WINTER is coming – and so are the annual ailments. But before hitting the pharmacy, check your kitchen cupboard for remedies. From frozen peas for creaky joints to a turmeric gargle that will ease …
Credit: ShutterstockBut garlic, with its potent anti-bacterial powers, can be an effective fix.Put this mix into a cloth and place against the affected ear. If pain persists, see a GP.Moisturising is important but you can also get relief from an oatmeal bath.Run a warm — not hot — bath and swirl in 100g of ground colloidal oats or use the same amount of regular oats in a tied muslin bag or stocking.
AS party season leaves us tired, we often get these. But the anti-bacterial properties in apple cider vinegar help. Mix one part vinegar with two of water, dip a cotton swab into the solution and carefully dab on to the affected skin.The herb has antioxidants that boost the immune system and flavonoids that reduce inflammation and relax throat muscles.
Make a soothing tea by crushing two teaspoons of thyme and soaking in boiled water for a few minutes.EVEN as temperatures fall, cold packs are just what the doctor ordered, easing inflam-mation and swelling.Try turmeric to help ease a sore throatThe antioxidant-rich spice is a fine anti-inflammatory. Mix two tablespoons with lukewarm water and gargle.Cinnamon scent can boost energising beta waves in the brain.
Simmer cinnamon sticks in a pot of water and inhale the aroma — scientists found it can combat fatigue in as little as 45 seconds.SPENDING more time indoors with the heating up can make our scalps oilier, causing dandruff.Mix equal parts vinegar and water and apply to your scalp an hour before a hair wash.
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