Grandma knows best

When people have a cold a fever or the flu they usually go to the doctor for help or they get some medicine from the drugstore . But many people also use home remedies for common illnesses . Here are some simple home remedies.






Best stings insect bites:

Wash the sting or bite. put some meat tenderizer on a handkerchief and then put the handkerchief on the bite for half an hour. To avoid insect bites it's helpful to eat garlic or garlic pills


Burns

Put the burn under cold water or put a cold handkerchief on it . Then apply aloe vera gel to the burn . It's important not put ice on the burn.




Colds

Lots of people eat hot chicken soup when they have a cold. They find it clears the head and the nose . Some people rub oil on their chest for a cold . Other people drink a mixture of red pepper hot water sugar lemon juice and milk or vinegar .