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Insomnia -

Cherries are packed with melatonin, which helps you to sleep. If you find yourself lying awake in bed, try a handful of cherries.

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Toothache -

Applying just a little vanilla extract to the affected area of your gums will act as a numbing agent and relieve discomfort. 

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Common cold -

Hot water with honey and lemon is a well-known and effective way to soothe a cold. Throw in some ginger for an even better remedy.

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Sprain -

Combining red clay and vinegar into a paste and applying it to a sprain for 20 minutes can be a very effective way to begin the healing process.

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Chapped lips -

Olive oil is as effective a treatment for chapped lips as any balm, and it isn't full of chemicals!

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Calluses -

Licorice root is very useful for helping to reduce calluses. You can simply rub the root on them, or you can combine the crushed root with petroleum jelly to create a paste.

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Hiccups -

One or two teaspoons of sugar is a surefire way to rid yourself of those irritating hiccups.

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Everything! -

Ginger root can ward off colds, headaches, and nausea. It has amazing healing properties and is incredibly good for you.

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Sty -

Rubbing pure gold on a sty won't make it disappear, but it can reduce the pain temporarily.

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Eye bags -

To reduce the appearance of eye bags, simply place cool tea bags over your closed eyes for approximately 10 minutes. 

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Foot odor -

If you find that your feet are producing an unpleasant stench, try combining one part vinegar with two parts water, and soaking for approximately 20 minutes.

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Coughing fit -

Good news for chocolate lovers! Coughing can be reduced by consuming chocolate, but it must be dark chocolate with minimum 70% cocoa content.

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Teeth whitening -

Mashing strawberries into a paste and adding a little baking soda and water can create a fantastic remedy for off-color teeth.

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Warts -

Starving a wart of oxygen by covering it with duct tape can be even more effective than cryotherapy, which is the most common medical treatment of warts.

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Wasp stings -

The juice from chewing tobacco is a great way to reduce the pain from an annoying wasp sting.

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Insect bites -

Raw slices of potato have anti-inflammatory properties, and are therefore effective in treating insect bites.

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Dry skin -

Adding some oatmeal to your bath is always good for your skin, but it's also a great way to soothe the symptoms of dryness.

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Infections -

Regularly chewing garlic cloves, or adding them to a hot drink, can be a great way to give your immune system a boost, which will make you more resilient against infection.

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Bad breath -

If you are prone to bad breath despite using mouthwash, try gargling with lemon juice. It is advisable to restore the balance in your mouth afterwards, which you can do by eating a small amount of unsweetened yogurt.

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Skin care -

As bizarre as it may sound, adding jello to your bath can be beneficial for your skin, due to the gelatin content. Just ensure that you opt for sugar-free.

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Head lice -

If you or your children develop a nasty bout of head lice, coconut oil is a great way to starve them of oxygen. An added bonus is that your hair will have a pleasant aroma!

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Urinary tract infection -

While antibiotics may be entirely necessary for a UTI, it is possible to relieve some of your symptoms by combining baking soda with water, and drinking it on an empty stomach.

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Burns -

Whether sun burns or any other kind, aloe vera is a great remedy for relieving the discomfort.

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Mosquito repellent -

Some bath oils can be effective in warding off unwanted attention from mosquitoes.

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Colic -

If you are a breastfeeding mother, consuming yogurt can really help to reduce your baby's colic.

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Soothing mosquito bites -

A tiny dab of household bleach can reduce the irritation from mosquito bites. Just make sure not to overdo it!

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Scars -

Honey can be a very powerful tool in reducing the appearance of scars. Leave it on overnight for maximum effect.

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Muscle pain -

If you exercise a lot, or have muscular pain for any other reason, adding Epsom salts to your bathwater can provide great relief.

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Sore throat -

Gargling with salt water is an easy, though unpleasant, way to effectively reduce sore throat symptoms.

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General health and well-being -

For a well balanced and healthy life, it is important not to forget the most important things. Drinking enough water, eating fruits and vegetables, and doing moderate levels of exercise are the best steps you can take for a healthy body.

Click here to see if you would try these weird and wonderful fruits!

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