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Baking soda, not just for baking

Ever heard about baking soda? Also known as sodium bicarbonate, it is a white powder mainly used for baking, but it can also be used for treating certain conditions. Mix one teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water and drink it to relieve heartburn pain. Also, use this preparation to get rid of splinters by just soaking the affected finger into it, once or twice a day, and the splinter will come off easily. If you ran out of deodorant or toothpaste, you can se a pinch of baking soda with just a bit of water to make a paste, and use it as deodorant or to brush your teeth and keep them white and clean. Baking soda is also very good for skin burns, insect bites and to exfoliate the skin.

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Bye bye toothache

Toothache can be really painful and unpredictable. If you ever experience one, you can relieve the pain by using clove oil, directly on the damaged tooth and gums. Clove, a common spice, has an anesthetic effect; in other words, it numbs the areas that are in contact with it. Using clove oil will definitively make you feel better if you can’t see a dentist right away. It can even help to reduce throat inflammation and relieve soared throat pain. Clove oil is also used to stop nausea and vomiting, diarrhea and flatulence; one or two teaspoons will work like magic.

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Oily hair? Try baby powder

Apart from diaper rash, baby powder can also be used to treat certain conditions. If you have oily hair or just didn’t have time to take a shower, sprinkling a small amount of baby powder on to your hair can make it look better. You can also use baby powder to treat acne. Mix it with water to make a paste and apply it on your face, for 10 to 30 minutes. Use it also as dry shampoo for your dog. Put a small amount into your dog’s fur, let it settle for a few minutes, and then just brush.

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Fight infections with vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is ideal when you have a stomach infection. It has antibiotic effects and can stop diarrhea and other symptoms from the infection. If you suffer from sinusitis, drinking a mixture of one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in water can promote sinus drainage. Also, if you have soared throat, gargling with apple cider vinegar in warm water will reduce inflammation and kill the germs causing illness; at the same time, it will clean your teeth, making them look whiter and brighter. Feeling exhausted and with muscle pain after exercising? Try adding a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to your water or drink. You will feel better and exhaustion will go away.

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Skin as silky as chocolate

Even when the word “cocoa” reminds you of chocolate, we are not talking exactly about that. Cocoa butter is the mixture of oils that are extracted from the cacao beans. It is a very important component of chocolate, but because its components are fats, it also works as skin moisturizer. Cocoa butter can be used to treat scars, as it softens the skin and allows the healing process to continue; it can also be used to reduce stretch marks. Nowadays, many cosmetic products contain cocoa butter, like body creams and lotions, but you can also find it pure. Either way, apply it everyday on your skin to keep it soft and moist.

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Relaxing oils

Essential oils are extracted from plants and have a specific aroma, depending on the plant they are extracted from. They are used in aromatherapy, which relies in the aromatic molecules of these oils, as well as in their oily nature, to treat different health problems. Peppermint oil for example, is used to treat stomach related conditions, such as nausea and indigestion; also, it is useful for alleviating cold symptoms, as well as headaches, and muscle and nerve pain. Lavender oil is also used to treat nausea and vomiting, but is mainly known for its relaxing properties. Insomnia, anxiety and depression can be treated with lavender oil.

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Ginger tea to keep you healthy

Ginger bread cookies are delicious, aren’t they? Well, ginger is not only used to make these tasty cookies, but also to prepare a very healthy tea. Ginger tea con help in improving your digestion as it promotes a better absorption of nutrients. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it can help in reducing inflammation and in boosting the immune system. Also, it is perfect to reduce congestion of you respiratory system while keeping you relaxed and warm. It is an excellent detoxifier and due to its antioxidant properties, it protects the cells from oxidative damage due to aging.

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Listerine, more than a mouth freshener

This famous mouthwash possess antibacterial and anti fungal properties to keep your mouth smelling good and free from infections. These properties make of Listerine the perfect solution for other problems related to fungus and bacterial infections. People use Listerine to treat dandruff problems when mixed with baby oil. You just need to leave it for 5 or 10 minutes and then rinse it. It is also very helpful to treat toenail fungus. The trick is to soak your feet into Listerine, one or twice a day, and you will have fresh, fungus free feet in no time. You can keep away mosquitoes by spraying a bit of Listerine in the environment, as well.

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Enhance your good looks with yogurt

Yogurt has a wide variety of applications when it comes to home remedies. Its acidity and richness make it perfect as skin moisturizer and cleanser. There are many yogurt-based face masks that you can use to make your skin look brighter and softer. You can also apply yogurt to your hair and treat dandruff or split ends problems. When under an antibiotic treatment, the normal bacteria present in your intestine are literally killed, and eating yogurt helps in restoring it and preventing other digestion problems. Yogurt does not help in treating vaginal yeast infections, even though many people say it does.

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Sweet rich honey

Honey is also a very versatile remedy. You can treat from coughs and colds to skin problems with it. For instance, eating a tablespoon of honey will reduce throat inflammation and prevent bacterial infections in the respiratory system. It will, at the same time, enhance your immune system, protecting you from viral infections too. It works great as an exfoliating agent. If you have skin problems, apply the honey on your skin and give a gentle massage. This will promote the regeneration of the skin, giving you a fresh and smooth look. Honey is also used to detoxify, mixed with lemon juice, and it helps in reducing stomach related problems.