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Vicks VapoRub is a popular common cold remedy with medicated vapors. Vicks VapoRub is a topical cough suppressant designed to clear the sinuses. The active ingredients in Vicks VapoRub are camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol. It also contains other inactive ingredients include cedar leaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol, and turpentine oil. This ointment is used on the chest, back, and throat to treat nasal congestion and coughs. But Vicks VapoRub has many other uses, besides treating nasal congestion and coughs. Here are some unconventional but amazing uses for Vicks VapoRub. 1. Soothes Insect Bites Whether you suffer from chigger, ant, mosquito or any other insect bites, Vicks VapoRub can provide instant relief from the itchiness and burning sensation. It also reduces the risk of blisters and infections. Wash the affected area with cool water. Take some Vicks VapoRub, add a little table salt to it and mix thoroughly. Apply it to the affected area. Repeat it again if required. 2. Treats Toenail Fungus Apply Vicks on the infected toenail, cover with a gauze and put on your socks. Repeat 2 or 3 times daily until your nail turns dark and the toenail grows out. Finally, cut off the dark part. Keep applying Vicks for another couple of weeks in order to get rid of any remaining fungus and bacteria. Note: Make sure your toenail is completely dry before putting Vicks on it. 3. Treats Headaches For tension headaches, rub some Vicks VapoRub on your temples and forehead, and massage gently for quick pain relief. 4. Relives Achy Muscles Rub a generous amount of Vicks VapoRub over the muscles that are causing pain. Massage gently for 5 minutes. Wrap the area with a dry, warm towel. Lie down for some time to allow the balm to do its work. Repeat this remedy 2 or 3 times a day. 5. Treats Cracked Heels 6. Treats Warts Apply a generous amount of Vicks VapoRub on the affected area. Then cover it with a gauze, and wear socks, or cover it with duct tape. Leave it on for few hours, or even overnight. Do this for about a week or until the warts fall off. 7. Treat Acne You can put some VapoRub on your pimples, acne, or other blemishes and leave it on overnight. When you wash it off in the morning your blemish should be gone. 8. Get Rid of Stretch Marks Rub a small amount of VapoRub on the skin where you have visible stretch marks. Massage in circular motions for a minute. Do it twice daily for a few weeks to get noticeable results. 9. Relieve Joint Pain You simply massage it directly into the skin around the joints that are causing discomfort. 10. Treats Psoriasis and Eczema Get relief by rubbing a small amount onto the affected area. 11. Aids in Pet Training Simply apply a small amount of VapoRub to areas where your pets have a tendency to scratch a lot. The smell will discourage them from scratching the item. You can also use Vicks VapoRub to help potty train your pet. Put an open bottle of Vicks on the areas that your pet likes to mark as their territory and they will steer clear of it. 12. Burn Excess Body Fat Apply some VapoRub mixed with camphor, baking soda, and a little bit of alcohol. Rub this mixture in circular motion on the area you want to slim down and cover it with plastic wrap. Let it sit for 30 minutes or, for gaining the best possible results, leave it throughout the night. 13. Treat Athlete's Foot 14. Relieve Bruises Gently rub some Vicks VapoRub on your bruise, and observe the healing process. 15. Silence a squeaky door If you have a door that squeaks when it opens or closes, try using Vick’s VapoRub. It acts as a good emergency replacement for oil. 16. Heal Minor Cuts Apply a thick layer to clean skin once or twice daily until the affected area is healed. 17. Treat a Dry Scalp Try doing this home remedy right before you go to bed or after you take a shower. 18. Remove Stubborn Lipstick Apply a thin layer of VapoRub on your stained lip and let it sit for five minutes before wiping it off completely. 19. Stop Earaches To try it, place a dab of Vicks on a cotton ball in your ear for several hours. 20. Cool a Sunburn Massage it into your reddest areas for cooling pain relief and reduced inflammation. 21. Apply as Skin Moisturizer 22. Remove Your Eye Makeup Use a cotton ball to wipe the tops of your eyelids and around your eye. Disclaimer: The materials and the information contained on Ayur Studio channel are provided for general and educational purposes only and do not constitute any legal, medical or other professional advice on any subject matter. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new diet or treatment and with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider.

