Your home is like a small clinic. There are home remedies inside your cabinet which you can use whenever you sustain a small injury or get sick.
To prove a point, you can treat a sunburn using lavender oil or Aloe Vera leaves. Never use lanolin because it will just make matters worse.
If you are stung by a bee, don't panic. Go to the kitchen and apply some ice. If the you done have ice, try using meat from the freezer.
A lot of people will tell you that exercising is good for you but if you overdo it, you can have muscle strain. When this happens, get some ice cubes and put it in a bag. This must be applied for 20 minute on then 20 minutes off until the pain subsides.
If you have trouble sleeping, chances are you already have insomnia. A good home remedy for this is drinking chamomile or lemongrass tea. Mix the herbs in warm water and drink.
Kids will be kids. Don't blame them if they don't like to take a bath. But they could get head lice, be ready to help them by using mayonnaise or Vaseline. Once this is rubbed on the hair, cover it up using a shower cap and leave it on for about 2 hours, then wash.
Hair loss is hereditary, this happens as we age. Is there a home remedy for it? The answer is yes. By applying refined coconut oil mixed with lime water or lime juice to the hair. You can try castor oil as it assists in the growth of the hair.
Another remedy is a paste of liquorice that is made by crushing the pieces in milk with a pinch of saffron. This should be applied on the bald patches before going to bed.
The kitchen packs a lot of home remedies that can help take care of minor problems. You should stock up on these items so they are readily available when needed.
