Martha Johnston - 30 Natural Herbal Remedies: Ancient, Herbal, and Natural Cures for Everyday Ailments

30 Natural Herbal Remedies:

Ancient, Herbal, and Natural Cures for Everyday Ailments

By:

Martha Johnston

Copyright 2014

Martha Johnston

This book is copyright protected. This book is only for personal use, and you cannot amend, sell, distribute, use, quote, or paraphrase any part of the content below without written consent of the author, Martha Johnston.

DISCLAIMER:

The advice and treatments in this book are to be used at your own discretion. I am not a doctor, nor do I claim to be a doctor. The natural remedies and treatments in this book are not to be taken as medical or nutritional advice, and as always, you should consult with your doctor or physician before taking the advice of this book, especially if you have any health conditions or allergies. By reading on and using the natural remedies below, you agree that the author, Martha Johnston, is not liable for any problems that may arise from the advice of this book.

Table of Contents

Why should you try herbal remedies?

Many people wonder why they should bother with herbal and natural remedies. After all, there are so many pills, creams, and prescriptions out there that consuming a plant or using something over the counter seems so out of place. Im here to tell you that those people are wrong, and they are actually hurting themselves! Cultures all over the world have been using herbal and natural remedies for thousands upon thousands of years. From roots, to plants, to herbs, and more, they have found the secret and healing properties that these can give you. Not only will these remedies cure or lessen your ailment, but it will do so safely, which is what everybody wants. When you read a prescription bottle, you will see a list of new ailments you might receive if you take this medication. Dizziness, rash, constipation, vomiting, and even death are all possible, as well as countless other problems, with most prescription drugs. Stop that cycle today! Use the tools and plans in this book to shy yourself and your family away from the bottle, and use nature as your guide.

Who can benefit from herbal remedies?

Everyone! The 30 ailments inside this book cover a wide variety of problems and age ranges. There are problems specific to a younger crowd, an older crowd, and everybody in between! This book will show every single person the best ways to heal themselves through nature.

Why not just use what my doctor prescribed?

Modern medicine isnt completely evil and horrible. Modern medicine has given us many great medications that have saved millions of lives. The problem, though, is that it has gotten out of hand. There seems to be a pill for everything, and all of those pills and chemicals are having an adverse effect in your body. Our ancestors didnt take a chalky white pill, or a dozen of them if your health is bad, but they found herbs and plants that helped cure or soothe their symptoms. These remedies are not only cheaper for you, but are also safer for you. Cure yourself the way the ancients did.

Cost

Some prescription drugs are cheap, while others are expensive. If you dont have insurance, or dont have good insurance, getting your monthly pills can cost you an arm and a leg. The great thing about these cures is that they are the same low price for everybody, and most of them are so inexpensive that youd be crazy not to give it a try to see if it helps! My father used to spend over two hundred dollars a month just on pills prescribed from his doctor. His body started to go downhill even more, which is when I suggested he try a few of the cures in this book to treat his high blood pressure and arthritis. He was hesitant to take my advice over his doctors, but figured it was worth a shot with the way he was feeling. He ended up liking my suggestions more, and said they made him feel much more better than those stupid little pills ever did. While he hasnt taken the plunge to trade all of his pills for herbal remedies, he has a much higher quality of life now.

Is this book filled with just plants and herbs?

No, this book isnt filled with just plants and herbs. You also dont have to grow a garden or eat what looks like grass to use these remedies. Most of them you can buy in capsule form at any pharmacy, especially the big box ones. Just go to the supplement aisle! All of the remedies in this book are soothing and calm on your body. Some, like baking soda, are strong and soothing ingredients that you can buy cheaply and in bulk to get the most out of them. I would never put anything in here that would be harsh or hard on your body.

30 Common Ailments & Natural Remedies

Chapter One: Acne

What Is It?:

Acne is more than just pimples or zits. It can include whiteheads, blackheads, and red inflamed patches. No matter what type of acne youre suffering with, it can lower your self-esteem and cause depression. Its not just a condition that people suffer from in their youth. Acne can actually follow you well into your adulthood. Acne keeps you from looking your best, and its often very hard to get rid of. Many doctors will try to sell you treatments that may work, but they are not natural remedies.

Natural Remedies:

Baking Soda Mask- A baking soda mask can be very helpful when trying to get rid of acne. Its also very inexpensive! It takes care of most breakouts, eliminates inflammation, and even takes off dead skin. Take one or two teaspoons of baking soda and mix it with warm water. Then put the paste over your skin. Its important to only leave it on 10-15 minutes the first time because the tingling can be powerful.

Tea Tree Oil- Tea tree oil can be found in your local grocery store or pharmacy. This remedy is relatively inexpensive. Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with a half a cup of water. Then take a cotton ball and dip it into the solution. Apply to the affected areas. After one or two applications you should see improvement in your acne.

Egg Whites- For another great facial mask solution to acne, egg whites are the way to go. All you have to do for this facial mask is to separate the whites from the yolk. Take a cotton ball and dip it into the egg whites so that you can apply it on your face. The egg whites will tighten as they dry, but this is completely natural. You can leave this facial mask on up to an hour.

Chapter Two: Blisters

What Is It ?:

Blisters are a small bubble in the skin, usually caused by friction or burning, that will then swell up with serum. Blisters are usually very painful, and they can take an abnormally long time to heal. Youll find many over the counter medicines, but lets concentrate on more natural remedies.

Natural Remedies:

Aloe Vera Gel- Aloe Vera is a great anti-inflammatory. Since blisters are mostly a type of swelling, it only makes since that youd try to get the swelling to go down. This wont make the blisters go away completely, but it should help reduce them and make them easier to stand. In addition to relieving swelling, it should also relieve the redness.

Green Tea- Another useful anti-inflammatory is green tea. A lot of people will tell you to soak a blister to help it heal faster, and this is just a different version of that. Soaking your blister in cold green tea will help get rid of it faster. Itll also help soothe the aching feeling you have from it by relieving redness and soreness.

Peppermint Oil- You can usually find this at your grocery store. Peppermint oil put into water can really help blisters by soothing it. Mix 2-3 drops into one cup of water and then dap it onto the blister with a cotton ball. For a large area, you can use a washcloth.

Chapter Three: Poison Ivy

What Is It ?:

Poison Ivy is actually a plant that causes dermatitis. This is red itchiness of the skin where it can become inflamed. When youre affected by poison ivy it can really hurt, but scratching will only make it worse. You should not touch the affected area because it easily spreads. Natural remedies usually work best to help smooth and get rid of poison ivy.