We know that our feet have a lot of germs in it and suffer from lack of oxygen as they are covered all day by our shoes or socks. This can be very damaging for our feet as it can lead us to have dry feet, asperities, calluses and other fungal infections. However, it's important that we take necessary precautions so that our feet and toenails stay in good shape. The use of apple cider vinegar can kill the fungi and microbes responsible for the bad odor in our feet. Due to its highly antifungal properties, apple cider vinegar is easy to achieve treat for your feet. Its acidic properties also make it an ingredient that can help you with various foot problems like dry feet, warts and tired foot. It contains acetic acid, which has antimicrobial properties that helps in removing bacteria and disease-causing germs from the body. Soak your feet in vinegar-water solution and the results will amaze you! For your tired, aching, stinky feet, for athlete’s foot or even toe fungus, this simple trick does the magic for you. To prepare foot soak from apple cider vinegar, mix it with two parts of warm water. For every cup of vinegar, add two glasses of water to dilute the usually highly acidic product. Soaking your feet in this combination has a variety of benefits to your feet. 1. Toenail Fungus Toenail fungus is an infection that gets in through cracks in your nail or cuts in your skin. It can make your toenail change color or get thicker. Apple Cider Vinegar can be a natural and effective treatment for toenail fungus. Mix one part Apple Cider Vinegar with one part water. Soak your feet in this solution for 30 minutes. Repeat this remedy every day for 2 weeks for best results. 2. Athlete's Foot Athlete’s foot is an infectious skin disease caused by a fungal infection. Itchy red rashes develop in between the toes and cause the skin to become dry. But Apple Cider Vinegar has what it takes to fight Athlete's Foot. It's anti-fungal, antiseptic, and antimicrobial properties help it do several things for our sock-covered toes. To deal with athlete’s foot, mix 2 parts water with 1 part of vinegar and add 2 tablespoons of Epsom salt in it. Soak your feet in this solution for 10 minutes. This will help to reduce itching, burning sensation and scaling. Follow this simple procedure daily for at least a week or two. 3. Dry Skin and Calluses While some people suffer from Athlete's Foot, and others suffer from smelly feet, some people's feet get hard and leathery over time. Apple Cider Vinegar softens the skin of the feet and combats calluses, heel fissures and corns. You can, however, get rid of them easily by soaking them in ACV foot soak which softens them by exfoliating dead skin cells. Soaking your cracked feet regularly in ACV removes dead, dry, or cracked skin leaving you with soft feet. It also moistens the parched skin to make it supple. ACV also kills bacteria around the corns giving you better feet health. 4. Fatigue, Aches and Pains By soaking your feet in Apple Cider Vinegar, you can soothe swollen, tired, and overworked feet. Apple Cider Vinegar has anti-inflammatory properties. Prepare by adding one cup each of Epsom salt, sea salt and vinegar in a large tub. Stir well to mix all the ingredients together. Now add enough warm water in the solution so that your feet get soaked in it properly. Soak your feet in this solution for half an hour. Finally rinse your feet with warm water and pat dry with a soft towel. You will notice less pain. Repeat this remedy daily for 2 weeks for best results. 5. Plantar Warts Plantar warts are small growths that usually appear on the heels or other weight-bearing areas of your feet. This pressure may also cause plantar warts to grow inward beneath a hard, thick layer of skin (callus). The virus enters your body through tiny cuts, breaks or other weak spots on the bottom of your feet. Vinegar has acetic acid that works as a mild exfoliator that helps in treating warts and calluses. To cure this, mix equal amounts of Apple Cider Vinegar and warm water, and soak in the liquid for 20 minutes. Try these recipes and let us know if you receive relief or not by visiting our comment section. Disclaimer: The materials and the information contained on Ayur Studio channel are provided for general and educational purposes only and do not constitute any legal, medical or other professional advice on any subject matter. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new diet or treatment and with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider.

