Some of what we think of as time-tested home remedies are actually bad ideas. Read on for home remedies that can actuallymakeyou sickor worse. Syrup of ipecac This used to be a first-aid kit staple. Families were told to keep a bottle of ipecac around to induce vomiting in case of accidental poisoning. Some substances will do additional harm on the way up, like if a child swallowed something caustic....
Drink cranberry juice to prevent UTIs? Hold your breath to halt your hiccups? Lets see, shall we? But baking soda is not the best choice. Better to grab adifferent throw in of antacid, like Tums or Maalox. Witch hazel is an astringent, meaning it dries out and temporarily tightens skin or other tissues. it’s possible for you to also buy wipes or pads that are already treated with witch hazel....
Its time to bust some myths about essential oils. These are oils derived from plants that have strong smells and are often marketed as having medical uses. Should they really count as home remedies, though? For example: That sharp, minty aroma we associate with peppermint? Uncap a vial of peppermint essential oil, and youll get a big whiff of it. Methionine is an essential amino acid because if we never eat any, well die....
The tea section of the grocery store sometimes feels more like a pharmacy. And then there are the teas being marketed on social media for slimming your belly or energizing your day. Can tea really do all of that? These products are all different, so lets dig into each category. (They would call a non-tea-leaf drink atisane.) For example, chamomile flowers are used to make chamomile tea. Most herbs used this way do not contain caffeine, so herbal teas are almost always caffeine-free....
If youre not surewhyyoure itching, the first step is to figure that out. Some itchy rashes are contagious, and others can be a sign of a more serious conditions. But once youve gotten your diagnosis, the itch may still be there, tormenting you. Here are some things to try at home. Keep your skin moisturized Dry skin can feel itchy even without medical conditions being present. So one of the first-line home remedies that dermatologists will suggest is simply to stay moisturized....
Warts, especially on the hands, often spring up out of nowhere. You have this strange, crusty lump on your skinor, more often, your childsand now what? They dont come off easily, since theyre embedded in the skin. Fortunately, home treatments can be as effective as those you get in the doctors office. What causes warts? Warts are because of a virus, specifically the human papillomavirus. Thatswhy we have a vaccine against it....
If you know the name Cheryl Strayed, its probably because Reese Witherspoon played her in the 2014 based-on-a-true-story dramaWild, adapted from Strayeds same-titled book, which tells of the authors solo journey along the Appalachian Trail, a spiritual trek she undertook in the mid-90s after getting divorced. But Strayed has another identityfrom 2010 to 2012, she took on the mantle of Sugar, the author of an anonymous advice column published onThe Rumpus....
But when should you use each one? In truth, there are good times for ice and good times for heat. Inflammation causes the injured area to become red, swollen, hot, and extra painful. This isnt fun to experience, but its how the healing process begins. The swelling brings extra immune cells to the area to get the repair work started. Swelling can also make the body part stiff, which may be somewhat beneficial for protecting the area....
Theres a saying that we have a name for alternative medicine that actually works: medicine. And sure, you dont want to mess around with unproven treatments when your health is at stake. But home remedies arent necessarily an alternative to pharmaceutical or surgical treatments. They are oftenpartof proper medical care. So lets go forth and explore the world of home remedies. Id like to draw out a map of the landscape, with all its attractions and pitfalls....
What worried them was the unknown. How many more nations are working on nuclear weapons without their knowledge? Which country would be next to develop nuclear weapons capability? How easy or difficult it would be to accomplish that? The proliferation of nuclear-armed states was a matter of concern for it could create an unstable and perilous world. They called it the Nth Country Experiment. It’s a very strange story, Selden toldThe Guardianin an interview in 2003....
Nineties pop culture nostalgia is powerful, andnever more so than in these troubled times. If its not a cult classic yet, its on the way. Where to stream:Digital rental. that you might encounter in the broader world. Its alsosurprisingly good as a straight-up baseball movie. Not a bad year. Where to stream:Peacock Whats Love Got to Do With It? It certainly catapulted her to icon status. It never strictly received a sequel but launched the John Grisham Cinematic Universe in a big way....
Four hundred years later, this novel voyage would inspire another landmark exercise in circumnavigation. Except, this one would be conducted in a nuclear-powered submarine and the voyage would be conducted wholly underwater. USS Triton undergoing sea trials. Captain Evan P. Aurand was interested in launching a nuclear-powered submarine on a circumnavigation of the earth. In August 1958 theUSS Nautilushad made a completely submerged transit of the North Pole. Undersea route of USS Triton....
Of course, you probably have a list of apps you install by default. Here are 16 such apps everyone should download on a new PC. VLC Media Player: If you watch videos on your PC, you should get VLC Media Player. 7-Zip: Its the best app to compress and decompress files (for most people). 7-Zip is free, and supports all popular compression formats such as zip, rar, and 7z. SumatraPDF: This is a fast and lightweight PDF reader....
