Surprising & Unique Remedies
Unorthodox uses of many common household staples can solve an amazing range of simple health problems. Share your own discoveries.
Removing A Splinter Without Tears
Do you have a favorite trick for removing a splinter? Many families have a "traditional" approach to this common medical problem that may have been handed down for at least a generation or two. But th…
Can You Stop Bleeding with Black Pepper?
We have been collecting home remedies for more than 40 years. One of the most unusual came to us from Nell Heard, who told us about a camping trip to Yellowstone National Park. She went with her siste…
Will Soap Under Sheets Help Your Leg Cramps?
Have you ever leapt out of bed in the middle of the night with a terrible pain in your calf or your hamstring? Nocturnal leg cramps can really wreck a night's sleep. Some people are quite susceptible …
Do People With Low Thyroid Prefer Double Hormone…
Judging by the number of prescriptions dispensed annually, hypothyroidism is one of the most common medical conditions in the country. Doctors usually treat this low thyroid condition by prescribing l…
How Can You Remove Warts With Duct Tape?
If you've ever tried to remove warts from your own skin or from a child's, you know that they can be capricious. Sometimes they will disappear quickly after you apply salicylic acid. That's the standa…
Will Boosting Your Step Count Save Your Life?
How many steps do you take a day? During the pandemic, stay-at-home orders might have made it difficult to take a nice long walk and get your step count up. However, a systematic review shows that fit…
Why Does Vicks VapoRub Help Against Some Nail Fu…
Home remedies are rarely studied in double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. As a result, we don't often have scientific research to show how well-or not-they may work. It is unusual for us to have a …
What Are the Best Remedies for Under-Breast Rash…
Women rarely talk about one delicate problem that many of them experience. It is especially common at this time of year because of warm, humid weather. These conditions favor the growth of fungus unde…
How Can You Use Dandruff Shampoo to Ease Eczema?
Eczema is a term used to describe skin that is itchy and red. The inflamed areas may show up as dry, cracked skin, or they may have rash-like bumps that weep when they are scratched. Backs of knees an…
Natural Approaches for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is common and challenging to treat. People who have IBS may feel incredibly frustrated because often doctors tell them there is no observable problem. All the same, they…
Tai Chi Can Help Control Waist Size
Expanding waistlines are not attractive, but they're not just a cosmetic problem. Big bellies, also known as “central obesity” or "abdominal adiposity," are often linked with high blood pressure, …
When Do You Get the Most Benefit from a Workout?
It's no secret that exercise is good for your health. Research has shown that physical activity can help reduce the risk of dementia as well helping to control depression, diabetes and high blood pres…
How Does Meat Tenderizer Ease the Pain of Stings…
If you've ever been stung by a wasp or a bee, you know something about pain. Not only does the sting hurt immediately, but it can also swell up and be painful and itchy for several days. Look for reli…
Many Remedies May Rout Jock Itch
Our skin is swarming with microbes we can't see. Most of them are beneficial, or at least not harmful. Occasionally, however, one species or another gets a bit out of hand. That's what we think is hap…
How Can You Use Turmeric to Ease Gout Pain?
Gout is a very painful condition in which uric acid in the bloodstream precipitates out into the joints. They become extremely red and inflamed and very tender to the touch. While certain medications …
Will Saffron Extract Help You Sleep Better?
People with insomnia face a difficult dilemma. Could saffron extract help overcome it? The Insomniac's Dilemma: On the one hand, insomniacs hear that if they don't sleep, they may develop diabetes, hy…
Psilocybin from Mushrooms Can Ease Depression
Psilocybin is the psychoactive compound in hallucinogenic mushrooms. Humans have used this magic mushroom compound in rituals for thousands of years. The compound alters sensory perceptions and even t…
New Study Shows Cocoa Compounds May Help Improve…
Many people find cocoa brings back fond memories of childhood. Mom often put a marshmallow in a mug of cocoa for a special treat. The flavor was divine. However, this favorite treat might have been a …
Will You Do Better on Armour Thyroid?
