Before you panic and rush to the chemist for first aid, try these quick and ready-to-use remedies from your fridge.
1. To relieve hangover:
Honey is known to keep your blood sugar level fairly constant which is what you need after last night’s party? Take two to six teaspoon full of honey every twenty minutes upon awaking, depending on the severity of the hangover. Once you start feeling better, take four tsp with your first meal. The potassium in the honey helps counteract the effects of the alcohol. In addition, honey contains fructose, a type of sugar that helps your body metabolise alcohol more quickly.
2. To soothe mild burns and scalds:
If you thought onions only had culinary value, you certainly do not know the value of this edible bulb. It also helps treat minor burns and scalds. Cut an onion in half and place it on the spot until the pain subsides. Onion juice has chemicals like sulphur compounds and quercetin that are present in many over-the-counter drugs. Yes, you may have watery eyes due to burning but that's a fair trade-off. Isn't it?
3. To relieve headache and migraine:
Who doesn't experience occasional headaches? Most of us do. Headaches often reflect the kind of lifestyle we maintain; too much stress and not enough rest. People also suffer headaches due to weather changes. Use cold to help numb the pain. Hold a bag of frozen peas on the pain site for 10 minutes. Wait for twenty minutes and then repeat. Frozen peas bag makes a great mouldable and reusable ice pack. The cold compresses blood vessels which eases pain.
4. To reduce puffy eyes:
Puffy eyes are usually the result of staying awake till late in the night, drinking too little water or the natural ageing process. Puffy eyes are caused when fluid is trapped in the tissue under the eye. For any skin swelling, a cold compress is an ideal remedy. After preparing your morning or afternoon cup of tea, place the bags in the refrigerator until chilled. Squeeze out any excess fluid to make sure tea water doesn't drip all over your face while you are trying to relax. Place the bags over puffy, swollen eyes for around 10 minutes. Apart from removing puffiness, it also reduces dark circles and makes you feel fresh.
1. To relieve hangover:
Honey is known to keep your blood sugar level fairly constant which is what you need after last night’s party? Take two to six teaspoon full of honey every twenty minutes upon awaking, depending on the severity of the hangover. Once you start feeling better, take four tsp with your first meal. The potassium in the honey helps counteract the effects of the alcohol. In addition, honey contains fructose, a type of sugar that helps your body metabolise alcohol more quickly.
2. To soothe mild burns and scalds:
If you thought onions only had culinary value, you certainly do not know the value of this edible bulb. It also helps treat minor burns and scalds. Cut an onion in half and place it on the spot until the pain subsides. Onion juice has chemicals like sulphur compounds and quercetin that are present in many over-the-counter drugs. Yes, you may have watery eyes due to burning but that's a fair trade-off. Isn't it?
3. To relieve headache and migraine:
Who doesn't experience occasional headaches? Most of us do. Headaches often reflect the kind of lifestyle we maintain; too much stress and not enough rest. People also suffer headaches due to weather changes. Use cold to help numb the pain. Hold a bag of frozen peas on the pain site for 10 minutes. Wait for twenty minutes and then repeat. Frozen peas bag makes a great mouldable and reusable ice pack. The cold compresses blood vessels which eases pain.
4. To reduce puffy eyes:
Puffy eyes are usually the result of staying awake till late in the night, drinking too little water or the natural ageing process. Puffy eyes are caused when fluid is trapped in the tissue under the eye. For any skin swelling, a cold compress is an ideal remedy. After preparing your morning or afternoon cup of tea, place the bags in the refrigerator until chilled. Squeeze out any excess fluid to make sure tea water doesn't drip all over your face while you are trying to relax. Place the bags over puffy, swollen eyes for around 10 minutes. Apart from removing puffiness, it also reduces dark circles and makes you feel fresh.
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