Beneficial Health Tips with Household Items

I have always heard from many people how this herb or that item can help with different ailments that you might have. So, I thought I would gather as much hints that I have heard about and compile them here.

If you have tried something and it’s worked for you, post a comment here, so that we all may benefit!

Banana

• Eating one a day, helps eliminate muscle cramps (leg cramps) due to low potassium levels

Beer

• I know this is strange, but this girl I knew in college used to wash her hair in beer once a week to keep it soft. I never tried this myself but her hair always looked lush and amazing and yes, it was very soft.

Cucumbers

• Cold slices over your eyes helps reduce puffiness

Frozen Vegetables

• A pack over the eyes helps ease puffiness


• Also helps if your face is feeling hot; instead of a cold washcloth, try this


• Also great for muscle sores if you don’t have an ice pack

Garlic (fresh)

• Chewing on a clove or two will help with upset stomachs and gas


• Helps to eliminate coughs

Ginger

• Helps to reduce nausea


• Ginger tea helps with menstrual cramping


• Lessen pain from rheumatoid arthritis


• Can help reduce stress levels

Ginseng root and leaves

Never tried this before but have heard the following:

• May help reduce mental and emotional stress


• May help with fatigue


• May help restore your body’s natural heat and cold sensors


• May help with reducing hunger

Honey

• Can help soothe a sore throat (pour into tea)


• Have heard that it can soothe a cough as well

Milk

• Splashing your face with milk can help with sunburns, redness and irritated skin

Milk of Magnesia

• Use as a mask on the face for 5 minutes and it helps reduce oily skin

Peppermint Leaves

• Helps reduce upset stomachs and gas


• Chewing the leaves helps with bad breath


• Great for reducing stress levels


• Have heard that it can help get rid of a cold fast

Tea Bags

• Cold tea bags over the eyes, helps with reducing puffiness (caffeine helps minimize this)

Toothpaste (not gel based)

• Put over a pimple to reduce its size but only keep on for a few hours at a time.