The country almanac of home remedies : time-tested and almost forgotten wisdom for treating hundreds of common ailments, aches, and pains quickly and naturally
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As little as a few decades ago, folk remedies were a part of everyday life. More often than not, our grandparents would go to their garden or kitchen pantry before they went to a doctor to treat everyday health complaints. Today, scientific studies are proving what Grandma knew all along-natural remedies are oftentimes just as effective as modern cures, have fewer side effects, and are a fraction of the cost. Moreover, natural remedies have stood the test of time. Peppermint has been used to soothe upset stomachs for centuries, and ginger has been used for its antibiotic properties for thousands of years in Asian medicine. Learn how to quickly and naturally treat more than 100 common conditions with everyday cures. Use apple cider vinegar and honey to breakup congestion. Apply black or green teabags to take the sting out of a bad sunburn. Drink beet, celery, and cucumber juice to soothe a shingles outbreak. Inhale oil of geranium to calm a hot flash. Apply a witch hazel compress to treat varicose veins. Munch on pumpkin seeds to improve male potency. Eat burnt toast to soak up internal toxins. Bathe in Epsom salt to heal the lymphatic system. Filled with thousands of surprising cures, each entry gives multiple remedies for each condition-everything from herbs to healing foods. Step-by-step illustrations show you the right way to administer treatments, from, making herbal tinctures to applying a poultice. Dosage guidelines are given for every remedy as well as safety guidelines, contraindications, and when to call a doctor. Book jacket.