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland can't produce enough thyroid hormones to keep metabolism normal throughout the body. This problem is surprisingly common, affecting nearly 5 pe…
It’s Too Soon to Treat COVID-19 With Herbs
As the pandemic wears on, and cases rise ominously in many places, some readers wish for natural approaches to manage the disease. Vaccination is very good (though not perfect) for preventing infectio…
Can You Smear Liquid Soap on Your Legs to Get RL…
Do you suffer from Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)? The medical term for this condition is Willis-Ekbom disease, named after the Swedish doctor who studied it. Dr. Ekbom didn't come up with a great cure …
What Can You Use for Psoriasis If You Can’…
Although no one knows precisely what causes psoriasis, most experts believe this skin condition gets worse when the immune system is especially stressed. Skin cell growth goes into overdrive, and cell…
Raspberry Powder to Help Diarrhea from IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a miserable condition. Although doctors can find no good explanation, IBS inflicts abdominal pain, gas, cramping, bloating and either diarrhea or constipation. Occasi…
Show 1194: How You Can Discover the Joy of Movem…
Do your New Year’s resolutions include getting more exercise? By now, everybody knows exercise is good for us. But a lot of people view it as a chore or a bore instead of a delight. How can you expe…
Will Arthritic Dog Benefit from Boswellia?
Is it safe to share your favorite joint remedy with your arthritic dog? That question is important, since dogs should never take at least one popular arthritis remedy for humans–gin-soaked raisins. …
How to Use Listerine to Treat Adult Acne
You may imagine, as many people do, that most teenagers have acne and that they grow out of it. In actuality, many adults struggle with acne. Is it possible to use a peculiar remedy, like the mouthwas…
What Are the Dangers of Peanut Butter to Cure Hi…
Doctors have a special term for hiccups–singultus. Involuntary contractions of the diaphragm forces air out of the lungs. When this happens, the diaphragm pulls the glottis in the voice box closed a…
Will Indian Herbal Medicines Ease Your Arthritis…
Many Americans who suffer from arthritis pain are caught in a difficult dilemma. Joint pain and stiffness interfere with their ability to to enjoy their usual activities. At the same time, common pain…
Can Melatonin Help Overcome COVID-19?
People may take popular supplements for a wide range of problems even if researchers have not established their efficacy. What can melatonin help with? A lot of folks probably noticed, as this reader …
Can You Use D-Limonene to Overcome Heartburn?
Have you suffered from heartburn? Many people report that they feel a characteristic burning sensation under the sternum sometimes. Others experience this problem more frequently. You can manage occas…
Baby Shows How to Stop Hiccups
One of the most popular topics for discussion of home remedies is how to stop hiccups. Bartenders used to offer a squirt of bitters on a lemon wedge to hiccuping customers. Over the years, dozens of r…
Oleander Extract Is No DIY Because It Is Poison
Oleander is a flowering shrub that thrives in warm climates around the world. It's not fussy about soil, so landscapers frequently utilize it in sandy areas. Now people are talking about a possible me…
Will Apple Cider Vinegar Make Skin Tags Disappea…
Skin tags are tiny (or sometimes not-so-small) growths on the skin. Although they are not dangerous in themselves, doctors regard them as potential markers for metabolic problems like diabetes (Clinic…
Will Iodine on Nails Upset Thyroid Function?
Iodine is not a glamorous mineral, even though it is essential. Your body cannot make thyroid hormones without iodine. In addition, this mineral may also be critical for mounting a normal immune respo…
Stop Snoring by Singing During the Day
People have come up with a lot of remedies for snoring. Years ago, we heard that people would sew tennis balls to the back of a pajama top. As a result, sleeping supine would be uncomfortable. Some sn…
Can Science Explain How Hot Water Stops Itch?
Spending time outside in the summer is usually delightful. Even with the pandemic, people are still able to enjoy gardening, hiking and other outdoor activities, at appropriate distances from others. …
Can Soap Chips in Your Socks Ease Leg Cramps?
Leg cramps can be terribly painful. Athletes exercising in hot weather do all they can to avoid them, including sipping pickle juice. But ordinary mortals can get them, too, during daytime activities …
Are There Helpful Home Remedies for Eczema?
Eczema is a common skin problem, sometimes referred to as "the itch that rashes." Doctors call this condition atopic dermatitis, and they usually prescribe corticosteroid creams to control it. If you …
Show 1155: Can Bacteriophages Save Your Life? (A…
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been cropping up around the world. These superbugs cause serious problems, especially when they fail to respond to increasingly potent medications. One approach may …
Can Turmeric Milk Remedy Relieve Hip Bursitis Pa…
If you have ever had to endure hip bursitis pain, you can appreciate the problem. One reader found turmeric with cinnamon and cayenne pepper can be used for a remedy that was surprisingly effective. O…