Chances are you have a lot of things in your medicine cabinet that have some unexpected benefits.
Dr. Gayathri Raman with St. Louis Medical Clinic explains some common remedies.
ANTACID TABLET-helps neutralize the acid that causes painful heartburn symptoms. TRY: HELPS ITCH AND STING OF INSECT BITES. Antacid formulations such as Alka-Seltzer contain aspirin, an anesthetic that can help ease the sting and itch of insect bites.
MOUTHWASH-reduce the number of bacteria in the mouth TRY: Preventing athletes foot the high alcohol content of traditional mouthwash helps ward off fungal infections.
BAKING SODA-TOOTH WHITENING TRY: CALMLY IRRITATED SKIN-baking soda takes the sting out of sunburn and minimizes the itch and discomfort caused by a variety of skin conditions (including prickly heat, and poison ivy).
NASAL SPRAY-The decongestants in it shrink blood vessels and swollen mucous membranes in your nose, making it easier for you to breathe. TRY: STOPPING NOSEBLEEDS Most nosebleeds can be stopped by simply pinching the nose for 10 to 20 minutes, but if yours persists, nasal spray may do the trick
YOGURT: EAT IT FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH TRY:PREVENTING GUM DISEASE the lactic acid in yogurt helps protect their gums from the harmful bacteria that cause this chronic condition.
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL: EAT IT FOR LOWERING CHOLESTEROL TRY: BOOSTING YOUR VISION Studies show that the OMEGA THREE FATTY ACIDS in olive oil help prevent age-related macular degeneration.
DARK CHOCOLATE:EAT IT FOR HEART HEALTH TRY:Protecting skin from sun damage Researchers say minimally processed versions of the sweet treat are rich in flavonoids, antioxidants that could prevent wrinkles and cut the risk of skin cancer caused by exposure to sunlight.
Prevention Magazine
ANTACID TABLET-helps neutralize the acid that causes painful heartburn symptoms. TRY: HELPS ITCH AND STING OF INSECT BITES. Antacid formulations such as Alka-Seltzer contain aspirin, an anesthetic that can help ease the sting and itch of insect bites.
MOUTHWASH-reduce the number of bacteria in the mouth TRY: Preventing athletes foot the high alcohol content of traditional mouthwash helps ward off fungal infections.
BAKING SODA-TOOTH WHITENING TRY: CALMLY IRRITATED SKIN-baking soda takes the sting out of sunburn and minimizes the itch and discomfort caused by a variety of skin conditions (including prickly heat, and poison ivy).
NASAL SPRAY-The decongestants in it shrink blood vessels and swollen mucous membranes in your nose, making it easier for you to breathe. TRY: STOPPING NOSEBLEEDS Most nosebleeds can be stopped by simply pinching the nose for 10 to 20 minutes, but if yours persists, nasal spray may do the trick
YOGURT: EAT IT FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH TRY:PREVENTING GUM DISEASE the lactic acid in yogurt helps protect their gums from the harmful bacteria that cause this chronic condition.
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL: EAT IT FOR LOWERING CHOLESTEROL TRY: BOOSTING YOUR VISION Studies show that the OMEGA THREE FATTY ACIDS in olive oil help prevent age-related macular degeneration.
DARK CHOCOLATE:EAT IT FOR HEART HEALTH TRY:Protecting skin from sun damage Researchers say minimally processed versions of the sweet treat are rich in flavonoids, antioxidants that could prevent wrinkles and cut the risk of skin cancer caused by exposure to sunlight.
Prevention Magazine
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