Health Remedies

We all carry hand sanitizers with us and they do a great job of disinfecting your hands on-the-go. If you are someone who loves to use organic and homemade/safe products, you certainly wouldn’t want to use alcohol-based hand sanitizers and alcohol is the main ingredient in all the commercial hand sanitizers. Alcohol can make your hands dry and rough which definitely isn’t something we want. Below is an easy homemade hand sanitizer recipe that not only sanitizes your hands on-the-go but also keeps them moisturized! BENEFITS: Coconut oil- Coconut oil is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. It also has essential fatty acids that moisturize the skin and keeps it healthy and soft, unlike alcohol-laden sanitizers that make skin rough and dry. Witch hazel– Witch hazel is a natural surface sanitizer. It has great disinfecting properties that instantly kills bacteria and fungi spores. Aloe vera- Aloe vera, just like coconut oil has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It also keeps your skin soft and plump. Aloe vera makes a great base for hand sanitizer thanks to its gel-texture. Also, aloe keeps skin well-hydrated. RECIPE FOR DIY NATURAL HAND SANITIZER THINGS YOU NEED- ½ cup organic aloe vera gel (make sure you use commercial aloe vera gel…

As if this year's superflu wasn't bad enough, now we've all got coronavirus to worry about. The disease, also called COVID-19, hasn't yet hit pandemic status quite yet. But it has reached the U.S., and people want to prepare. That means stocking up: on non-perishable food, on face masks (please, stop), and, of course, on hand sanitizer. Demand for antibacterial gel like Purell has spiked 1,400% from December 2019 to January 2020, report researchers at marketing and analytics firm Adobe Analytics. It's so popular, that some stores are even concerned that there could be shortages of hand sanitizer. ADVERTISEMENT But while I was stressing about whether I should duck out of work, run to the nearest drugstore, and see if I could grab a few bottles before it was too late, one of my coworkers posted a question I hadn't even considered: Does hand sanitizer even work against COVID-19? "After all, isn't coronavirus a virus?" she asked, blowing my mind. "And isn't Purell antibacterial?"\ In this time of uncertainty, our number one priority is ensuring the health and safety of everyone in our community. As you know, COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s…

Knees are complex joints, which unfortunately tend to hurt easily to various shocks. Although they are protected from fluids, ligaments, and tendons, they often swell and become painful, especially after intense effort. Although these symptoms can be kept under control with plenty of rest and painkillers, sometimes alternative therapeutic methods may be ideal for pain relief. Fortunately, there are plenty of natural remedies for knee pain, which due to their properties, improve blood circulation and relax the muscles sustaining the knee. Better said, there is an exquisite natural alternative for knee pain. After a failed jump, my knee was hurting like hell. I applied the R.I.C.E therapy, but wasn’t enough for the pain and swelling to go away. So, I tried some natural alternatives, such as Epsom salt combined with ginger and cayenne pepper. Known for its remineralization properties, Epsom salt is a famous remedy for relieving joint pain. Applied locally, the salt reduces the level of inflammation and improves circulation and sensitivity. acids in olive oil are natural anti-inflammatories that can relieve knee pain and muscle aches. But if you combine olive oil with the natural painkiller effects of ginger, you’ll get the best natural painkiller ever. Cayenne pepper…