Natural Home Remedies

Question: What natural home remedies can I use to improve my dog's dry & Flaky coat? I had recently switched her food with bad results. Now her skin is dry and flaky. I have taken her off the new food, but am looking for natural home remedies that I can use to improve her coat condition.

Answer: Having dry flaky skin when changing foods can be normal, especially when going from a lower quality to a higher quality food. Your dog's body is "detoxifying" which could cause the coat/skin changes until the dog's body becomes acclimated to the new food. You should give the new food a few weeks before writing it off. Also, don't switch cold turkey. Always mix more old food with new, and then slowly less old food and more new food until you are feeding only the new food. That will help with the transition and also alleviate diarrhea problems. You can give your dog a boiled egg, or purchase the supplement for skin and coat that you can pump on to the dogs food to help with the dryness and flaking. Hope this helps! Moni http://www.geocities.com/libertydogtraining

Question: Any natural home remedies to help with acne problems? Does anybody know any natural home remedies to help acne? I'm 22 well out of puberty and i still break out pretty bad.

Answer: Here's a quick home remedy for you: ** Wash your face and rinse thoroughly. Squeeze a fresh lemon into a small bowl and put the juice on a cotton ball. Apply a cotton ball to face. Repeat soaking of a cotton ball in lemon juice as needed. Let the lemon juice dry on your face for about 10 minutes then rinse with cool water. The lemon juice should make your face sting or mildly burn. If you have sensitive skin, you may wish to dilute juice with water. Follow this procedure one to two times per day and you will notice amazing results within 14 days.** And here are a few extra tips to help control your acne. 1) Washing with very hot water, harsh soaps or cleansers will not improve existing acne or prevent future flare-ups they will only irritate them. 2) Thorough cleansing is the first and most important step in any skin care program. Deep cleansing is recommended twice a day, in the morning and at night. This assures removal of surface impurities, rests of makeup and excessive oiliness. 3) Ideal cleansing is completed by application of a toner or refreshing lotion. This kind of product prepares the skin for the use of moisturizers and lubricants. 4) The last basic step is to apply a good moisturizer, which will keep your skin soft, and protect it from the aggressive environmental assaults that it's exposed every day. 5) Be sure to clean your face thoroughly before going to bed at night and apply a good night time moisturizer.

Question: Does anyone know any good books for natural home remedies for baby's and toddlers? I dont like gong the tylenol way... i want to learn more about health y natural home remedies to help my baby when she is feeling under the waether.

Answer: go to Whole foods a natural food store you can also find a book at barnes n nobles. I always ask older people they have remedies that have been pass down for generations . http://www.babylovecards.com Birth Announcements, Baby Shower Invitations, Birthday Invitations, Baptism, Christening Invitations.

Question: why we use natural home remedies for beauty? I wanted to know that why we use natural home remedies for beauty? Is there any special reason?

Answer: I use natural home remedies because it's a lot cheaper than the products you would normally buy at the store and there's less packaging.

Question: Natural home remedies to get rid of big pores and blotchiness? Okay I have big pores and I really want to size them down so they will be unnoticable, because it really makes my skin look dirty. I also have very blotchy red looking skin. Does anyone know of any natural remedies to get rid of this stuff? Thanks!!

Answer: I've been reading a lot about aloe being great for all kinds of skin problems. I get lots of natural solutions from www.care2.com. Here is a link. Scroll to the bottom to see all skin solutions. http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/bms/1517#more From the site, if you do a search on "pores" you'll get a list of a bunch of links for pores, just look for the ones that apply to you. Here is one. http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/bms/1517 Nourishing Cucumber-Avocado Facial Mask This magic formula does it all: nourishes, tightens pores, and helps slough off dead skin cells to reveal fresher skin. Place the following ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped peeled cucumber 1/2 cup coarsely chopped peeled avocado 1 egg white 2 teaspoons powdered milk Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then apply to face and neck. Leave the mask in place for 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Splash cool water on after that, then gently pat dry. Good luck. Those other people making comments need to get a life. They're probably mad because they have a small. . .penal code.

Question: Are there any natural home remedies to get rid of spiders? Got a spider problem but also a young child. Im looking for natural remedies to get rid of spiders.

