Re: Cures in the Kitchen from Third Age

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Dear Liane,

I always love a home remedy over chemical soup, as I call it,

hhehe. Thank you so much for all of these awesome remedies, they are

def things that we all encounter at some point. Many blessings of

love and light, Luna

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> *The Cures in Your Kitchen*

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> By Epstein

>

> Most of us keep the bathroom cabinet stocked with remedies for

common

> ailments, but we could just as well look in our kitchen cupboards

instead.

> Many everyday ingredients can double as home cures for a host of

complaints,

> from toothache to sciatica -- and with no worry of side-effects.

Here, we

> round up 25 of the best home remedies ...

>

> *Mouth Ulcers*

> Chamomile tea can help soothe the pain of mouth ulcers, according

to London

> practitioner Dr. Rob Hicks. Allow the herbal brew to cool with the

tea bag

> in, then swill liquid around the mouth before swallowing. Do this

every

> couple of hours. It is thought the herb contains substances that

relieve

> inflammation.

>

> *Urinary Infections*

> To relieve the pain of a urinary tract infection, such as cystitis,

mix half

> a teaspoon of baking soda in an 8oz glass of water and drink, says

Dr. Jenni

> Byrom, a gynecologist at Birmingham Women's Hospital. This changes

the pH

> level of the acidic urine so that it will burn less when passing

water. Do

> this once or twice a day at the first sign of infection.

>

> Drinking a glass of homemade cranberry juice twice a day can also

help, she

> says. Cranberry juice contains chemicals which inhibit the activity

of E.

> coli, the bacteria most often responsible for cystitis. To make the

juice,

> boil fresh or frozen cranberries until soft, liquidize when cool

and drink a

> standard glass. This way, you know you are getting the benefit of

pure fresh

> fruit, unlike with a commercial drink which may be diluted and

contain added

> sugar.

>

> *Eczema*

> An oatmeal bath can help if you suffer from eczema or dry, itchy

skin, says

> Dr. Griffiths of the Blemish Clinic in Manchester, UK. This is

because

> oats contain anti-inflammatory compounds known as avenanthramides,

which

> also have an antipruritic (anti-itch) effect.

>

> Fill a piece of muslin or cheesecloth with several tablespoons of

oats and

> then let the water run through this as you fill the bath. Olive oil

can also

> be used to relieve eczema, as it contains mild antibacterial agents

which

> may help contain skin outbreaks.

>

> *Verruca*

> Taping the inside of the peel from an overripe banana to a verruca

may help

> the healing process, says podiatric surgeon O'Neill. This

is due to

> the anti-viral properties in the mucilage (the sticky substance

inside the

> peel). Apply the peel before you go to bed and do this every night

until the

> verruca has gone.

>

> *Leg Cramps*

> A glass of tonic water before going to bed can help prevent

cramping, says

> Dr. Mike Dixon, visiting professor of integrated health and care at

the

> University of Westminster, London. Tonic water contains naturally-

occurring

> quinine (the ingredient that gives it its bitter taste), which

prevents the

> muscles from going into spasm and causing the pain of a cramp.

>

> Keep a spoon by your bed, too. If you wake with leg cramps and this

makes

> your leg feel hot, put the spoon on your limb. The coolness of the

metal

> will draw heat from the body, relieving the cramp.

>

> *Sciatica*

> The muscular pain caused by sciatica can be relieved by standing

against a

> wall, with a potato placed strategically against the part of the

buttocks

> where the pain originates.

>

> " By pressing against this, the potato acts like a fulcrum on the

muscles,

> providing a pivot over which they can stretch, " says Robin

Shepherd, acting

> chairman of the General Osteopathic Council. " This will relieve the

muscular

> tension associated with sciatica. " The sciatic nerve is the largest

nerve in

> the body, running from the spinal cord and down the back of each

leg.

>

> " The potato digging into the tender muscles in the buttocks will

relieve the

> pain running down the leg, " Mr. Shepherd says. For greatest relief,

repeat

> several times every day.

>

> *Cuts, Grazes and Blisters*

> Manuka honey contains a powerful antiseptic to prevent infection

and can be

> applied in small amounts to treat cuts, grazes and blisters, says

Dr. Dixon.

> Use the lowest strength Manuka honey (basic factor 10-15).

>

> Nutritionist Jane e adds that the honey has also been shown to

have

> strong anti-viral properties, and taking a teaspoon of Manuka honey

twice a

> day may help speed up recovery after a viral infection.

>

> *Cold and Flu Symptoms*

> Relieve a stuffy nose, ear infection or congestion of the chest by

eating

> something spicy -- such as a hot curry dish, says Dr. Griffiths.

This makes

> the nose and eyes run, loosening the mucus.

>

> Garlic, which is often used in Indian food, helps break down mucus

and is

> antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial and an antioxidant, so will

help fight

> infection and boost the immune system.

>

> *Body Odor*

> Sprinkle a teaspoon of baking soda in your armpits or on your feet,

says Dr.

