Easy Home Remedies For 5 Common Ailments

Simple Cures To Health Problems May Be Found At Home

Sarah McCurdy, Contributing writer

Home remedies are passed down from generation to generation and much more recently they've been shared using the Internet.

Home remedies are a great alternative to spending money at the drugstore for chemicals -- plus, you're using things you probably already have in the house.

After reading this article, there are things you may want to add to your collection of home remedies for future use, including plants, vegetables and even cream of tartar. Add these to your own collection of home remedies and see what works best for you and your family.

Read about home remedies for common problems, including how to sooth your skin after a day in the sun, ease the symptoms of a common virus, recover from a few too many adult beverages, breathe easier after a hiccup attack and, finally, relieve the itch from a not-so-popular insect.

Easy Home Remedy No. 5: The Skinny On Soothing Sunburns

No matter how careful you are, at some point in the future you will probably experience a sunburn. Here are some ways to take care of it at home:

Aloe vera -- The long green leaves of an aloe plant contain aloe gel. It is believed to serve as an anti-inflammatory agent. Cut a leaf open and apply the gel to burned skin. Just avoid the yellow latex. This is not for severe burns.

The fresher the gel, the more effective it's thought to be. To grow in your home, aloe plants are low maintenance and don't need much water.

Water -- this will help replace the fluids you lost by being out in the heat and the sun.

Topical Vinegar -- Some believe it relieves pain when applied to the skin. You may apply using a compress of clean towels with half water, half vinegar. Avoid contact with broken skin and the eyes.

Easy Home Remedy No. 4: Curing The Common Cold

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