Topic: home remedies

Health Hack: Dealing With Dark Spots On Skin

Health Hack: Dealing With Dark Spots On Skin

Acne, psoriasis, scrapes, scratches and other skin wounds can all cause what’s known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation — aka dark spots on the skin. Unlike “age spots,” which are related to UV exposure, or melasma, another skin darkening condition related to hormones estrogen and progesterone, dark spots caused by post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation will fade over time and respond well to natural treatments. More »

Got A UTI Or Bladder Infection? Science Says Cranberry May Not Help

Got A UTI Or Bladder Infection? Science Says Cranberry May Not Help

There’s not a lot that’s worse than a urinary tract infection (UTI). It’s uncomfortable, annoying–and, even though most women know exactly what it is when it hits, still usually requires a visit to the doctor and some pee in a cup. Which is why so many women turn to one well-known remedy at the first sign: Cranberry juice. Unfortunately, according to a new study, cranberry juice may not actually work for a UTI–and it definitely doesn’t work if the infection moves to the bladder and kidneys. More »

How To Stop A Cold: 6 Things To Do The Minute You Start Feeling Sick

How To Stop A Cold: 6 Things To Do The Minute You Start Feeling Sick

Some days, you just know. You wake up and, instead of being greeted by lovely autumn light or an overpowering desire not to get out of bed, the first thing you notice is one of those tell-tale signs. A runny nose. A scratchy throat. Immediately, you know it’s a cold, and you can feel it coming on strong. But what, if anything, can you do to stop it in its tracks? Here’s how to stop a cold–the best you can–the minute you start feeling sick. More »