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11 home remedies for mosquito bites to battle the itch
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11 home remedies for mosquito bites to battle the itch

Don’t let a mosquito ruin your summer. Debbie Wolfe Posted On May 27, 2024 7:58 AM EDT Bye bye, itch. Popular Science Mosquito bites can be bothersome and itchy, especially during warm weather months when the pesky insects are most active and your skin is most exposed. Although over-the-counter treatments are available, some people prefer...

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What Works to Treat Dry Eye? The Best Eye Drops and Home Remedies

Written by Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP | Reviewed by Christina Aungst, PharmD Key takeaways: Over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops, like artificial tears, and prescription eye drops, like Restasis (cyclosporine) and Xiidra (lifitegrast), are effective treatments for dry eye.Home remedies for dry eyes include avoiding wind and smoke, using a humidifier, and doing eyelid scrubs or warm...

Can’t Sleep? These Home Remedies for Insomnia May Help
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Can’t Sleep? These Home Remedies for Insomnia May Help

Written by Nicole Andonian, MD | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Key takeaways: Motortion/iStock via Getty Images Plus You toss and turn, kick off the covers, then put them back on. You were hoping for a good night’s sleep, but your body just doesn’t want to cooperate. Or maybe you haven’t slept well for a while...

Can home remedies help prevent bad smelling gas?
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Can home remedies help prevent bad smelling gas?

Flatulence is a normal and healthy bodily function. Passing gas may make some people uncomfortable and bad smelling gas can lead to embarrassment. Fortunately, strategies are available to help reduce or eliminate unwanted foul-smelling gas. Passing gas, farting, or flatulence refers to a buildup of gas in the digestive system that a person eliminates by passing wind...

Trigger finger: 7 home remedies
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Trigger finger: 7 home remedies

Trigger finger is a condition in which a person’s finger locks or catches if they try to straighten or bend it. Depending on the condition’s severity, doctors will recommend either surgical treatments, medications, or some home remedies. Most people experience trigger finger in the fourth (ring) finger or the thumb, but the condition can affect...

9 home remedies for burning feet
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9 home remedies for burning feet

The sensation of burning feet is a common disorder. It can occur as an isolated issue or as a symptom of another condition. Medical professionals call the sensation of burning in the feet or lower leg burning feet syndrome (BFS). BFS often causes the feet to become uncomfortably hot and painful. Symptoms of BFS can...

Home remedies: Herbal supplements may not mix with heart medicines
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Home remedies: Herbal supplements may not mix with heart medicines

by From Mayo Clinic News Network Herbal supplements are natural, so they must be safe, right? Not necessarily. Herbal supplements can have strong effects in the body. Some can interact with prescription medications used to treat heart and circulatory problems, such as high blood pressure and heart failure. Some of these interactions can even be...

Home remedies: Just jammed your finger?
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Home remedies: Just jammed your finger?

A jammed finger is typically a sprain to the joint or knuckle, of the finger. There may also be a small fracture or dislocation of the joint. The injury can be extremely painful, and the joint usually becomes swollen. A jammed finger is a common sports injury. For example, your fingertip receives the full impact...

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Home remedies for premature ejaculation

Many males experience sexual concerns such as premature ejaculation. Premature ejaculation occurs when someone has an orgasm very quickly or orgasms without control. Males with premature ejaculation may also have very little warning before their orgasm, so they may not be able to delay it. Premature ejaculation may lead to lower sexual satisfaction for both...

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Home remedies: Treating anxiety with herbal remedies

Several herbal remedies have been studied as a treatment for anxiety, but more research is needed to understand the risks and benefits. Here’s what we know—and don’t know: Credit: CC0 Public Domain Kava Kava appeared to be a promising treatment for anxiety, but reports of serious liver damage—even with short-term use—caused the Food and Drug Administration to issue warnings about...