As the saying goes, "knowing the ailment means knowing the cure" — if you know exactly what discomfort you're feeling, you can use nature's own medicinal plants to prepare your own remedy and consume it.
So let's take a look at just how much the cooking ingredients and foods you use every day in your kitchen can support your health.
Chicken Soup
You've probably heard of giving chicken soup to a sick person who is feeling weak. Indeed, chicken soup is a truly effective remedy for patients who are unwell, especially those suffering from colds and flu. Research findings show that chicken soup reduces inflammation and helps prevent the continuation of flu-related complications such as sore throat and nasal congestion.
Dried Prunes
Dried prunes are especially good for bone health. A recent research study found that women who ate 10 dried prunes a day had significantly higher bone density and experienced fewer bone-related diseases compared to women who ate dried apples.
Oatmeal
People suffering from eczema or itchy skin problems can eat oatmeal for breakfast. Since oatmeal contains compounds that soothe itchy skin, it can also be used in a bath if you'd like to bathe with it.
Grind a small amount of oatmeal into a fine powder. When this powder is mixed with warm water, it turns into a milky-colored liquid. According to New York-based dermatologist Dr. Kavita Mariwalla, you can bathe using this warm water mixture.
Another method is to skip grinding the oatmeal into powder and instead mix it directly with water, then apply the resulting paste onto the itchy skin. Rinse it off after 10 minutes.
Sea Salt
You don't need to buy expensive cosmetic products to treat hardened skin patches and dark spots on your knees, elbows, and heels. All you need is sea salt. Mix a small amount of sea salt with a little coconut oil (or olive oil). Rubbing this mixture onto the dark patches will brighten the skin and provide moisture. People with dry skin can also use this method.
Source: health.com
