Grandma's Home Remedies

Split ends are perhaps the most common hair problem that woman face. The issue begins when hair cuticles wear down and fray at the ends. The condition, also known as trichoptlosis, is a sign that hair fibers have become damaged. To treat unruly hair and restore healthy strands, consider embracing home remedies for split ends. [...]

Dental care plays an important role in the overall health of an individual, but as we grow older – teeth weaken, suffer decay, and in many cases, are removed or fall out. When teeth go missing, dentures act as a solution for about 20 million Americans. However, home remedies for dentures can help people suffering [...]

The wintertime creates weather conditions that wreak havoc on skin, as dropping temperatures and humidity affect the air. Your skin is robbed of vital moisture and to make matters worse – windy days encourage a whole new crop of irritating symptoms to develop. Protect your skin and combat weather changes by embracing home remedies for [...]

When teeth are beyond fillings and root canals, one of the last measures a dentist will take to avoid pain and infection is to completely remove an offending tooth. Following the procedure, a patient may experience a range of symptoms that home remedies for a pulled tooth can ease. The Aftermath of a Pulled Tooth [...]

Having trouble breathing is no fun, especially when it starts to affect the things you love to do. Emphysema can play a role in the declining health of your pulmonary system. While treatment can slow the rate of damage, it cannot reverse the condition. To treat symptoms, use home remedies for emphysema to breathe easier [...]

Whether you’re jogging a marathon or nervous about a job interview, sweating is a natural and healthy reaction to activity, your environment, and many other circumstances. From hot weather to periods of stress, sweating is usually a minor annoyance. However, when perspiration meets up with bacteria on your skin, the outcome can prove embarrassing. For [...]

The temptation to build a snowman or participate in a friendly snowball fight is pretty enticing when the winter season comes a-knocking. However, Old Man Winter has something planned if you spend too much time in freezing cold temperatures, especially without wearing the proper attire. Before you go out into the cold, protect your body [...]

You probably don’t pay attention to it as much as you should, but good posture means more than just sitting up straight. A slouching habit sends a message to the rest of the world you might not be aware of. Your posture is perceived in many different ways. Some people view a straight back as [...]

While a diagnosis of herpes is discouraging, it’s important to remember that it’s not a death sentence. There are many different ways to address the symptoms of the recurring condition caused by a virus that attacks the genitals and other parts of the body. To find a comfortable balance, become familiar with home remedies for [...]

Sipping coffee or tea throughout the day. Brightly colored red juices. Blueberries and cherries bursting with flavor. Sounds good on the surface, but a nightmare for your teeth. According to the American Dental Association, coffee and cigarettes pose the biggest threat for stained teeth, but there’s a great deal of offensive materials and substances that [...]

Unfortunately, the pitter-patter of little feet isn’t necessarily a good thing, when it’s a cockroach that’s invaded your home or apartment. Taking refuge in the nooks and crannies of your kitchen and bathroom, the roach is a common household pest with nearly 4,000 species scurrying across the world. Luckily, home remedies to get rid of [...]

Luckily, the majority of neck pain isn’t a serious problem, as most cases involve acute symptoms typically lasting a couple of hours to a few weeks. However, chronic neck pain can linger several weeks or longer. From reevaluating your posture to stop slumping in your computer chair, explore home remedies for neck pain to ease [...]

It’s a surefire way to clear a crowded room – remove your shoes and reveal a stinky secret. Foot odor is a common problem that occurs when bacteria gathers on the feet and in-between the toes. From wearing a certain color of socks to consuming strong-smelling foods, a host of factors contribute to unpleasant odors [...]

Each year, contaminated food is responsible for 76 million people in the United States getting sick. Food poisoning (or food-borne illness) involves the consumption of infectious organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and parasites. The contamination of food can occur during any point of processing or production, as well as when food items are incorrectly handled, [...]

From undercooked meat to contaminated water, the threat of gastroenteritis lurks around many different corners, including exotic vacations and kindergarten classrooms. While the condition is commonly referred to as the ‘stomach flu,’ your sickness has nothing to do with influenza. To settle an upset abdominal region and ease other symptoms, it’s suggested to become familiar [...]

It could be as simple as standing too long in one place or getting hit in the leg with a baseball, but spider veins (the smaller and skinnier version of varicose veins) usually strike the legs and face without any warning. Appearing in shades of red, purple, and blue, spider veins twist and turn until [...]

With more than 280 species in the world, fire ants live in remote parts of the world, as well as the backyards of frustrated homeowners throughout the United States, especially in the southeast. These small wonders are aggressive and pack quite a sting. When you want to avoid costly exterminators and harmful pesticides, first consider [...]

