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1801 Home Remedies
Doctor-approved do-it-yourself treatments for more than 100 health complaints!
You don’t have to run to the doctor for every bruise, backache, cut, or cold. Chances are, the solution you need is right at hand. From bee stings to bunions, heat rash to hiccups, warts to wrinkles, here are doctor-approved treatments for more than 100 health complaints—remedies that are easy, safe, clever, and effective. Learn how to use: • ginger to reduce arthritis pain • acupressure to ease a toothache • tennis balls to stop snoring • crushed aspirin tablets to soften a corn • dandelion to flush out kidney stones • a mustard footbath to ease a headache plus discover the 20 Top Household Healers you should keep on hand for emergencies, from aloe vera to baking soda to zinc. Long before the age of high-tech medicine, people healed themselves at home using time-tested techniques. With the help of our board of medical advisors and modern-day scientific research, Reader’s Digest has selected the very best herbs, foods, and household healers to help you feel better fast, without expensive drugs and with fewer side effects.
You don’t have to run to the doctor for every bruise, backache, cut, or cold. Chances are, the solution you need is right at hand. From bee stings to bunions, heat rash to hiccups, warts to wrinkles, here are doctor-approved treatments for more than 100 health complaints—remedies that are easy, safe, clever, and effective. Learn how to use: • ginger to reduce arthritis pain • acupressure to ease a toothache • tennis balls to stop snoring • crushed aspirin tablets to soften a corn • dandelion to flush out kidney stones • a mustard footbath to ease a headache plus discover the 20 Top Household Healers you should keep on hand for emergencies, from aloe vera to baking soda to zinc. Long before the age of high-tech medicine, people healed themselves at home using time-tested techniques. With the help of our board of medical advisors and modern-day scientific research, Reader’s Digest has selected the very best herbs, foods, and household healers to help you feel better fast, without expensive drugs and with fewer side effects.
448 pages, Paperback
First published April 12, 2004
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December 20, 2017
This book is a keeper because you can read it from time to time to see what is recommended to do when something ails you. I love the index because you don't have to do a blind search. The information seems reliable. To put things in perspective, even though I would recommend this book as a gift for a newly-wed couple, I would also recommend it to anyone. I am 54 years old and have been married for 30 years. I found quite a bit of information that was useful and new to me. I rarely keep hard-back books in my house due to clutter, but this is one that I will keep. Both my husband and I plan to use it as a resource when we are avoiding medication or medication is not working.
August 29, 2008
What I like about this book is that it doesn't claim that all natural remedies are better than modern medicine, it says which old wives' cures work and which don't (and frequently why), it warns you of dangerous remedies while informing you of useful or harmless ones, and it tells you when your situation has gone too far and you need to go see a doctor. Basically, while it has lots & lots of useful and effective home remedies, it is safer and more realistic than some home remedy books I've seen.
March 29, 2017
Very practical tips to solve daily health problems
August 7, 2020
Would you like to save money on household items ?
If so, this book is perfect for you. It describes how red wine
can benefit the daily diet, if used sparingly. In addition, the authors caution to avoid caffeine at bedtime. The alternative uses of vitamins and herbs are described in great detail. For instance, Aloe is used for skin care and Chamomile is utilized to promote a healthy digestive tract. This volume has a considerable body of good advice on almost anything dealing with household health and management. It is a solid value for the price charged.
If so, this book is perfect for you. It describes how red wine
can benefit the daily diet, if used sparingly. In addition, the authors caution to avoid caffeine at bedtime. The alternative uses of vitamins and herbs are described in great detail. For instance, Aloe is used for skin care and Chamomile is utilized to promote a healthy digestive tract. This volume has a considerable body of good advice on almost anything dealing with household health and management. It is a solid value for the price charged.
November 12, 2019
YES @ YES. SO TRUE HOME REMEDIES IS THE ONE THESE Medications IS NO GOOD TO TOADY.
January 26, 2020
I would buy this book. It lists doable, simple things I can do to help whatever is going on and more important for me, why it works. It lists several options and studies that have been done on the matter. Love it!!!
January 18, 2013
Have Used this book for so many things! Highly recommend it!
November 22, 2017
Reader's Digest presents this book of home remedies.
March 28, 2020
Definitely a handy book to have on hand! Lol Marshmallows prevent heartburn seriously 💜
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