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Do You Have a Favorite Home Remedy?

Submitted by: Ray @ Tip Hero 11/05/2009 1:16 AM

A while back Tip Hero reader Susan posted a home remedy on acid reflux. I had been having bouts of acid reflux at the time and tried Susan's approach. Sure enough, it helped. So now I'm wondering if any other Tip Heroes out there have any home remedies to share. Do you have a favorite home remedy? Please share in the comments below.

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Well, I totally just got rid of a bladder infection with Vitamin C boosted Cranberry pills!
Plus if you have a problem with sour stomach, chammomile tea is the way to go, before and after if its really bad, or just after you eat, to help your belly settle, calms the nerves too! Lots of water helps prevent indigestion, and could alleviate minor headaches if you are prone, because most of us walk around dehydrated! Wrap a bandana tight around your forehead for tension headaches. STRETCHING, WALKING, HOT BATHS AND SOOTHING MUSIC ALL HELP WITH A MULTITUDE OF NERVE RELATED AND MUSCLE RELATED ISSUES! Simple, yes! Easy, yes! Able to prevent worse complications that could potentially land you at the doctor's office or worse yet the hospital, YES! It's easy to take care of yourself, just leave time in your day for you, too!

Posted by anonymous on November 05, 2009 10:05 AM

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Ginger tea works wonders for an upset stomach.

Posted by Karen on November 05, 2009 12:25 PM

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If you have morning sickness when pregnant ginger, and accupucure wrist bands work GREAT.
If you get really dry, cracked feet don't spend $25 or more on expensive lotions that don't work (I did for years) my dr. said to try Vicks Vapor Rub (or generic version), and also petroleum jelly. Just rub on to cracked heels and put on cotten socks before going to bed. You will be amazed...works better than special foot cremes I paid tons of money for.
And if you have pain from diabetic neuropathy try making a paste from hot peppers (grind in a small food processor) apply to area and wrap with an ace bandage. It may burn the skin at first, but give it a few days...my mom swears by this.

Posted by Michelle on November 05, 2009 1:12 PM

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For congestion: Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to a cup of hot water (no need to stir), and set the cup a few feet from the patient. I started doing this for my son when he was little, and still use it for myself, decades later. My mom used to rub Vicks VapoRub on my chest when I was a kid (there's eucalyptus in it), which also works, but my version is not as messy.

Posted by Nancy on November 05, 2009 1:28 PM

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Apple cider vinegar is great for food poisoning. If you feel like you ate something dated or your starting to feel nausea approaching. Try 1-2 tea spoons of apple cider vinegar in your cupboard
(they make tablets too)I have used this a few times and its awesome. Helps with heartburn too!and many other things.

Posted by Holly on November 05, 2009 2:07 PM

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For diarrhea I use Black tea.

Posted by anonymous on November 05, 2009 2:24 PM

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If you get a topical burn, e.g. from ironing, or curling iron, etc., rub a thin layer of toothpaste on it. It is VERY soothing & cooling, because of the aromatic mint. By no means put anything oily or greasy on it, as this insulates the burn/holds in heat.

Posted by Julie on November 05, 2009 2:43 PM

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For toenail fungus use 1-2 drops of tea tree oil on nail at least once a day. As the nail grows out it will be free of the fungus. You must be faithful in treatment. Tea tree oil can be found in the herbal department at stores like Wal-mart for around $8.00 a bottle.

I also use 1 drop of tea tree oil on my toothbrush when I brush my teeth and I haven't had a cold or the flu in over 3 years!

Posted by Roxane on November 05, 2009 4:52 PM

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when i have a sore throat i keep gargling with white vinegar. i don't swallow it. it really takes the pain away

Posted by anonymous on November 05, 2009 5:22 PM

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At the very first sign of a cold or viral illness (in adults down to about 15), take the following: Bilberry 2 capsules 3 times a day, and Echinacea 2 capsules 3 times a day for 1-3 days. In many cases this will abort the viral upper respiratory illness and cut down on the number of times you are placed on an antibiotic, like Zithromax.

Posted by the Doctor on November 05, 2009 5:43 PM

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I have been using Vicks/generic brand on my toe nail fungus and it seems to be working. My nails look much healthier and one affected nail lifted completely off. It is growing back funny but think it's because the fungus was under the nail for so long.

