When something hurts and you’re in a pinch, you would most likely find medication around the house to relieve you of your pain instantly. Knowing about nature’s wonders is like a balm in itself; the things you find lying around the house can be used for symptom relief. This means that it is capable of easing the pain; but must not be considered the sole treatment for the underlying source of the discomfort.
Nevertheless, there is nothing that can beat having a healthy lifestyle that focuses on nutrient-rich food, fructose intake of less than twenty-five grams a day, avoidance of toxins, stress-free living, and exercise.
A holistic lifestyle and adherence to natural remedies can be less costly and toxic than their drug equivalent in the long run. It has been said that validated folk remedies can help cure an ailment, and the number of deaths associated with taking them is far lesser as compared to medical errors that are attributable to prescription drugs.
- Ginger – A rhizome that is found in everyone’s kitchen. It is used as a spice for cooking, an additive for delicacy, and as medication for stomach upsets and nausea. Researchers have found that the compounds in ginger help in gastrointestinal function and are known to prevent skin cancer.
- Clove Oil – This is an essential oil from cloves that can be bought in any over-the-counter health food stores or pharmacy stores online. It is a known home remedy for toothache since it numbs the mouth area and helps stop the infection from spreading.
- Oregano Oil – This is a perennial herb that is otherwise known as wild marjoram and is used as a spice in most kitchens for its unique sweet flavor, especially in pizzas. It is used as an antiseptic and a cure for ailments in the stomach and the respiratory area. It is oftentimes used as a gargle to alleviate a sore throat.
- Olive Oil – Has been used since ancient history for skin care. During Egyptian times, this was used for massage to prevent athletic injuries, relieve muscle fatigue, and do away with the buildup of lactic acid. The abundance of Squalene in olive oil shows promise for sufferers of acne, psoriasis, and other skin disorders. The intake of olive oil may lower the risk of heart disease and blood cholesterol
- Cabbage Leaves – Our favorite additions to any cuisine. It is hard to find a kitchen without several heads of cabbage stuck in the fridge. Its other uses include the reduction of facial bruises and as a compress to reduce swelling from sprains. Its most common use is to help relieve breast engorgement after childbirth.
- Propolis – Nature’s wonder from the honey bees. This is collected from botanical sources and bees used it to seal spaces in between the hives. Color varies, but the most common is dark brown. Propolis can be bought in health food stores and traditional pharmaceutical companies. It is known to relieve inflammation, viral disease, ulcers, minor burns and scalds. It is also used to promote a healthy heart and boost the immune system. One of its popular uses is as a remedy for sore throat.
- Vitamin C – Vitamin C or ascorbic acid performs numerous functions in the human body. Among its most vital function is acting as a natural antioxidant. One natural source is Acerola, a fruit-bearing shrub whose Vitamin C component is better absorbed by the human body than the synthetic variety. It is commonly used for treating coughs and colds.
- Pure Water – Remedy when you have a case of hiccup. What you do is have somebody hold the ear close to the ear canal while gulping a glass full of water. It is a remedy that never fails. One other factor why you need to drink a good amount of water is that it could lower your risk of having a heart attack. Based on the research done by the American Journal of Epidemiology in 2002, those who drink more than five (5) glasses a day, lower their chances of having a heart attack by forty-one percent (41%).
- Tomatoes – Who would not find a single tomato in one’s kitchen? This kitchen staple that is found in most cuisines is also known for its antioxidant properties due to its large concentration of lycopene. Intake of tomatoes is associated with bone health and its innate ability to lower cholesterol. It helps prevent the clumping together of blood cell platelets thus lower heart problems like atherosclerosis.
