Easy remedies for common aliments, Common Ailments Natural Remedies

For some common ailments that are faced by many, its no point going to a doctor and spend money in medicines. Instead there are many remedies that you can try using the various products that available easily in a home. Here is a list of some ailments for which you can try these remedies:

Common Cold
  • Add two tablespoons cumin seeds to some water and let it boil for sometime. When the water cools down, drink a glassful atleast two times a day for a few days. Sipping hot "Ginger Tea" can help in clearing a cold. Mix a pinch of turmeric, in a glass of warm sweet milk with crushed black pepper and drink while hot.

  • For children, heat mustard oil, add shredded garlic and apply it on their feet. Rub over chest, nose and neck. They will feel very comfortable.

  • To clear a stuffy nose, tie some turmeric in a clean rag, light it and inhale the fumes. Or else, mix 1/4 teaspoon table salt in 1 cup of boiled water. When the water is cooled, use a dropper and place 2 or 3 drops in each nostril.
Hiccups
Drink 3 sips of water 3 times.

Cracked heels
Mix lemon juice in hot water and dip your feet for at least 10 minutes. Do this regularly for a week. You can also rub a ripe banana on the cracked heels and let it remain there for 10 minutes. Then wash your feet. See the changes after few days.

Body OdorTake some baking soda in your hands, squeeze squeeze some lemon juice onto it, mix and rub this mixture on your underarms. And lo ... the bad odor is gone.