If you are like most people, your busy schedule makes a visit to the doctor a hassle. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, but there are treatments you can do at home for various ailments that can save you the inconvenience of spending the morning in your local clinic.
Treat Ingrown Toenails with Dental Floss
Unless it appears to be infected, ingrown toenails can be treated at home. Soak your foot in warm water for a quarter of an hour, then pat dry and gently coax a little waxed dental floss between the toenail and the skin; this will encourage it to grow properly again. Applying antibiotic cream to prevent infection is a good idea, too.
Treat Psoriasis with Tea Tree Oil
If you have psoriasis, you have probably been coached on lifestyle changes like healthy eating, adequate hydration and stress management. You will likely also have prescription medication on hand as well. However, it is also possible to treat flare-ups with application of tea tree oil which can remove dead skin cells and help soothe the skin.
Treat Erectile Dysfunction with a Vacuum Pump
Magazines, television and billboards inundate you with advertisements about treatment for erectile dysfunctional. While medications like Viagra and Cialis can often prove useful for this condition, not everyone wants to take treat this pharmaceutically. A vacuum pump is a good alternative. It is a tube that fits easily over the penis and its vacuum pressure removes air and encourages blood flow to the area, causing an erection. The band at the end of the tube will maintain the erection, but only for around 20 minutes.
Treat Warts with Duct Tape
Warts generally do not present a serious health problem, but they can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. One at-home solution is to remove them with duct tape. This is not for those who are squeamish but it is very effective. A study from the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine found that it was more successful than having them removed the in the office with liquid nitrogen.
Treat Minor Cuts with Black Pepper
While this treatment is only appropriate for minor cuts, it still can do the trick provided the wound is not severe. If you have cut yourself and cannot get the cut to stop bleeding, then simply sprinkle it with black pepper, which will cause clotting and staunch the flow of blood. Then you can simply cover it with a bandage.
Treat Toothaches with Cloves
Oil of clove remedies date back a long time and provides numbing relief from the pain of the toothache. It has also been shown to have antibacterial properties so can be helpful to guard against infection and some people will also use it after a tooth extraction to relieve the discomfort of a dry socket.
Treat Spider Bites with a Battery
This sounds like a strange solution, but it is often used in the military when out in the field and is highly effective: to neutralize the venom of spider bites, place a battery on the bite. The poison that the spider has left behind will be rendered inactive by the battery current.
This simple solutions can allow you to treat minor ailments in the home. They will save you the time, money and stress of spending your day at the doctor’s!
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