Unlucky is the person who disturbs a honeybee making its way to the next flower or comes too close to a hidden beehive. Spring and summer are filled with stinging reminders of bumblebees, honeybees, and carpenter bees. With warmer weather sending these winged creatures into flight, you should limit colorful flower-like pieces of clothing and [...]

While a spike in flu cases tends to start as early as October, the Center for Disease Control reports the flu season is at its worst during the months of December, January, February, and March. With restricting, unbearable, and sometimes life-threatening symptoms, an increasing number of children, the elderly, and healthcare workers are rushing to [...]

Contrary to popular belief, going outside without a coat on does not guarantee you’ll get sick. The common cold is actually the handiwork of something much different than chilly breezes and snow days – a virus. The symptoms that follow keep students out of school and employees out of the office. To treat the coughing, [...]

Anything made out of wood has the potential to leave a small sliver of material behind in the skin – best known as a splinter. Despite their size, splinters have the potential to cause great discomfort and even infection when overlooked. To remove these seemingly harmless scraps of wood, consider home remedies for splinters to [...]

Picking at blemishes doesn’t do any good, but will only increase your chances of suffering pimple scars that range from discoloration to visible pits in the skin. In some cases, the scarring left behind by acne is hard to avoid, but there are still ways to reduce visibility. Consider home remedies for pimple scars to [...]

Hunting for seashells or dipping your toes in beach water never felt so painful than when coming in contact with a swarm of sand fleas – who enjoy taking swipes at ankles, legs, and feet. During warm weather days, keep an eye out for the pesky pests and if you’re unfortunate enough to have your [...]

It’s the kind of pain that keeps you up all night – pulsating, dull, intense, sharp, or periodic. Tooth pain can strike without a moment’s notice or gradually build into a bundle of irritated nerves. In some of the worst cases, other parts of the body, such as the ears or head, become involved. However, [...]

Hitching rides on luggage, burrowing in the cracks of furniture, and even infesting the swankiest of hotel mattresses, bed bugs are becoming an increasingly frustrating problem. To the horror of victims, noticeably red lesions can cover an entire back or spread across limbs. Doctors often use antihistamines and corticosteroids as suitable treatments, but don’t rule [...]

Just when you thought pimples were the end of the world, it’s time to get familiar with boils – painful eruptions of the skin that easily draw unwanted attention. Two weeks is the typical lifetime of a boil and after it drains, you’re going to need to treat the aftermath. Use home remedies for boils [...]

Nearly everyone has experienced the involuntary contraction of the diaphragm – the part of the body that separates the chest from the abdomen. In simple terms, we’ve all tried to stifle a bout of hiccups, when our vocal cords suddenly close and you’re left with a sometimes embarrassing ‘hic.’ Usually lasting only a few minutes, [...]

Hiking in the woods or exploring the nooks and crannies of an overgrown backyard places you at risk for stumbling across a patch of greenery that can cause rather unpleasant results. Poison oak is known for easily blending in with your natural surroundings. For some people, all it takes is a pinhead size of oil [...]

How many times did your mother tell you to stay away from the iron, the candle, matches, lighters, or that bubbling pot of water on the stove? If you didn’t listen and just had to satisfy your curiosity – a burn was most likely the outcome. Every year in the United States, more than 2.2 [...]

Vertigo causes a different kind of dizziness to arise. Not only do you feel like your little world is spinning, but you have to deal with a collection of other frustrating (and sometimes scary) symptoms. In order to reclaim your senses, you must achieve a certain level of stability and steadiness. Home remedies for vertigo [...]

Transporting waste from the small intestine to the rectum, the colon belongs to the digestive system and measures a whopping six feet long. Along the twists and turns of the colon, primary functions can suffer inactivity or sluggishness. Today, the market is saturated with colon cleanse remedies and kits. However, within the comforts of your [...]

When it comes to bikini-ready bodies and tight tank tops, it’s every woman’s (and man’s) worst nightmare – stretch marks. With a rainbow of unwanted décor, stretched out skin can attack and scar the arms, legs, hips, chest, and stomach. While some marks turn lighter or disappear over time, others need a little encouragement. With [...]

Humans aren’t the only ones who suffer from uncontrollable fits of coughing. Just imagine a dog with the same problem. Poor pooch – he or she is most likely fighting a case of kennel cough. Depending on the bacteria or virus that created this problem, bringing relief and using home remedies for kennel cough can [...]

