The People's Perspective on Medicine
Can Turmeric Milk Remedy Relieve Hip Bursitis Pain?
Turmeric heated in almond milk with cinnamon and cayenne pepper eased a reader's hip bursitis pain better than medications.
Can Vicks VapoRub on Your Soles Calm Your Cough?
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.
Warning–Don’t Use Bleach to Treat Athlete’s Foot
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?
When Drugs Are Dangerous, Natural Remedies Ease Arthritis Pain
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.
What Can You Use for Psoriasis If You Can’t Afford Otezla?
One reader reports that apremilast (Otezla) works very well to control psoriasis. There are other options for people who can't afford Otezla.
Can Soap Chips in Your Socks Ease Leg Cramps?
A reader who loves long hikes reports that putting soap chips in her socks prevents leg cramps. We have a possible explanation.
Have You Tried Elderberry to Ease Your Cold Symptoms?
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?
Can Taking a Probiotic Product Help You Sleep Better?
A reader found that taking a probiotic product for better digestion also improved sleep. Studies support this observation.
Are There Helpful Home Remedies for Eczema?
Readers have recommended home remedies for eczema. Which ones have you tried for treating atopic dermatitis?
What Are the Natural Remedies for Gout?
Natural remedies for gout, such as tart cherries, celery seed or a DASH diet, can significantly ease the suffering that a person experiences.
How to Use Soap in Bed for Nighttime Leg Cramps
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.
Will Cannabis Cream Really Ease Neuropathy?
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.
Listerine, Vicks & Vinegar Curing Nail Fungus
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.
What Natural Remedies Could Help Neuropathy?
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?
Show 1322: Herbs for Healing and Optimal Wellness
How can you use herbs for healing? In the interviews, our guest experts describe how plant compounds work in the body.
Does Acupuncture Safely Relieve Back Pain During Pregnancy?
Meta-analyses suggest that acupuncture relieves lower back and pelvic pain during pregnancy as well as cancer-related pain.
Vicks on the Feet Calms Night Cough: Not a Placebo!
Many health professionals insist that home remedies are placebos. What if there were an explanation for Vicks on the feet to calm a cough?
Milk of Magnesia Is Magnificent Deodorant
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.
Aromatherapy | Can a Sniff of Alcohol Relieve Nausea?
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?
How to Make Warts Disappear by Buying Them
Even though warts are caused by a virus, they are susceptible to suggestion. Some people make warts disappear by buying them.
How to Ease the Pain of a Jellyfish Sting
The best remedies for a jellyfish sting may depend on the species of jellyfish. Vinegar is sometimes helpful, and so is hot water.
Will Milk of Magnesia Help Under-Breast Itching?
How can you control under-breast itching? Many women share their remedies, from Listerine to Milk of Magnesia. A low-sugar diet also helps.
Will Vicks VapoRub Help Your Athlete’s Foot?
Vicks is NOT promoted as a treatment for athlete's foot. How could Vicks VapoRub help? It has many essential oils with antifungal activity.
Is Chasteberry a Natural Way to Ease Hot Flashes?
Chasteberry has traditionally been recommended for premenstrual syndrome, but some women find it very helpful against hot flashes.
Will Saffron Delay Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
A reader got great results taking saffron for age-related macular degeneration, along with AREDS vitamins. A few studies support its efficacy.
Fascinating Strategies to Get Rid of Warts
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.
What Will MSM Do for Joint Pain?
NSAIDs like diclofenac or ibuprofen can ease arthritis, but they have serious side effects. Can you benefit from MSM for joint pain?
How Milk of Magnesia Cleared Stubborn Blemishes
A person who suffered from stubborn blemishes for many years found that applying milk of magnesia worked better than other treatments.
What Can You Do for a Kitchen Burn?
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.
What Can You Do to Get Rid of Toenail Fungus?
Toenail fungus is unsightly, and the available medications for it are costly. That's why people love home remedies for nail fungus
Be Prepared for Summer with The People’s Pharmacy First Aid Kit
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.
How to Cure Swamp Rash with Milk of Magnesia
Milk of magnesia may be helpful for an astonishing variety of skin problems, including swamp rash from wearing hip waders.
Is There a Problem Taking Melatonin to Sleep?
Is taking melatonin a reasonable way to manage chronic insomnia? Be aware that there may be hazards like a higher risk of fracture.