Easy home remedies from the pantry, yard and garden. We’ll help treat symptoms, plus we offer tips and lifestyle changes to help you feel better every day.
Vinegar and baking soda are handy for many different ailments, from bug bites to stomach upset. Oatmeal provides soothing relief, inside and out. In just a few minutes, you can turn common pantry items into a poultice, belly soother, and more.
Many common herbs (and sometimes fruits and vegetables) have healing properties. Homemade herbal teas and extracts are simple to make, and much less expensive than commercial options.
Often we have habits that lead to aches and pains over time, but sometimes even minor changes in routine can make a big difference. The lifestyle tips are safe changes you can make to help you feel better.
Home remedies work great for kids, too, since many of them are food as well as medicine. (No worries with the little ones who still put everything in their mouths.)
Copper fixtures add warmth and character to your home, but they may also help prevent illness. We’ll share how copper kills germs, some of the best ways to use it in your home, and what can prevent it from working.
Up to 70% of our immune system resides in the gut, so if we want a healthy immune system, we need healthy guts. We’ll share the best probiotics for colds and flu, and how they work to help your immune system. Note: It takes time to build up the numbers of protective organisms in your…
Sinus pain and nasal congestion are common symptoms during cold and flu season. I’ve gathered together several home remedies for congestion to help relieve your stuffy nose and sinus pressure. Why Use Home Remedies for Congestion? I don’t like the side effects of over-the-counter decongestants (they either make me jittery, knock me out or make…
In this post, we’ll cover some of the most effective home remedies for cough. Most of these remedies are safe for children and adults, and you may already have them in your pantry. Plus, they don’t have the side effects of commercial products.
Sore throat remedies don’t have to come from the drugstore – relief may be right in your pantry. We’ll share some of our best home remedies for sore throat, plus tips on what to eat and drink. Note: If your sore throat pain is related to digestive upset, please see “10 Home Remedies for Acid…