> Rob Hicks. A natural antiperspirant, this reduces the amount of

moisture

> normally produced in a day.

>

> *Hayfever*

> Cold, wet tea bags wrapped in paper towels can help soothe itchy

eyes caused

> by a cold or hayfever, says Manchester-based Dr. Simenoff.

It is

> thought the tannic acid in tea can help reduce the itch.

>

> Smearing Vaseline up each nostril can also help, says Dr. Dixon.

The pollen

> catches on the sticky jelly, preventing it from travelling further

up the

> nose and triggering an allergic reaction. Remove the Vaseline every

two

> hours with a tissue, and then repeat the process.

>

> *Nausea*

> Ginger can help, because compounds in the spice have anti-sickness

> properties. A study involving Danish naval cadets found that taking

just 1g

> of powdered ginger before embarkation reduced symptoms of

seasickness --

> including dizziness -- by almost 40 percent, and slashed the

frequency of

> vomiting by more than 70 percent.

>

> It's also good for morning sickness.

>

> According to Dr. Hicks, pregnant women may get greater benefit from

eating

> ginger biscuits. These have the added benefit over powdered ginger

of

> helping to maintain blood sugar levels, and nausea is often caused

by low

> blood sugar.

>

> *Arthritis*

> To ease the joint pains caused by arthritis, mix one teaspoon of

honey with

> one teaspoon of cider vinegar and take with breakfast, says Dr.

Dixon. Both

> ingredients are natural anti-inflammatories.

>

> *Ingrown Toenail*

> Draw out the infection from a septic ingrown toe nail by making a

poultice

> from bread mashed in milk, suggests O'Neill. Apply it to

the toe

> with cling film and leave it on for at least 20 minutes. Repeat

this until

> the pus begins to come out. " The heat of the warmed milk widens the

blood

> vessels and draws the infection to the surface, " says Mr. O'Neill.

>

> *Discolored Teeth*

> Prevent discoloration of the teeth by having a piece of sugarless

gum after

> drinking tea or coffee, says dentist Dr. Phil Stemmer of the Teeth

For Life

> Clinic in London. Chewing gum causes an increase in the production

of

> saliva, which will help to wash away such liquids before they have

a chance

> to stain your teeth.

>

> *Splinters*

> To remove a splinter, take a piece of sticky tape, press on the

area firmly

> and then remove by pulling from the opposite direction to the way

the

> splinter is embedded, advises Rob Hicks. The splinter should come

out on the

> tape.

>

> *Headache*

> At the first sign of a headache, have a cup of tea, suggests

nutritionist

> Jane e. " Headaches are caused by changes in the blood vessels:

they

> either contract or expand. A small dose of caffeine seems to

reverse these

> changes. "

>

> *Ear Wax*

> Soften ear wax by applying a few drops of olive oil into the ear

four times

> a day, advises Dr. Byrom. " This is as effective as anything you can

buy over

> the counter for ear wax. "

>

> *Athlete's Foot*

> Take a clove of raw garlic and apply to the affected area.

>

> Active chemical compounds known as ajoenes in the garlic act as

potent

> antifungals and may stop the growth of a range of common fungal

infections,

> including thrush and athlete's foot.

>

> Mr. O'Neill adds that mixed to a paste and applied between the toes

and on

> the sole, baking soda can also help prevent athlete's foot.

>

> *Warts*

> Soak an infected hand or foot in diluted vinegar to get rid of

unsightly

> warts, advises Sheffield-based practitioner and orthopaedic

physician Dr.

> Rav Naik. " The acid in vinegar will destroy the viral particles in

the

> wart, " he says.

>

> Soak for at least 15 minutes every day and repeat until warts clear.

>

> *Toothache*

> You can get swift relief from a toothache by dipping a cotton ball

in oil of

> cloves and applying it directly on to the area, says dentist Dr.

Philip

> Stemmer.

>

> Cloves have natural pain-killing properties. Indeed, doctors in

Germany have

> recently devised a quick-acting anaesthetic based on the plant.

>

> Be careful, though, not to leave the cotton ball on for more than a

couple

> of minutes, as it can cause irritation to the gums. You can buy oil

of

> cloves from health food shops.

>

> *Wasp Stings*

> Treat a wasp sting by rubbing with a slice of onion, says Dr.

Simenoff. This

> will reduce the swelling and pain and speed up the recovery time.

There are

> enzymes in fresh-cut onion that help break down the compounds in a

sting

> that cause inflammation.

>

> *Upper Back Pain*

> To relieve upper back pain, place a rolling pin on the floor and

lie on top

> of it so that it runs across the back, positioned between your

shoulder

> blades, and forms a T-shape with your spine, says osteopath Robin

Shepherd.

>

> " By rolling the body over it up and down, this will arch the spine

and so

> relieve the tension in the muscles which causes back pain. " Always

contact

> your doctor if the problem persists.

>

> Source: Daily Mail; London (UK). Provided by ProQuest Information

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