As we all know illness, pain and discomfort can happen at anytime of the day.  Whether it’s a seasonal cold, the flu, headache, hangover or an upset belly from “something you ate” we all know that experience of feeling poorly and searching the house for some form of relief.  My advice is always a home remedy.

You’ll be amazed at the common and everyday items you have at home that can quickly be called upon to ease discomfort and stop suffering.

Our 20 home remedies are all natural and highly recommended for treating common ailments easily, safely and effectively in your home.

Most you may already have at home.  If you don’t then it’s time to make some space in your refrigerator or kitchen cupboards.

These 20 home remedy health tips will make it seem like you have a 24-7 doctor at home and your family will thank you for it.

Number 1 – Perfect Pomegranate 

Taking 1 glass of pomegranate juice, or 1- 2 cups of pomegranate seeds, per day is good for your heart.  They offer offer anti-atherogenic properties which helps improve blood flow to the heart and also helps to clear clogged arteries.

Our perfect pomegranate is also useful for people suffering from High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) because of their high levels of antioxidants and vitamin C.  Pomegranates also contain Polyphenols which stimulate the production of nitric oxide.  Nitric oxide helps health as it keeps the blood flowing and our arteries open.

Pomegranates contain properties that act as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant to help block enzymes that can damage joints causing pain and stiffness.  This home remedy is a must use daily for any arthritis sufferers.

Number 2 – Wonderful Watermelon

Did you know that a common cause of headache is heat?  So when you feel that summer heat headache, or one caused by exertion, go grab yourself a glass of watermelon juice.  Taking one glass a day will end your heat headache.

Number 3 – An Apple A Day Keeps The Migraine Away!

Maybe it sounds far fetched but research has shown that eating an Apple on an empty stomach in the morning relieves migraine pain.

You will need to do this regularly for a few mornings before you reap the full rewards.  If you, or someone you love, suffer from migraines then this should be part of your everyday routine!

Number 4 – “Hair Of The Dog” Banana

Even the healthiest of us can sometimes enjoy ourselves too much.  When that occurs there is no need write off the next day.

If you ever find yourself suffering from a hangover, a freshly made banana milkshake with some added honey will bring you immense relief.

The cold milk coats and soothes our stomach lining while the combination of banana and honey builds up depleted blood sugar levels and replaces lost nutrients.

To a blender add one and a half cups of cold milk, a half cup of ice cubes, 1 ripe banana and 2 tablespoons of honey. Blend until you reach the consistency you prefer!

Number 5 – Basil Leaves As Home Remedy For Acid Reflux

A very simple natural remedy for all types of acidic digestion is to chew a few Basil leaves (also known as Tulsi) after your meal.

The Basil leaves work as a natural antacid.  Basil helps the body to absorb food, stops acid reflux and prevents the formation of ulcers.

Number 6 – Acid Beating Clove

So simple and incredibly effective.  Just sucking a Clove, or two, after each meal will help to reduce any acidity problems.

Number 7 – Grate Garlic And Goodbye Grumbling Stomach.

Just finely grate half a clove of garlic into a glass of water.  Stir and drink quickly on an empty stomach.  This is a perfect home remedy for those feeling queasy, or with upset stomachs.  If you suffer from wind, gas, or other stomach and gastric related problems then take daily for a settled stomach.

Number 8 – Fennel, Cardamom And Mint To Beat The Bloat

A hugely popular and effective home remedy for gas, wind and bloating is to add a few fennel seeds to a saucepan. Add 2 cups of water and bring to the boil.  Simmer the water and fennel seeds for five minutes over a low heat.

Ensure that you strain the solution before you drink the fennel water.

Another simple bloat buster is to chew the fresh leaves of the fennel plant. Be warned, these leaves are strong, however this is very effective … if you can bear the taste.

One of my favorite remedies for gas and bloat is to make a herbal tea. Simply take half the leaves of a fennel plant, 3 cardamom pods and 10 – 12 mint leaves.  Add the leaves to a saucepan with 2 cups of water.  Bring to the boil and simmer for 3 minutes.

