (if you are in a hurry, place the wa...

Tick Repellent 2 tablespoons vegetable or nut oil (almond oil contains sulfur, a repellent in its own right) 10 to 25 drops Rose Geranium essential oil Combine the ingredients in a glass jar...

INGREDIENTS 1 cup water 1 teaspoon freshly grated or powdered gingerroot 1 teaspoon powdered peppermint leaves and flower tops Honey and/or lemon to taste For pregnant women, drink no more th...

To reduce hemorrhoid discomfort and to aid healing, try this formula. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon powdered comfrey root 2 tablespoons aleo vera gel Witch Hazel Mix honey, co...

Before the advent of modern dentistry with its modern painkillers, dentists rubbed aching teeth with anesthetic herb oils. Clove oil is still included in some first aid dental kits for temporary reli...

This stinging nettle infusion acts as a natural antihistamine. INFUSION INGREDIENTS 1 cup water 1-2 teaspoons powdered stinging nettle leaves and stems honey and/or lemon to taste Bring wat...

This formula can help keep your face pimple-proof. Goldenseal has some antibacterial properties, and basil has been shown to be effective against acne. 1 cup water 1 teaspoon powdered basil leave...

Avocado: Eating avocado can help get rid of intestinal decomposition that can cause bad breath. Parsley: Boil parsley with two cups of water along with some cloves. Strain out the parsley and cl...

Brandy: Mix 2 tablespoons with warm water and drink before bed. Ginger: Soak some ginger leaves in lime juice and consume after meals. Dill Oil: Consume a drop of dill oil with a tablespoon o...