The colon is a very important organ in the digestive system. Its job is to take water, salt, vitamins, and nutrients out of the food that cannot be digested, break down the food that was not digested in the small intestine, and remove solid waste from the body. But when the colon doesn't work properly, it takes in toxins, instead of removing them, causing problems like constipation, gas, headaches, low energy, weight gain, bloating, fatigue and chronic illnesses. There are few home remedies for colon cleansing, that can help in getting rid of bad toxins. 1. Water Using water is one of the easiest and safest ways to cleanse the colon naturally. People who support a water flush for colon cleansing recommend drinking six to eight glasses of lukewarm water per day. Also try eating plenty of foods high in water content. This includes fruits and vegetables like watermelons, tomatoes, lettuce, and celery. This will help your body flush out the harmful toxins and waste in a natural way. 2. Chia and Flax Seeds They also contain Omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants that reduce inflammation in the colon and remove the built-up toxins. You can add a teaspoon of the seeds in water and drink the mixture, make a pudding or sprinkle them over salads. Flaxseeds help force out the toxins and mucus as the waste passes through. It can also block cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Soak a tablespoon of chia seeds in one cup water for 5 to 10 minutes so the fiber can perform its optimum function by absorbing water. Mix the seeds in about 1 cup of yogurt. Consume this mixture 4 times a day for about 4 weeks to cleanse the intestinal tract. 3. Yogurt Fermented dairy products like yogurt pack gut-healthy probiotics. Eating plenty of yogurt may cut your risk of colorectal cancer. It's also filled with calcium, which may play a role in lowering the risk of colon-related diseases. It can also fight inflammatory bowel disease. 4. Ginger Ginger has antiseptic properties and is beneficial as it stimulates digestion. Add one teaspoon of ginger juice and honey, mix it in one cup of warm water. This mixture can be consumed twice a day. You can also make a smoothie using: 1 tablespoon of peeled ginger, 1 sliced apple, a cup of spinach, and 1 sliced carrot. Blend all these ingredients with 1 cup water and your smoothie is ready. Drink it once a day to ensure proper functioning of the intestinal tract. 5. Fiber-rich Foods Fiber is an essential macronutrient often overlooked in the diet. It’s found in whole, healthy plant foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, and more. Fiber is excellent for keeping your bowels healthy and cleansing the colon by eliminating waste out of our body. You can include grains such as beans, lentils, quinoa, oatmeal or vegetables like peas, artichoke, Brussels sprouts that are high in fiber. Raspberries, mango, figs, and coconut also help nourish the colon. Fiber will keep the stool soft and help bowel movement. 6. Aloe Vera Aloe Vera is a great colon cleanser. It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties which may help to reduce gastrointestinal inflammation. Aloe Vera is known for flushing out toxins and acts as a laxative. It can also treat other health problems, like diarrhea, gastric pain, and constipation. Add the juice of one lemon to fresh aloe vera gel, and mix it well to make a smooth juice. Drink it few times a day for few days for better results. 7. Raw Vegetable Juice Juice fasting is an effective way to cleanse the colon. Drink plenty of filtered water as well as juices to stay hydrated. Benefits of raw vegetable juice fasting include losing weight, removing waste "stored" in the colon and improving digestion. Green vegetables help force toxins out of the body as they have chlorophyll in it. 8. Lemon Juice Lemon juice is very high in vitamin C so it may be an effective natural colon cleanser. Mix the juice of one lemon, a pinch of sea salt, and a little honey in a glass of lukewarm water. Drink this mixture with empty stomach in the morning. 9. Apple Juice Apple Juice is another ingredient for natural colon cleansing. If you drink apple juice all the time, it can help bowel movements, break down toxins, and boost the health of the liver and the digestive system. Disclaimer: The materials and the information contained on Ayur Studio channel are provided for general and educational purposes only and do not constitute any legal, medical or other professional advice on any subject matter. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new diet or treatment and with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider.

