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There are some moisturizers that can be easily made at home to help hydrate dry skin, leaving it more beautiful and softer. There are many natural ingredients that can be used, because they contain moisturizing properties such as coconut, oatmeal, coconut oil and aloe vera. It is important to apply the cream daily after bathing and drink 1.5 to 2 L of water a day. For best results, you can exfoliate your body and face at least 2 times a month to help remove dead skin cells and moisturize the skin more easily. See how to make a homemade face and body scrub.  Coconut moisturizing cream with oatmeal Coconut promotes skin hydration and, because of this, is a great ingredient to be used in creams for the treatment of dry skin. In addition to this, when associated with oatmeal, it is possible to nourish and protect the skin because oatmeal has properties that help the renewal of skin cells, contributing to a smooth, soft and nourished skin. Ingredients 1 cup of shredded coconut; 1 tablespoon...

A good home remedy to treat liver problems is boldo tea because it has properties that improve the functioning of the organ. However, another option is to choose the infusion of artichoke and milk thistle, which are plants that have excellent digestive and liver protective properties. In addition to drinking this tea, it is advisable to avoid stimulating and difficult to digest foods, giving preference to acids, warm water, fruits, vegetables and greens. It is very important not to consume any alcoholic beverages until the liver is fully recovered, as the most common causes of liver problems are the consumption of alcoholic beverages in excess and the consumption of very fatty foods. 1. Boldo tea Boldo is an excellent home remedy for treating fatty liver or inflammation in the liver, because it has properties that improve the secretion of bile, relieving symptoms such as dizziness, pain and abdominal discomfort.  Ingredients 2 boldo leaves; 1 glass of water; How to prepare Place the in...

Treatment for corns can be done at home, through following some simple measures such as filing the callus with a pumice stone and avoiding wearing tight shoes and socks, for example.  However, in case you suffer from diabetes or poor circulation, it is very important to consult a podiatrist before treating the callus at home, because of the risk of infection.  To treat corns at home, the following tips should be followed: 1. Soak the callus in warm water The warm water softens the callus, making it easier to remove the thickened foot that forms the callus. Thus, fill a container with warm water and soak the region of the body with the callus, such as the foot or hand, for example, for approximately 10 15 minutes. 2. File the callus with a pumice stone After the 10 to 15 minutes with the body region immersed in warm water, you should file the callus with a pumice stone or a file, in case it is small, to remove the layer of thick skin that formed. Do not use a sharp object to file the ca...

An excellent remedy to aid in the treatment of inflammation of the uterus, either at the level of the cervix called cervicitis or the endometrium called endometriosis is tea from the leaves of plantain, Plantago major L, due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation of the uterus can be caused by injury, use of abusive abortifacient methods or risky sexual behavior. The main symptoms are foul-smelling and purulent vaginal discharge, headache, dizziness, vomiting and menstrual cycle irregularity. See how to do your treatment here. 1. Plantain Tea This herb has very potent anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and healing properties. It is also used in cases of tonsillitis or other inflammations. Ingredients 20 g of plantain leaves; 1 liter of water. How to prepare Boil the water in a pot and then add the plantain. Cover and let steep for a few minutes. Drink 4 cups of tea a day, until the swelling disappears. This tea should not be taken during pregnancy and people who have uncontrol...

Homemade syrups such as watercress with honey or onion are excellent for treating cough with phlegm because they have expectorant properties that will help eliminate secretions present in the airways, helping to improve the cough in a few days. However, if in addition to cough there is fever, malaise, green phlegm or shortness of breath, it may indicate the presence of acute bronchitis or pneumonia and therefore it is best to see a doctor for a complete examination to verify the cause of the symptoms and the best treatment is indicated. 1. Watercress syrup with honey Ingredients Honey; 1 package of watercress; The juice of 1 lemon. How to prepare Blend 1 package of fresh watercress, then add the same amount of honey and the juice of 1 lemon. Bring the mixture over low heat until it thickens and acquires a consistency similar to condensed milk. It is recommended to take 1 tablespoon of this syrup 3 to 4 times a day. 2. Anise syrup Home syrup with green anise, whose scientific name is Pi...

An excellent home remedy for heat rash is to take a bath with oatmeal or apply an aloe vera gel, as they have properties that help reduce itching and soothe skin irritation.  Heat rash is a skin reaction to sweat, which is very common in infants and children, but can also affect adults, mainly those who are bedridden and on the hottest days of the year. Normally the rash does not require any specific treatment, being indicated to keep the skin always clean and properly dry.  However, to relieve redness and itching, it may be useful to use some of the following home remedies: 1. aloe vera gel Aloe is a medicinal plant that contains folic acid, vitamins and calcium in its composition, attributing its healing, nourishing, regenerating, moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties, and should be prepared as follows:  Ingredients 2 aloe leaves; Towel. How to prepare Cut 2 aloe leaves in half and remove the gel from the leaf with the help of a spoon. Place the gel in a container with a lid....

Lemon is an excellent home remedy to relieve toothache, since its juice has properties that fight bacteria and act as an antiseptic, which allows to relieve inflammation and thus, reduce pain in a short time. Although lemon juice is effective, it should not be the only treatment used for toothache, especially if the pain lasts more than 2 days. In these cases, it is recommended to consult a dentist to identify the cause of the pain and start the appropriate treatment. See how to prepare other excellent home remedies for toothache.  Ingredients Squeeze 1 lemon; 1 piece of cotton or gauze. How to prepare Dip the cotton or gauze in the pure lemon juice, remove the excess and apply this compress on the tooth that is causing the pain or is inflamed leaving it to act for a few minutes. This procedure should be repeated at least 3 times a day. Another way to use lemon to combat toothache is to prepare a mixture of lemon with water (in equal parts) and use that mixture to rinse immediately aft...