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July 31, 2009

Home remedies for common ailments

We have all experienced headache sometime or the other. What we usually do is pop an asprin and wait for it to go away. Here are some tips to cure your headache without having to rush to the pharmacy. Lemon juice added to water or tea can be a natural cure for a headache. You can also take the peel of a lemon and grind it up to make a paste. Applied to the face and forehead, this may be a headache cure as well because of the aromatherapy properties it has. Deep breathing in the open can do wonders for a headache. Sometimes skipping meals can cause headaches so all you need to do is get some food in your system.

For sinus infections and related headaches, apple cider vinegar might be a good try. The dosage is 2 tablespoons into an 8 ounce cup of water. Honey can be added to provide a better taste. Apple cider vinegar has been reported to have many potent anti-oxidants and detoxifiers which cleanses the body and provides a great feeling of vitality. This Potassium rich juice of the earth promotes cell and tissue growth, thus helps fights infections and keep them at bay.

Cloves, can be helpful in: relieving toothaches, earaches, nausea, hypertension and pain from burns and wounds. Also helps respiratory problems, great air freshener, mosquito repellent, fly deterrent, and ant killer. Cloves come in 3 different forms, whole, ground and oil. All three forms have the same properties with differing degrees of potency.

Rest and let the immunity system get to work. Most of the time we try to get some chemical medication into our bodies to bring it to a functioning level, and then we work more. The best thing to do when you are ill is to stay in bed. Drink lots of filtered water. Eat fruits and vegetables, especially those high in vitamin C. Relax, sleep and allow your body to heal.

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