Turmeric heated in almond milk with cinnamon and cayenne pepper eased a reader's hip bursitis pain better than medications.
Have you ever massaged Vicks VapoRub on your soles at night to get some sleep without coughing? Many readers find this is a helpful remedy.
Not every home remedy we get is good or safe. Advice to use bleach on athlete's foot shouldn't be followed. But lots of people disagree. Why?
If you have ever wondered what to do to ease arthritis pain besides taking a pill, it's possible that a home remedy might just do the trick.
One reader reports that apremilast (Otezla) works very well to control psoriasis. There are other options for people who can't afford Otezla.
A reader who loves long hikes reports that putting soap chips in her socks prevents leg cramps. We have a possible explanation.
Elderberry rob. a homemade concentrate of berries and spices, is used as a type of hot toddy to ease cold symptoms. Have you tried it?
A reader found that taking a probiotic product for better digestion also improved sleep. Studies support this observation.
Readers have recommended home remedies for eczema. Which ones have you tried for treating atopic dermatitis?
Natural remedies for gout, such as tart cherries, celery seed or a DASH diet, can significantly ease the suffering that a person experiences.
To see whether soap in bed will protect you from leg cramps at night, unwrap a bar and put it under the bottom sheet or apply liquid soap.
There is too little research on cannabis cream for nerve pain to know for sure that it will help. However, the studies that have been done suggests that is possible for some–not all–patients.
Common drugstore items like Vicks and Listerine are the key ingredients to home remedies that may prove helpful for getting rid of nasty nail fungus.
Neuropathy can make it more difficult to walk well. If you can't feel your feet, it is hard to find your balance. What can help neuropathy?
How can you use herbs for healing? In the interviews, our guest experts describe how plant compounds work in the body.
Meta-analyses suggest that acupuncture relieves lower back and pelvic pain during pregnancy as well as cancer-related pain.
Many health professionals insist that home remedies are placebos. What if there were an explanation for Vicks on the feet to calm a cough?
We first heard about using milk of magnesia as an underarm deodorant in 2006 from a reader who learned this trick while traveling in Brazil.
Feeling nauseated is awful. OTC drugs are not very helpful and even Rx meds may not work. Could a sniff of alcohol ease symptoms of nausea?
Even though warts are caused by a virus, they are susceptible to suggestion. Some people make warts disappear by buying them.
The best remedies for a jellyfish sting may depend on the species of jellyfish. Vinegar is sometimes helpful, and so is hot water.
How can you control under-breast itching? Many women share their remedies, from Listerine to Milk of Magnesia. A low-sugar diet also helps.
Vicks is NOT promoted as a treatment for athlete's foot. How could Vicks VapoRub help? It has many essential oils with antifungal activity.
Chasteberry has traditionally been recommended for premenstrual syndrome, but some women find it very helpful against hot flashes.
A reader got great results taking saffron for age-related macular degeneration, along with AREDS vitamins. A few studies support its efficacy.
Readers offer a range of remedies to get rid of warts, from banana peel to cayenne pepper on the wart. One swears by vitamin A supplements.
NSAIDs like diclofenac or ibuprofen can ease arthritis, but they have serious side effects. Can you benefit from MSM for joint pain?
A person who suffered from stubborn blemishes for many years found that applying milk of magnesia worked better than other treatments.
First aid for a kitchen burn is cooling it under running tap water. Then, consider soy sauce, yellow mustard or vanilla unless it is too severe.
Toenail fungus is unsightly, and the available medications for it are costly. That's why people love home remedies for nail fungus
Don't forget to take your first aid kit with you on your summer travels. We suggest what to take to make sure you are prepared.
Milk of magnesia may be helpful for an astonishing variety of skin problems, including swamp rash from wearing hip waders.
Is taking melatonin a reasonable way to manage chronic insomnia? Be aware that there may be hazards like a higher risk of fracture.