Drink whenever you feel a buildup of stomach gas.

Number 9 – Look To Lemons

Lemons are incredible for health.  They are one of the richest natural sources of Vitamin C and contain essential nutrients such as Vitamin B, riboflavin, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium.

Just squeezing the juice of half a lemon into a mug of warm water and drinking will help eliminate the waste in your system.  It also detoxifies and serves as a liver tonic.

The addition of lemon water to your diet each day offers several health giving benefits:

• Lemon keeps your stomach healthy;
• It is a cure for nausea,
• Soothes and settles heartburn,
• Offers an end to indigestion,
• Helps with high blood pressure,
• Is said to help with stress and even depression,
• Is a great way to beat the bulge and lose weight.

To save making it fresh each time simply juice four lemons and add to 2 liters of water, or slice up the lemons and add to the water.  Keep at room temperature or in the fridge, whichever you prefer!

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Number 10 – Soothing Date Cough Syrup

First take 6 dates, open them and remove the seed (if necessary), slice in half and place into a small saucepan.  Add half a liter of milf to the saucepan and bring to the boil.  Simmer for approximately 25 minutes over low heat.

For sufferers of dry cough this natural syrup will ease your cough and soothe your throat. Drink up to three cups a day and take whenever your throat starts to tickle.

Number 11 – Holistic Honey And Ginger Tonic

Using fresh ginger root, cut and peel a 4cm piece of the root.  Grate very finely into a small bowl.  To this “ginger juice” add 3 teaspoons of honey.

This holistic honey and ginger tonic is perfect for several conditions, all related to nose, throat and sinuses.

Take half a teaspoon to help expectorate mucus and provide relief from the common cold.  This mix will clear a cough, settle sinuses, open airways and soothe sore throats.

Number 12 – Beets For Better Bellies!

If you, or someone you love, suffer from stomach cramps, constipation or indigestion then add beets to your diet.  Cook beets until soft and let cool.  Keep in the fridge.

Take half a cup of cooked beets each morning and settle your stomach!

Number 13 – Ayurveda Home Remedy For Coughs And Colds

Our amazing Ayurveda cough syrup is well worth taking the time to make at home.

Start by peeling and slicing 2 medium brown or white onions into rings.  Now take an airtight glass jar (or container) and your jar of raw honey.

Add a layer of onion in the bottom of your jar.  Pour or spread a teaspoon of honey over the onion rings.  Place another layer of onion and top with honey.  Keep repeating until all the onion and 4-5 tablespoons of honey are inside your jar.

Seal the jar and let sit for 6-8 hours.

After this time you will notice a liquid has formed on top of your onion and honey mix.  This liquid is an incredible home remedy for cough and cold.  Simply take one tablespoon of the liquid every three hours.  You will be amazed at how quickly your throat is soothed and your cough controlled.

Number 14 – Turmeric Salt Soothes Sore Throats

A wonderfully easy and extremely effective home remedy for a sore throat is our turmeric salt gargle!

Add half a cup of warm water to your mug.  Then stir in a half teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of powdered turmeric.  Stir well and gargle with the liquid,ensuring you don’t swallow.

It is important, after you gargle, you do not drink or eat anything for a minimum of thirty minutes.  This allows the health benefits of salt and turmeric to work, by killing bacteria.

Both salt and turmeric are excellent antibacterials and using this gargle ensures your mouth and throat are cleared of the bacteria which causes sore throats.

You can repeat this gargle as often as you need throughout the day.

Number 15 – Tackle Sore Throat With Tulsi

When you are suffering with a severe sore throat and cough then treat with Tulsi.

Tulsi juice is made from the leaves of Holy Basil.  Mix 4 tablespoons of tulsi juice with 1 tablespoon of garlic juice (mince garlic finely) and 2 tablespoons of honey.

One teaspoon of this tulsi mix taken once every three hours will cure excessive coughing and soothe a scratchy throat.