Answer: Here you go. http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2006/05/30/natural-ways-to-get-rid-of-spiders/

Question: I want to get natural home remedies to get bigger breasts without creams,gels or surgery.? My nipples are not protruded. These are just flat and I want to get bigger size of boobs as well using excercises, home remedies like using particular diet of some natural herbs so that I can be more confident. I am 25 years old.

Answer: Nothing short of surgery will actually increase your breast size. You can do push-ups to strengthen the muscles underneath, which will counteract some sagging. Don't believe ANY product that advertises that it will increase your breast size - you will just be DECREASING the amount of money in your wallet.

Question: Natural Home Remedies that lighten skin? I have two huge scars on my face from picking at zits. Are there any natural things, or home remedies that will lighten my skin? Please don't say vitamin e or cocoa butter.

Answer: Many home remedies simply do not work. Do an Answers Search to see. This is a simple, safe cure that has given fast, remarkable results and it's using natural oils. Use olive or any natural oil. You rub the marks over and over for up to 30 min or even more a day - not necessarily all at once. Depending on how much you have rubbed them you will see fading in a few days. Keep up treatment and two weeks they will have faded considerably more. Overtime they will completely vanish. It got rid of all my dark spots, some pigmentations, even a facial mole, prominent scars and countless other skin imperfections. Treatment has helped many on Answers.(see my many B.A.). If massage entire face on a daily basis it will even out skin color, will tighten and make skin smooth and blemish free and give it a healthy glow. SOURCE(S): 20+ years research, experimentation - safe, natural treatments/cures for many skin conditions.and anti aging, rejuvenation treatments

Question: what are some natural home remedies to get rid of acne? what are some natural home remedies that actually work on getting rid of acne what a good face wash? i'm 13 years old and where can i buy it is freeman felling beautiful facial clay mask avocado and oatmeal a good mask? thanks for all the help

Answer: Here are some natural treatments for pimples : 1. Tea tree oil is a popular home remedy for pimple. It is an essential oil that is diluted and applied topically to pimple lesions. 2. Zinc is another popular home remedy for pimple. A couple of research studies have found that zinc is somewhat effective. 3. Garlic juice is an effective way as a natural pimple treatment because garlic is a natural antibacterial agent. It contains sulfur which is nature’s antibiotic. 4. Honey contains potassium, which suffocates bacteria in pimple cells to get rid of pimples faster. 5. Dandelion is very effective in fighting pimple. Use the complete dandelion plant.

Question: Natural home remedies for allergies and asthma? There is way too much info out there for natural remedies. There is no naturopath in my area, so tips and hints that have worked for you on your kids would be helpful. My 9 year old has asthma, which is brought on by allergies and heavy exercise - she is a sport nut. Her allergies are pretty bad too, but since she spends so much time outside for sports I hate to "dope her up" every day with allergy medicine. No allergy medicine = worse asthma, so then she is sucking back her puffer. Any tips, good websites, etc would help! Thanks She is getting food allergy testing on Wednesday! I'm looking to start more natural treatments after I find out what she is allergic to,,, I know there is a food in there somewhere [like tuna or red dye] that will be an AHH OK! for us :)

Answer: You may think this sounds crazy, but many allergy and asthma sufferers actually have food allergies and/or sensitivities. I have had terrible allergies and a nose that wouldn't stop running until I cut peanuts, dairy, wheat, and some other stuff out of my diet. You can try an allergy elimination diet, get a $200 test to see which foods she's allergic to, or eliminate certain foods based on her blood type, which is what I did, since it's basically free. I know it sounds crazy, but it actually works! You can read thousands of peoples stories at this forum, ask questions, do a search on asthma, etc. http://www.dadamo.com/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl? Here is another asthma specific forum: http://curezone.com/forums/f.asp?f=100057 And my favorite doctor: http://www.doctormurray.com/conditions/Asthma.asp

Question: Are there any natural/home remedies for hair loss? i'm a 24 year old male and losing my hair FAST. it is hereditary in my family, but i was wondering if there are any natural or home remedies to regrow hair without using any rogaine, laser combs, pills, hair plugs or other stuff that is extremely expensive and may not work.. and is probably temporary. is there any type of food or anything PROVEN to regrow hair or prevent hair loss?... even hereditary hair loss?