Healthy skin looks and feels smooth. Every woman wants picture-perfect, flawless skin. Clear and beautiful skin is one of the main elements of a person’s beauty. Healthy skin helps you feel beautiful as well. Skin care routines and lifestyle habits tells lot of things about the skin's health. Some of the causes that led to dull skin are poor circulation, dead skin cells, smoking, dehydration and poor diet, environment, stress, lack of sleep, drinking alcohol. It doesn't take tons of products to get healthy skin. There are some simple and easy home remedies to improve the overall health and appearance of your skin. 1. Aloe Vera 2. Turmeric 3. Lemon 4. Cucumber 5. Mint 6. Baking Soda 7. Milk Disclaimer: The materials and the information contained on Ayur Studio channel are provided for general and educational purposes only and do not constitute any legal, medical or other professional advice on any subject matter. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new diet or treatment and with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider.

Honey and cinnamon are two of the most powerful kitchen ingredients that not only taste great together, but the mixing of the two can be even more beneficial. The combination of honey and cinnamon has been used for centuries in both traditional Chinese and Ayurveda. Cinnamon is known to be beneficial in treating digestive problems and strengthens joint. On the other hand, honey has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that help fight bacterial and fungal infections. Apart from this, honey is also a rich source of, amino acid, niacin, riboflavin, iron, calcium, etc. The reason these two foods are so great for the body is mainly because they can control swelling, fight free radicals and boost the immune system. Few of the top uses of honey and cinnamon are: 1. Allergies Cinnamon has essential oils that helps in curing various allergies. Honey is rich in pollen which can boost your immune system and helps build tolerance against these allergies and naturally fight them. When two of them are consumed together, they tend to boost the immune system of the body. Honey and cinnamon also soothe pain from swelling and congestion that can come from certain allergies. Take one cup warm water, and mix one tablespoon of honey and one fourth teaspoon of cinnamon powder in it. Drink this mixture regularly for three days for better results. 2. Arthritis Arthritis is a general term that refers to pain, swelling and stiffness in your joints. The honey and cinnamon paste can be effective in treating arthritis pain. As cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde and cinnamic acid, both of which have antioxidant properties that help inhibit cell damage caused by free radicals, and honey possesses natural anti-bacterial properties and contains potassium, which comes together to treat the swelling. Mix two tablespoons of raw honey with one tablespoon of powdered cinnamon. Apply this paste on the affected area, and rub it into your skin. You can also mix honey and cinnamon powder into a cup of warm water and drink it on regular basis to treat arthritis. 3. The Common Cold Honey and cinnamon are also effective in healing cough and cold. Both the ingredients are anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-microbial, can fight the virus which causes cough and cold. Drinking a mixture of half teaspoon cinnamon powder with one teaspoon honey, right before bedtime can help relieve cough and cold symptoms. So, when cinnamon is mixed with raw honey, many people never get sick at all. Or, if they get sick with the common cold, they get better very quickly. 4. Cardiovascular Disease Honey and cinnamon are used for reducing the cholesterol levels and thus providing additional protection to your heart. A high cholesterol level (LDL or “bad” cholesterol) can result in atherosclerosis or plaque buildup on the walls of arteries and vessels, thereby increasing the chances of a clot forming that can result in a heart attack or a stroke. Add 3 teaspoon of cinnamon powder and 2 teaspoons of honey in warm water and drink it on a regular basis to keep your heart healthy. 5. Diabetes Both cinnamon and honey lower blood sugar levels. Honey also lowers the level of bad LDL cholesterol and raises good HDL cholesterol. This is great because diabetics are usually at a higher risk of cholesterol problems. Disclaimer: The materials and the information contained on Ayur Studio channel are provided for general and educational purposes only and do not constitute any legal, medical or other professional advice on any subject matter. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new diet or treatment and with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider.