My grandparents' potent homemade remedies take care of my health and help the body heal itself quickly without the need to visit a doctor. They always had a cure for whatever illness or injury I had as a child, whether it was to ease the pain, treat an infection, or strengthen my immune system. Actually, when I was younger, I gained a lot of knowledge about how the body functions and how to take care of my own health without the use of over-the-counter or prescription medications.
To this day, my grandparents are still giving me bizarre remedies for minor injuries. When I fell down the stairs the other day, my Grandma offered advice that I will never forget. She told me to boil an eff and rub the extremely hot breakfast item all over my extremely swollen and sore ankle. To my surprise, it actually worked!
Within an hour, the swelling went down and it felt almost as good as new by the next morning. My Grandma taught me all about healthy remedies for different health conditions. Below are even more home remedies that other people’s grandma’s have used to heal the body with stunning efficacy. Discover their words of wisdom below.
1. Raisins for Arthritis
It is hard to believe that raisins could really be used in a home remedy to treat an common health issue that plagues many. It is true – the little, wrinkly, and dried up berries usually found in the scones or kids lunch boxes can actually be used for internal healing. Apparently, raisins have the ability to treat the symptoms of arthritis.
Grandparents say that all you have to do is soak golden raisins overnight in a couple spoonfuls of gin. Essentially, the vitamins from the raisins combined with the anti-inflammatory effects of the juniper berries used to make gin reduce swelling and pain. You will not get drunk but it is a great excuse to consume tasty gin all day long.
2. Celery for Bad Breath
According to stories from more than one grandmas, there is an easy solution to preventing bad breath. Apparently, you don’t need to continue to buy numerous packets of gum just to get that minty fresh smelling breath. All you have to do is stick a bunch of celery in your mouth, chew it up, and your bad breath with instantaneously begin to go away.
3. Lemons for Ear Aches
Lemons are well-known for their health benefits and is often used to detoxify the body. Apparently, if you squeeze fresh lemon juice onto your ear bud when it hurts, you can treat the unwanted symptoms of an ear ache. Essentially, the lemon juice stabilizes the pH levels in your ears and helps to clean them out making them feel as good as new.
4. Nettles for Hair Loss
Turns out, there is actually a reason why my grandparents drink nettle leaf tea. There are actual facts behind this unusual remedy as nettle leaves contain high levels of protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, and beta-carotenes. It is also high in vitamins A, C, D, and B complex and minerals that are effective in hair growth and maintenance. Since our hair is mainly made up of proteins, it is no wonder nettles leaves can help keep hair looking strong and luxurious. All you have to do is boil water and brew four to six leaves for a few minutes before enjoying. It is important to note that nettles leaves are high in silica which can be harmful in high doses.
5. Yams for Menopause
Yams are often confused with sweet potatoes by many people. However, yams have thicker and rougher skin and are also darker in color. In fact, yams are high in vitamins C and A, which help balance out your hormones and tons of dietary fiber that can actually lower cholesterol. All of this contributes to balancing hormone levels in the body.
6. Olives for Motion Sickness
As crazy as it may be to believe – olives that are often used in martinis actually have nutritional value, which sounds more like an old wive’s tale than anything. Olives are essentially high in tannins that has the ability to prevent the production of too much saliva. By eating a small amount of olives, you can treat that feeling of being ill and the symptoms of motion sickness. So, the next time you are traveling somewhere where you know that you will suffer from motion sickness, buy some delicious and juicy olives to take on your next journey. For this, I am sure that grandparents around the world would be proud.
7. Baking Soda for Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections are fairly common and can be treated easily with a simple ingredient found in your kitchen. As it turns out, grandparents really do have the answer to everything including how exactly to treat annoying urinary tract infections. The best home remedy to treat a UTI is by sprinkling baking soda into a glass of water to cleanse the cells of the body. The baking soda actually helps to balance your body’s pH levels and makes your bladder more alkaline, which helps to prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying and causing unwanted symptoms. If your symptoms are consistent and extremely painful, it is a good idea to consult your doctor to ensure your health and safety.
8. Apricots for Indigestion
This is, by far, one of my grandfather’s favorite recipes that he lives by. He actually consumes precisely five apricots after dinner every day to help digest food better. Dried apricots are very nutritious and high in dietary fiber that can help prevent bloating. Next time you get an upset stomach, eat a handful of apricots to dissipate symptoms of indigestion right away.
9. Potatoes for Spider Bites
It is true – your grandparents may be onto something when they recommend potatoes to cure spider bites. Raw potatoes have anti-itch and anti-inflammatory properties that are useful and can be applied to the affected areas of the skin. Simply wrap a raw, sliced potato in a bandage or thin cloth and gently rub it on the spider bite for a few minutes.
10. Garlic and Honey for the Cold and Flu
We all know what the symptoms of the cold and flu. First, you start to feel achy and then you get congested and tired. When the symptoms start, grab a clove of garlic and raw honey. Garlic is a well-known antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory properties that can kill bacteria in the body