When your backyard is riddled with small holes and your potted plants are becoming overgrown with wayward seeds, the critters causing your headaches are far from cute, fuzzy, or cuddly. Collecting and storing food for the winter, chipmunks usually mind their own business and happily co-exist amongst humans. But, for some homeowners, they’re at their [...]

The days of outrageous bouffants and over-the-top beehives are long gone, but the desire for thicker hair is still going strong. Many people equate thick hair with healthy locks and rush to purchase expensive shampoos, conditioners, and other hair products. However, with a few home remedies for thicker hair, you too can achieve salon-quality thickness [...]

Accidentally disturb a wasp while enjoying the great outdoors and you’ll increase your chances of receiving a sharp reminder why it’s not nice to cross paths with an angry insect. Getting stung is no picnic, especially if you’re allergic. With more than 25,000 species of wasps existing in the world today, it’s in your best [...]

Fever blisters have been around for quite some time – thousands of years, in fact. During ancient Roman days, Emperor Tiberius actually banned residents from kissing at public get-togethers because of an outbreak of fever blisters. In the United States, nearly 100 million cases reoccur on a yearly basis. Learning how to ease the symptoms [...]

Pesky and annoying, fruit flies have a reputation of appearing at the kitchen table fruit bowl and produce section of the local grocery store – especially during the summertime. Attracted to much more than the sweet smell of fresh peaches and browning bananas, fruit flies show no mercy and will attack food processing plants, warehouses, [...]

Most commonly seen in teenage boys and young men, cystic acne is considered one of the worst breakouts to attack the skin. Perhaps you’ve inherited your less than smooth skin from the family tree or your teenage years aren’t treating you right, but cystic acne can strike anyone. Breakouts can cause damage and devastate healthy [...]

Just kicked the smoky habit and your car wreaks of cigarettes? Has toxic fumes compromised the freshness of your air conditioner? Interior car vent odors not only turn off passengers, but can also make you feel nauseous and dread riding in your own vehicle. If you are interested in getting rid of interior car vent [...]

The majority of expecting women will go into labor between their 37th and 42nd week of pregnancy. However, when the pressure of a growing belly, compromised health conditions, and a grossly overdue date come into play – a mother and her doctor may wish to induce labor. If you’re not interested in achieving this goal [...]

It’s amazing that something so small can cause such great discomfort, but chigger bites are a menace, especially to people living in the southern part of the United States. Lurking in berry patches, tall grass, woodland hideaways, and weedy thatches – chiggers lay and wait for your ankles and other body parts to arrive. If [...]

Plunge into a bowl of spicy nachos or sit around all day doing nothing and you may find yourself battling a nasty case of indigestion – the general term used to describe the discomfort that takes place in the upper part of the abdomen. To get rid of indigestion symptoms, you may want to familiarize [...]

Your energy level and mood just isn’t the same when you don’t achieve a good night’s sleep. Insomnia has a draining effect on the body and mind, which can affect your performance at the job, relationships with loved ones, and your overall health. The amount of sleep a person gets will vary depending on individual [...]

Have you ever felt like the bones in your face were about to explode? Blocked sinuses are notorious for causing pain, tenderness, swelling and pressure to develop around the eyes, cheeks, nose and forehead. Sinusitis is an infection or inflammation of your sinuses – the hollow air spaces found within the bones that surround the [...]

It’s hard to believe that something the same size as a grain of sand can cause so many issues for the kidneys, but this is the life of a kidney stone, which can reach up to the similar dimensions as a pearl. As painful as kidney stones are, permanent damage is rare, but the condition [...]

You shouldn’t have had that last gin and tonic, and now you’re battling a raging headache and laziness the next morning. A hangover can certainly knock the wind out of you – the more alcoholic beverages you drink – the higher your chances are of suffering an assortment of symptoms. For the most part, a [...]

With the threat of dehydration and a spell of vomiting, cats may become sick when struck with constipation. Generally, a cat will experience a bowel movement one to two times per day, while a constipated feline may go every two to four days. To make Fifi feel comfortable during these sluggish times, consider home remedies [...]

Whether it’s your face, neck, chest, or shoulders, the inflammatory condition that attacks the sebaceous glands and hair follicles (better known as acne) can leave behind some pretty nasty scars. Since acne is a common nuisance for many teenagers and young adults, acne scars is one of the most widespread skin problems of today. However, [...]

From the honeybee to the bumblebee, you probably didn’t know that there are about 20,000 different kinds of bees in existence. While they may only stay active for two months out of the entire year, they can still become a nuisance during the summer months and when they’ve become trapped in your home. Since bees [...]