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It’s mosquito season, and dealing with itchy bites is always a big nuisance. If you’re in a pinch or not a fan of over-the-counter bug bite treatments, you may want to try these five natural mosquito bite remedies. You’ll likely have these common household items in your fridge or pantry already. So there’s no need to hit up the pharmacy when you’ve got a house packed with mosquito bite-busting ingredients. Watch In The Know’s Phoebe Zaslav give the rundown on these DIY mosquito bite hacks. “Mosquito bites are no fun, and using too much calamine lotion can be harmful to your skin in the long run,” Phoebe explains. 1. Basil Turns out basil is more than just a great pasta seasoning. “Studies suggest that a chemical compound in basil called eugenol can help relieve itchy skin,” she says...

You enjoyed that spicy burrito for dinner, but then it hits you — that uncomfortable feeling in your chest that can only mean one thing: heartburn. Heartburn can be a normal part of life for many people. According to the American College of Gastroenterology, about 60 million Americans have heartburn at least once a month, and it's estimated that as many as 15 million have heartburn every day. Along with working with a doctor to assess and manage your symptoms, there are also some steps you can take to stop acid reflux naturally. Here are some acid reflux remedies that may help get rid of heartburn without antacids. Warning If you regularly have heartburn more than two or three times per week, see a doctor, because your symptoms may be due to a more serious conditi...

When Emily Johnson developed rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 20, the pain was excruciating. But she soon learned to manage the condition with a change in diet and lifestyle. Emily was in her final year of university when the ring finger on her right hand started to swell up. Soon the painful swelling had spread to another finger and thumbs and her skin became sensitive to touch. “It was excruciating. I couldn’t move my hands as they were stiff with fluid. It was too painful to type and I could barely hold a pen,” says Johnson. Next came the sneezing fits. “I couldn’t sleep or even talk for sneezing, but I passed it off as a cold or hay fever.” Emily was referred to a rheumatologist, who, after initially telling her it was all in her head, eventually diagnosed seronegative arthritis, a...

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition where someone’s body creates antibodies that attack their own healthy tissue. With psoriasis, certain areas of skin are replaced every 3-5 days instead of 28-30 days. This accelerated skin cell production is what causes the redness, scaliness and flaking of psoriasis. What’s really taking place is a T-cell dysfunction – in particular, the TH17 cell. T-cells are part of the acquired immune system – in other words, a system that someone isn’t born with, but acquires over time. This dysfunction of TH17 cells is typically triggered by an altered microbiome, strep throat or other infection. When these cells dysfunction, they induce a massive amount of inflammation, while, at the same time, T-regulating cells are suppressed. Thankfully though, vitamin D sup...

Summer is here, and the most apparent effect of this scorching hot weather is on our skin. The blazing sun can be unforgiving, especially to the skin. Humidity, hot winds, and pollution take away our skin’s natural glow, thereby leaving it dull, rough, patchy, and dry. Our skin suffers from summer tans. Besides, the heat and dirt together cause blackheads, breakouts, and blemishes on our skin. That’s why it becomes all the more important to nourish it during this hot weather. How do you do that? Well, there are several natural ingredients and super foods that act as natural remedies to give you a glowing skin. So, let’s take a look at a few of them that will come to your rescue this summer season... Continue at Times of India.

More than 31 million people in the U.S. live with some type of eczema, according to the National Eczema Foundation. Otherwise known as atopic dermatitis, eczema affects all ages and races. There is no cure for eczema, so treatment focuses on managing the symptoms of the disorder, which include inflammation, itchiness and cracking of the skin. Along with working with your doctor to manage your condition, here are 13 natural remedies for eczema that may help soothe your skin and ease symptoms. Plus, keep scrolling for five supposed home remedies for eczema that you should probably avoid. 1. Apply Moisturizers With Glycerin   ​People with eczema are missing key agents in their skin's barrier that keep it intact and well-moisturized, which means that tre...

Having a sore throat may bring on more anxiety these days, but it doesn't always warrant a trip to the doctor's office. Sore throats can accompany a lot of different non-emergency conditions, including the common cold, seasonal allergies, acid reflux or simply dry air. Regardless, sore throats can be painful and uncomfortable. Fortunately, there are several things you can do right at home that can help ease the ache without medication or antibiotics. Here are 11 natural remedies for a sore throat you can try the next time you get that unpleasant tickle. 1. Gargle With Salt Water   A salt water gargle should always be your first go-to for a sore throat, Omid Mehdizadeh, MD, otolaryngologist (ENT) and laryngologist at Providence Saint John's Health Cen...

Singer Paloma Faith struck a chord with new mothers when she revealed she is using cabbage leaves to soothe her painful engorged breasts in a recent Instagram post. The mother-of-two, who gave birth three days ago, said she is experiencing 'next level pain' after being diagnosed with acute engorgement, a condition that makes breastfeeding extremely difficult, and shared a photo of cabbage leaves in her bra. The leaves are recommended as a DIY treatment because they possess anti-inflammatory properties and draw out excess liquid, according to experts. Speaking to FEMAIL, midwives and doctors from across the UK explained cabbage is just one of many natural remedies that can be used to treat post-partum health issues. Continue reading at dailymail.co.uk

No matter how big or small the ailment, someone in my family always has a remedy for it. As a child, at the first possible sign of a sore throat, my mother would bring water to a boil, pour it into a mug, add vinegar and salt, then, when warm, have me gargle the mixture. She used a similar saltwater cocktail when I lost my first tooth. I swished the warm concoction around the gummy space that once held my tooth to stop the bleeding and help the area heal. If I had a cough, she’d slice a lemon, squeeze the juice from each slice into a mug, warm it up, and add a dollop of honey. The tart, sweet, mix helped soothe my throat and chest while breaking down any mucous. Though I didn’t realize it while growing up, these remedies were evidence that wellness was always within reach. Read mo...