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D-MANNOSE FOR URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS
D-mannose is a natural sugar you can buy in pharmacies or online that wipes out UTIs caused by E. coli, the typical cause of these infections. The sugar prevents bacteria
from adhering to the bladder wall, allowing them to be flushed out through urine. “It doesn’t try to kill the
bacteria; in fact, they like it,” explains integrative medicine pioneer Jonathan Wright, M.D. “D-mannose is poorly
metabolized, so it goes straight to the bladder, where the E. coli attach themselves to it. Soon, they’re on their way to the local sewage treatment plant.”
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PEPPERMINT FOR BELLYACHE Peppermint has been
shown to relax the muscles of the digestive tract, stimulate bile production, help expel gas, and ease nausea. Rothenberg suggests drinking a cup of peppermint tea. Peppermint essential oil also
works. It can be mixed with a carrier oil and massaged on the belly, diffused for inhalation, or taken orally in a capsule. “Placebo-controlled studies
support [peppermint’s] use in irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia, childhood functional abdominal pain, and postoperative nausea,” note the authors of a review published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics.
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VICKS VAPORUB FOR TOENAIL FUNGUS
Even powerful topical and oral medications can take many months, or even years, to alleviate the condition. But good old Vicks VapoRub
seems to work pretty well, likely due to the antifungal properties
Acetic acid in the vinegar in mustard helps to replenish minerals like sodium and potassium that contribute to cramps when diminished.
of the camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol content. WebMD cites a small study
that found daily application for a year resulted in complete cures for 28% of participants and partial relief for another 56%.
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TENDERIZER FOR STINGS
The same protein, papain, that breaks down meat to make
it tender also breaks down venom proteins. That reduces the pain and inflammation caused by stings from bees, fire ants, wasps, jellyfish, and other creepy-crawlies. Although evidence is mostly anecdotal, it’s potentially an easy and cheap fix. Make a paste out of water and a small amount of tenderizer, and leave it on for about 10 minutes before rinsing off.
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR FOR HEARTBURN
Since heartburn is caused by gastric acid breaching the esophagus, most remedies use basic substances to neutralize the acid. ACV is more like fighting fire with fire. “Apple cider vinegar does seem to work in some cases,”
Good old Vicks VapoRub seems to work pretty well, likely due to the antifungal properties of the camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol content.
says surgeon Elias Darido, M.D., who runs the Houston Heartburn and Reflux Center in Texas. “We don’t know the
mechanism. It might signal the stomach to make less acid, or it might help gastric emptying, or maybe something else.” He adds that ACV works
better as a preventative measure than during an acute attack. And always dilute it. One to two teaspoons of ACV in eight ounces of water is the standard dose.
a scratchy throat, try sticking a whole clove in your cheek pocket overnight. “Clove has a
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very strong anti- inflammatory compound called eugenol that soothes the throat passage,” says Pandya. “It’s so easy yet really works. It can even knock out a cold before it blossoms.”
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