Posted by anonymous on November 05, 2009 11:32 PM

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Hiccups- Eat one teaspoon of peanut butter. It works every time.

Posted by anonymous on November 06, 2009 12:50 AM

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Apple cider vinegar works to get rid of warts. Soak a small piece of cotton in vinegar and attach to wart with a bandaid. Do this for a couple of hours a day and it will heal. Worked for me and my daughter.

Posted by anonymous on November 06, 2009 11:13 AM

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For general health, eat either sauerkraut or kimchee every day. It builds up your immune system,

Posted by Rinchen on November 06, 2009 10:08 PM

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For sinus infection or just nasal congestion try a drop or two of garlic oil with water in a nasal spray bottle. It actually clears up infection better than an antibiotic. Restores the nasal passages.

Upper respitory colds or infection:
1 cup boiling water
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp red pepper (opt.especially if its
for children)
2 tbsp honey
1 cup apple cider vinegar (can use white)
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp ginger

Take 2 tbsp. 3 time a day.

Posted by Tracy on November 06, 2009 10:11 PM

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Wow, these are awesome tips everyone!

Posted by Ray @ Tip Hero on November 07, 2009 12:23 AM

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I discovered black licorice as a cold preventive and sore throat remedy. Now when I feel sniffles or sore throat coming on I get a bag of black licorice and eat as much as I like - I seem to crave it. The next day my symptoms are gone. Licorice tea seems to help too but not as well as eating the licorice. Must have real licorice in the ingredients...I buy Twizzlers brand.

Posted by cathy on November 07, 2009 10:07 AM

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For wart removal try duck tape. It totally removes planters warts 100%. Our Pediatrician recommended it and it worked on both of our kids that had them on the bottoms of their feet. The warts have never returned either.

Posted by `Trish on November 07, 2009 10:25 AM

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A daily gargle or two using warm salt water will ease sore throat pain, clear sinuses, and also helps cure gum disease/ prevent toothaches. Another help for stuffiness is to boil some salt water. Cut off the heat. Then stand with your face over the pot with a bathtowel draped over your head. This also opens up your facial pores and helps keep skin clear.

Posted by Lisa on November 07, 2009 2:07 PM

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If you have a cold with a stuffed up nose...hum. Really, give it a try. I read about this a few years ago and it really works. I also swear by a kit I got at Walmart when I was pregnant that uses salt water in the nasel passages to help clear them without meds. And eat radishes to help protect yourself from allergies. Between these three things I haven't had a sinus infection almost 3 years and before that I got them pretty often, and they lasted almost a month each time.

Posted by Michelle on November 08, 2009 1:27 PM

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Michelle,

Used your remedy for cracked heels, and I was amazed!! When I took my socks off the next morning, it was as if I had never had cracked heels in my life. This is one remedy I will repeat every night.

Karen

Posted by anonymous on November 10, 2009 3:29 PM

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For a cold, I give my family a tea I've used for years. Make a cup of hot lemon tea, squeeze in the juice from 1 lemon wedge, a teaspoon of honey, and crumble a whole clove into it. Always makes us feel better!

Posted by Kimberly on November 10, 2009 6:39 PM

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When my daughter was around 7 years old, both hands were covered with warts about 20. But it was not until i noticed three small ones around her upper lip that she showed me her hands and we saw her doctor. He suggested burning or freezing them of (vary painful and scaring) No way!! I had to find a cure and, found 100 mg.garlic gel tablets .I gave her 100 mg. of garlic 3 times a day .In a month and a half all of them were gone.
I found this cure in Rodale's encyclopedia of Natural home remedies By Mark bricklin written in 1982 Our Family Cure Bible ever since And it's great....

Posted by Dorian on November 10, 2009 7:31 PM

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If you have a small skin tag, tie the base of it tightly with dental floss. You may have to repeat, as the tag shrinks. I had one about the size of a pencil eraser and this worked. The blood flow is cut off and it drys up and falls off. I was looking at a few stitches if I had it surgically removed. My nurse practitioner gave me this tip.

Posted by anonymous on November 17, 2009 4:35 PM

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For a persistent cough or croup simply rub Vicks (or generic Vicsks) onto the bottom of your feet. Put on socks and you will be amazed at how it controls your coughing and lets you sleep. Weird, but true.

Posted by Lynn on November 19, 2009 9:58 PM

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