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Sometimes our grandmothers have a lot they can teach us, although at first we may have doubts.
This is especially true when it comes to various home remedies for pain, illness or other health problems.
It must be admitted that even though these are all sorts of old wives’ tips, they usually work very well.
Today we will therefore reveal 7 such bizarre recipes used by our grandmothers that can really solve the given problem.
1. Baking soda for urinary tract inflammations
Pour half a teaspoon baking soda into a 200 ml glass of clean water and take it 2 to 3 times a day.
This should cure the infection soon. Baking soda changes the pH of the urine to alkaline, which is unfavorable for the multiplication of pathogenic bacteria.
2. Potatoes for insect bites
Raw potatoes have strong anti-itching and anti-inflammatory effects.
You need to do the following: Cut a thin slice of raw potato, rub the sore spot with it for a while and finally stick it on with a plaster. Leave it on for some time.
3. Raisins for rheumatism and arthritis
According to grandmothers, for rheumatic pains you should soak a few tablespoons of raisins in water overnight and consume them during the following day.
In this way the vitamins in the flesh combine with the anti-inflammatory substances in the skin, which then work much better to suppress joint pain.
4. Celery for bad breath
The only thing you need against bad breath is to place a piece of celery stalk celery in your mouth and start chewing it.
5. Nettle treats hair loss
Nettle leaves are rich in proteins, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, beta-carotene and vitamins A, C, D and the B-complex. All of these are substances beneficial for hair growth.
Boil water in an electric kettle, put 4 to 6 nettle leaves into a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let cool for 15 minutes and then apply this water to your hair up to the roots.
Nettle will keep the roots in good condition and thus support hair growth.
6. Sweet potatoes for menopause
Sweet potatoes have a coarser skin and are darker than regular potatoes, so you should not confuse them.
They are rich in vitamins A and C, which balance hormone levels in the body. Moreover, they have an excellent effect on lowering blood cholesterol.
7. Dried apricots for poor digestion
Our grandparents believe that every day after dinner we should eat at least 5 dried apricots.
This fruit is full of fiber, which helps digestion and prevents bloating.
Conclusion
Sometimes these remedies may seem really strange, but the fact is that they really work and help with various problems.
Therefore, if you are troubled by any of the health problems listed here in the future, be sure to remember them and try them out.
