Not everything that is marketed as alternative and natural medicine actually works. However, in many areas you can avoid medication and recover quickly with natural remedies. The following tips can help with minor injuries, stress-related ailments and general illnesses.

 

1. tension headaches. A few drops of lavender or peppermint oil can help relieve tension headaches. Apply these to the temples and forehead with a cotton pad or diffuse them in the room with a fragrance lamp. Then lie down for a few minutes with your head elevated, close your eyes and consciously relax.

2. nux vomica and a diet rich in vitamin B reduce stress levels. They act on the adrenal glands, making them more resistant to stress.

3. mild menstrual cramps are alleviated by a warm bath with a few drops of chamomile essential oil.

4. arthritis. Arthritis is an inflammation, and any inflammation produces acids in the body. Alkaline foods help against the acids and the associated pain; one of the most effective of these is apple cider vinegar. Stir two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into a glass of warm water every day and drink.

5. lower back pain can be relieved by the strong anti-inflammatory properties of the African herb devil's claw.

6. constipation, flatulence and overproduction of stomach acid can be improved by "good bacteria". Regularly take probiotic bacteria in the form of yoghurt or capsules.

7 A natural remedy for colds, especially coughs and blocked sinuses, is ginger. To make ginger tea, cut a cube of fresh ginger and simmer it peeled in two cups of water for about 15 minutes. Drink with honey.

8. stomach complaints. Peppermint tea has antispasmodic properties. A cup of hot peppermint tea relieves stomach pain.

9 For minor injuries, spread a little honey on the wound and stick a plaster over it. Honey counteracts infections and helps the wound to heal.

10. insect bites are soothed and cooled by aloe vera gel.but a simple ice cube works wonders against the itching, because the cold contracts the blood vessels and reduces the inflammation.

11. for acute sunburn, you can rinse a cloth in cooled camomile tea and place it on the burnt area.

12. anyone who has come into contact with jellyfish should apply apple cider vinegar directly to the burning area. The acetic acid prevents the release of the toxins.