Autumn usually brings rain and cold. During this season, we are especially vulnerable to a variety of health problems.

We want to remind you of some good old home remedies, which are also useful for curing diseases and strengthening the immune system before winter.

Cold Water Gargling

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We are all used to gargling with iodine or soda solutions. During a scientific experiment, some people used an iodine solution to gargle, while others used cold water.

As a result, the risk of a cold ended up being 3 times lower for those who used water.

Spirit And Vinegar For Ear Infections

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Doctors have a very good prescription for curing ear infections. You should mix white and distilled vinegar in a 1: 1 ratio.

Pour 1 tablespoon of this mixture into each ear and remove the rest of the solution after warming the ears.

Garlic Compress For Removing Warts

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Fresh garlic with water is a good remedy to remove warts. Chop several garlic cloves and cover with boiled water.

Dip a cotton ball in the mixture and apply this compress in the necessary place. Repeat these actions several times a day until the wart disappears.

Honey Instead Of Cough Syrup

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To get rid of coughing, eat 2 teaspoons of honey 30 minutes before bedtime. Research results show that honey is no less effective than cough syrups.

In addition, it is better to eliminate the symptoms of cough and it also helps you sleep well.

Antifungal Baths With Sodium And Vinegar

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Soda and vinegar baths are very good for curing foot fungus. However, this remedy (like most of them) has certain contraindications that you should know:

  • Wounds, cuts, or bruises on the feet.
  • Varicosity
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Any medical condition that causes an increase in body temperature.

Aloe Vera And Almond Oil For Stretch Marks

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Stretch marks are an uncomfortable beauty problem. They are signs of a break in the dermis or the middle layer of the skin. There is a good way to get rid of this disturbing problem.

Mix some aloe vera gel with almond oil in equal proportions and rub the mixture well on the stretch marks.

Leave the substance for 15 minutes and then remove the rest. You can repeat these actions several times a day.