For minor illnesses, more and more people prefer to avoid chemicals and turn back to the good old home remedies from Grandma's time. In addition, more and more people are reacting allergically to certain substances contained in medications. Accidental overdosing or prolonged use of various preparations can also be quite harmful. With long-term or continuous use of, for example, headache tablets, one can actually develop headaches that can no longer be relieved with normal aspirin. Frequent use of nasal sprays can also be addictive if done over a long period, because the nasal mucous membranes have become accustomed to the active ingredients of the spray and no longer shrink on their own. So it is hardly surprising that Grandma's old tricks are being used.
Home remedies for sore throat and fever
Against sore throat and fever many people still remember from childhood the good hot milk with a tablespoon of honey, which is indeed useful for comfort. Hot water with a good squeeze of lemon also works wonders and, thanks to its high vitamin C content, is a real vitamin bomb. In addition to the warming effect, the body temperature is boosted, we start to sweat, and thus help the body fight against the illness.
High fever can be lowered with cold calf compresses, among other things. Soak the towels in cold water, wring them out well, and then wrap them around the calves. This process is repeated every quarter to half an hour until the temperature drops.
Home remedies for coughs
Against Cough can also be helped, for example, by onion milk, where onions are boiled in milk, then strained out, and then drunk sweetened with honey. Potato compresses, where 5 boiled potatoes are mashed onto a towel and then placed on the chest at a comfortable temperature, are also said to provide relief. Butter compresses also serve to alleviate coughing fits: here, butter is cut into thin strips, placed on the chest, and wrapped around the upper body using several towels until the butter has melted.
Home remedies for a cold
At Cold and stubborn mucus can be helped by various inhalations. The most well-known: pour plenty of boiling hot water over chamomile flowers in a large bowl and inhale the vapors under a blanket or a thick towel.
Furthermore, inhalation from a finely chopped onion helps. Boil this in water for two minutes, then let the decoction cool down a little, and then inhale the rising vapors for 5 minutes.
Home remedies for headaches
Against annoying headaches mint oil or Japanese medicinal oil helps, which is dripped onto a cloth with a few drops and then placed on the painful area.
Home remedies for diarrhea
Anyone who Diarrhea sufferers can fight it well with cola and pretzel sticks. Those who prefer it healthier are well advised with a grated apple, black tea, and rusk.
Home remedies for constipation
At Constipation is treated by taking a tablespoon of sauerkraut juice before lunch – in addition, plenty of exercise and the intake of lots of fluids are advisable.
Of course, these tips are only small home remedies and sometimes only help to a limited extent. Anyone who is unsure about their ailments or even has severe complaints or pain should definitely see a doctor.
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