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Homemade RemedyThings like the common cold (which even advanced medical technology cannot cure) and acne can be treated by using a mixture of spices and herbs from your kitchen. Save thousands of dollars each year on expensive over-the-counter medicines that frequently do not perform as well as your own home concoctions. As is said in many home remedies advice columns, there is no substitute for a doctor's diagnosis. But if you are sure that all you have is a common cold and things don't seem too bad, save your cash, your time and treat it yourself. One amazing home remedy ingredient is aloe vera. We have all seen it at home, whether in juice or lotion form, but are unaware of its medicinal properties. Aloe vera contains numerous acids and fungus-eating bacteria that can help with everything from clearing up acne to curing yeast infections. Aloe vera has been used for thousands of years. Its uses extend to healing rashes and reducing hair dandruff. A quick search on the Internet should help you discover many more uses of this mystical plant. If your ailment cannot be cured by the magical aloe vera, ginger might help. Ginger has been known to reduce nausea and vomiting for at least a thousand years. Pregnant women use chemical versions of the same plant strain to overcome morning sickness. Ginger is also known to act as a cough suppressant. You can even reduce headaches by rubbing a mixture of ginger and water on your temples. The great thing about home remedies is that there aren't any nasty side effects. The next time you are sick, give homemade remedies a try! Also Read: |