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Home Remedies

Do you have any home remedies for pain or other illnesses?

My neice was suffering with severe pain (not SCD type) and she asked me what to do for relief. Since I try to deal with my illnesses with organic solutions, I blerted out my quick pain solution.

1. Tylenol Extra Strength (not more than 3 per day with lots of water)

2. Hot Epson Salt bath

3. Arnica jel or cream to massage on area of pain (natural pain killer).

4. Green (menthol) rubbing alcohol to massage on area of pain...(menthol soaks in to relieve pain)

5. Yogi Tea - Joint comfort. Steep and drink warm tea for joint pain

I know there are meds that doctor's want to pump into us, but we have to protect our bodies from the side effects (like kidney failure).

Does anybody else have any home remedies for pain, restlessness, lack of sleep, etc?????

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Permalink Reply by Ade Dotun on May 16, 2011 at 4:49pm

Great suggestions! Never heard of Yogi tea, I have to give that a try. I use icy hot patched for my back and a hot water bottle as well. For sleep, I have used melatonin since its a natural compound and also drink Horlicks, it is a UK product so it might be hard to find in some states.