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Number 16 – Ease Ear Infection With Garlic Juice Oil

First prepare your garlic juice.

1. Take 6 cloves of garlic and put them through a garlic press to make garlic puree (or you can start with store bought minced garlic).
2. Now add the garlic puree to a strainer and squeeze to separate the juice from the solids.
3. Finally pour the juice through a cheesecloth (muslin)or a coffee filter paper.

You now have pure garlic juice!

Take one teaspoon of garlic juice and add to two tablespoons of olive oil.  The garlic juice is a natural antibiotic, antiviral, and anti-fungal and our olive oil is anti-inflammatory.  This makes it powerful for treating an ear infection!

With an eye dropper, or pipette, add 2 drops of the garlic juice oil mix into each ear.  Do this twice a day.

Note: This home remedy should not be used if the ear infection is related to a ruptured ear drum.

Number 17 – Lemon Soda Deodorant 

If anyone suffers from excessive perspiration, strong smelling body odor or has an allergic reaction to the chemicals in deodorants and antiperspirants then this is a wonderful natural remedy.

Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and mix to create a paste (it may fizz and that’s okay!)

Apply the lemon soda mix to the underarms, and other areas of excessive perspiration, and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.

After this time shower and wash it off.

Do this daily for a few weeks and you will be amazed by how much your body odor and perspiration is reduced.

Number 18 – Boost Iron Levels With Dates

If you are affected by anemia or have an iron deficiency then this natural remedy is for you.  It’s simple to make and filled with goodness.

Dates are packed with iron, calcium, manganese, copper and magnesium.  Copper is the best natural ingredient to produce red blood cells and increase hemoglobin in your blood.

Ghee is rich in antioxidants and contains vitamins A and E. The antioxidants fight free radicals for a healthy immune and cardiovascular system.

Milk contains excellent amounts of Vitamin B12 which helps to treat / prevent pernicious anemia. It is important to remember that you should take milk in moderate amounts when dealing with iron deficiency.  This recipe is a great way to incorporate a moderate amount of milk and gain the benefit of the B12.

Crush and pound 3-4 soft, stone removed, dates with 5 tablespoons of milk and a half teaspoon of ghee.  Pound until a smooth mix.

If you eat this mix on a daily basis you will increase iron levels and it will help to treat / prevent Anemia.

Number 19 – Clear Complexion With Cool Cucumber

Freshly grate cucumber.  Apply the grated cucumber over the face, the eye area (avoiding the eyes!) and the neck.

Leave the cucumber on the skin for fifteen minutes.  Once the time has passed rinse the cucumber off and pat the face dry.

Cucumber has a number of properties which are beneficial for the health of your skin.  These properties include hydrating levels of water, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and a series of essential amino acids.

The vitamins in cucumber are all potent antioxidants and are said to help to reduce visible effects of free-radical damage on the skin.

Vitamin E is a vital ingredient in the skin and helps our body to repair the damage caused by acne.

Because cucumbers are around 96 percent water applying them to the skin helps to hydrate and moisturize our skin.  This hydration helps reduce redness and swelling and makes the humble cucumber very beneficial for treating and clearing both acne and blackheads.

Number 20 – Diminish Dark Circles With Turmeric And Tomato

Freshly made tomato paste is an amazingly effective home remedy for the treatment of dark circles.

It is very easy to make at home.

Peel two large, ripe and fresh tomatoes.  Chop and place into a blender.  To the blender add one tablespoon of lemon juice, a quarter teaspoon of gram flour and quarter teaspoon of turmeric powder.

Blend all ingredients until they form a thick paste of even consistency.  Apply the turmeric tomato paste very gently around your eyes. Sit quietly for 10 to 20 minutes.  Then gently rinse off the paste with clean water.

Repeat these steps two or three times a week.  This paste will help improve the skin tone around your eyes, lighten the skin shade and if used consistently will help rid yourself of those dark circles around the eyes.

And there we have it!  20 Home Remedy Health Tips which are easy to use and effective for everyone! Please do let me know if you use these remedies.  I would love to hear your results.