Answer: 1. Rub olive oil on your scalp. This is one of the most simple methods you can start now. 2. Mix 1 cup of boiling water, with 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds, and cook for 5 minutes. Drinking this mix might not be too pleasant, but it can be effective. 3. Make a mix of 2 tablespoons of olive oil, rosemary extract, 1 lemon juice and 1 egg yolk and apply it on your hair. This methods does work effectively, only if done continuously for over a week. 4. Wash your hair after massaging the scalp with uncooked egg yolk, for 1 hour straight. Uncooked egg yolk can get sticky, so make sure you fully wash away after you're done after the 1 hour period. 5. Rinse your hair with lemon juice or vinegar. You'll need a lot of lemon juice for this method. 6. Soak a towel in hot water and squeeze lightly. Cover your hair with a light (squeezed) hot towel for 10 minutes for 5 days, each day. 7. 10-12 glasses of water daily and have a high protein diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables and dairy products. You've probably heard of this tip hundreds of times. This applies to almost every health problem. Healthy nutrients can help you fight against hair loss. 8. Apply a boiled mix of mustard oil with heena (mehndi) leaves This method works to promote healthy growth. 9. Use a hair loss supplement.

Question: HOW CAN I REPAIR MY HEAT DAMAGED HAIR WITH ALL NATURAL AT HOME REMEDIES? My hair used to be long and gorgeous down to the middle of my back. as a half black half hispanic woman my hair isone of my more extreme vanities. now because i am a religious hair straightener it has become thin damaged and much shorter up to my shoulders. how can i repair my hair with all natural remedies at home without chemicals or salon professionals??? please help!!

Answer: Once hair is damaged, it's damaged. There is no bringing it back. All you can do is make it look healthy, it will never be healthy till you chop it off though. I've tried a few at home ones, and they didn't work that well. I use Joico K-Pak and I'm pretty impressed with that. My hair is a lot less frizzy and and is more smooth.

Question: Any home or natural remedies to get rid of that bit of upper lip hair? i have a bit of upper lip hair...and becuase i have dark hair and fair skin...it seems to be noticable...even though its only a bit...is there any other way other way i can get rid of this using home remedies or natural things....other than going to the salon and getting it waxed?

Answer: you can try using tweezers or a razor

Question: Any home remedies/natural ways to prevent UTI? I suffer from chronic UTI's almost monthly, and will all the meds im on to prevent them (ditropan XL, detrol LA, and Bactrim) along with drinking plenty of water, not drinking soda or teas and taking cranberry supplements. What are some other natural or home remedies to try to help me out? Also has anyone ever tried clear tract or tried d-mannose? Thanks!

Answer: I have heard good reports about d-mannose. I know one medical doctor who has juvenile diabetes & it helps w/ protein in urine for him & has (he believes) extended his life. Here are some herbs known to be urinary antiseptics: Angelica root, Bearberry (Uva Ursi), Celery seed, Goldenrod, Juniper, Meadowsweet (also soothing & pain relieving), Saw Palmetto, Yarrow. Try making any one of these into a tea and drinking one or more cups per day. I would lean toward Angelica root, which is a digestive, or Meadowsweet, which contains salycin (like aspirin). Saw Palmetto, Juniper & Bearberry are all somewhat harsh and only for short term use. Years ago when I was taking birth control pills I also had frequent UTIs. Got some relief by a surgeon enlarging the opening of my bladder. The problem didn't completely stop until I stopped taking the pill.

Question: Natural home remedies for sore throat and snuffy nose quick please!? Natural remedies please, no pills. thank you!

Answer: For the sore throat drink one cup of tea with honey, then open ur mouth all the way and try to touch the floor with ur toungue, it won't work just extend the tongue alll the way out, this will elimate all pain in the throat if done every 10 min and held for 5 sec trust me To cure a stuffy nose eat something like currey that has alot of spices like tumeric in it, or take a really hot shower then just spit and blow ur nose as much as ur heart desires

Question: Fast Natural Home remedies for blackheads? Does anyone have any home remedies using natural earth made products.

Answer: Read this post -- Useful for acting against Acne / Pimples http://homeremediesfor.blogspot.com/2008/03/home-remedies-for-acne-pimples.html