Common Household Items That Can Be Used To Treat Various Issues

By Editorial Staff in Health and Fitness On 18th December 2016
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In fact, many of the expensive products you have to go out and buy are little more than dressed-up versions of these remedies, so take a look, save some time, save some money, and feel better!

#2 Soak Your Feet in Baking Soda

If you're on your feet all day and suffer from foot pain, relief is closer than you think.

Soak your feet in baking soda (or apply it and rub it in) for 15-20 minutes per day.

Not only will your feet feel better to the touch, but they'll stop aching!

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#3 Use Listerine To Get Rid of Foot Fungus

This might seem like an odd combo, but Listerine can disinfect anywhere, not just inside your mouth.

Mix a 1/4 cup of the stuff with a 1/2 cup of warm water, then soak for 15 minutes!

#4 Black Tea Will Help Reduce Pain From a Bad Sunburn

You might not have aloe at your house, but if you have black tea, you're in luck.

Throw three teabags into lukewarm water and let it steep for about ten minutes. Then add some ice to the brew, dip a towel in it, and apply the wet towel to the affected area.

No need to wash it off. Leave it on to get the most out of the tea brew.

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#5 Apple Cider Vinegar Will Heal a Sore Throat

Apple cider vinegar has a million practical uses, from curing you of warts to keeping bloating in check.

Dilute the vinegar in water, then gargle to ease the nasty side effects of a sore throat.

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#6 Baking Soda Relieves Heartburn

Baking soda is a natural antacid, so it's going to help soothe your heartburn, which comes from stomach acid, no matter what.

So if you run out of Tums, drink a teaspoon of baking soda mixed into eight ounces of water.

It will neutralize the built-up acid and reduce the pain!

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#7 Raw Honey Heals Wounds!

Honey has been known to help with coughs and stomach issues, but it can also be used to address cuts and even burns.

Just put a little bit on the affected area and leave it there to help accelerate the healing process.

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#8 Ginger Will Fight Your Nausea

That good burn you get from ginger does some pretty great things for your body as well.

If you feel nauseous or just generally sick, try drinking down some ginger tea with honey and lemon.

You can also make a concentrated mixture with ice cubes, then just suck on them when the feeling hits next time.

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#9 Garlic Cures Colds and Sore Throats

If you either eat a garlic clove raw or gargle a mixture of pressed garlic in warm water, it will help you fight off a cold and also relieve pain in your throat!

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#10 Fall Asleep Faster With Cherries

Cherries contain melatonin which is a compound that helps guide your body to sleep and relaxes you, so if you have a hard time dozing off, try taking down a few of these an hour or so before bedtime.

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#11 Vitamin B-50 Will Help Fight Off a Hangover

If you're going to bed a little tipsy, try taking some vitamin B-50 before you sleep.

It will help keep the hangover monsters at bay a little bit, but don't forget to load up on water before drifting off, too!

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#12 Eat Calcium-Rich Foods For Period Cramps

If you're succumbing to the pain of cramps, try going after calcium rich foods. That includes almonds, dairy, leafy greens, and broccoli.

They've been proven to lessen the effects and pain resulting from cramps.