So many of us have home remedies that have been passed down through the generations and we’re not sure if even really work. A lot of times we may call these old wives’ tales, but believe it or not, often times there is some truth and health benefits to a lot of those concoctions that your mother and grandmother were cooking up.
We’ve got a couple of examples of how your common household items can be used to treat what may be ailing you.
High Blood Pressure:
BEET JUICE, CELERY
- Drinking 2 cups of beet juice daily lowered blood pressure by about 10 points
- 4 stalks of celery per day have been shown to reduce blood pressure almost 10 points.
Migraines:
ICE CREAM
- “Ice cream” headache helps to stop migraine in its tracks.
- Research shows that recreating a “brain freeze” makes the blood vessels dilate and constrict, interrupting the migraine pathway and preventing the development of a migraine headache.
Gout:
TART CHERRIES (Montmorency or Morello Cherries)
- Helpful in reducing symptoms of gout
- Also useful in preventing gout attacks
- Thought to decrease uric acid levels
- Dried, juice or frozen effective
Burns:
- HONEY
- Has been used for centuries
- Antimicrobial properties
- Wound products (gels, pastes, creams) have medical grade honey
- Note: Honey can be dangerous for children under 1 years old.
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