If you’ve had poison ivy before -- or are suffering from it right now -- you know that the itching and burning are often all you can think about. Antihistamines and steroid creams can certainly help, especially in severe cases. But often, home remedies either complement these therapies or take care of the misery altogether. Their effectiveness is especially welcome when you … [Read more...] about Proven Home Remedies for Poison Ivy
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How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies with Home Remedies
The old saying goes that you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. Yet exactly the opposite is true when it comes to the pests known as fruit flies (Drosophilidae). In fact, these swarms of light colored, tiny flying insects are actually drawn to vinegar, as well as to ripening or overripe fruit -- and even the fermented residue left in beer cans and wine bottles. … [Read more...] about How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies with Home Remedies
7 Healing Natural Home Remedies for Bee Stings
Sometimes a bee sting brings little more than an intense but fleeting burst of pain, followed by a small, red bump at the site of the sting. Often, however, even people without severe bee sting allergies find themselves unable to “shake it off,” finding the swelling, redness, and pain or itching persistent. How to Treat a Bee Sting Naturally Whether you're a natural remedy … [Read more...] about 7 Healing Natural Home Remedies for Bee Stings
The Only Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids You’ll Ever Need
Hemorrhoids frequently prompt queries about home remedies, and it’s no wonder given their somewhat embarrassingly personal location and the discomfort that can come with them. The condition, which is essentially the swelling of veins in your rectal area (internally or externally), most frequently causes pain and itching in the anal area. Hemorrhoids often stem from constipation … [Read more...] about The Only Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids You’ll Ever Need
8 Proven Natural Headache Remedies for Chronic Headaches and Migraines
Much of the time, natural headache remedies are overlooked in favor of over-the-counter medications formulated and marketed for this common source of pain and discomfort. Most of us have been taught that headaches are unavoidable parts of life and other than rest and popping a pill, there is not much to be done. But for some, headaches are more than an occasional disturbance. … [Read more...] about 8 Proven Natural Headache Remedies for Chronic Headaches and Migraines
