Here are 65+ natural remedies at your fingertips! Get natural relief for common ailments like colds, sore throats, heartburn, insomnia, skin ailments and more with these recipes and tips.
I’ve never been thrilled about using conventional medications, and over the past decade my family has transitioned to using mostly natural remedies for any ailment that comes our way.
I want to be clear in that I think there is a time and place for antibiotics and other conventional medications. But our family’s rule of thumb is to always try the natural route first. Most of the time, whatever ailment we are suffering clears with the natural remedy!
I hope the following natural remedies round-up will help keep your family healthy all winter year long!
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The Ultimate Natural Remedies Round-Up
Aches and Pains
Herbal Pain Relieving Salve @ Frugally Sustainable
Medicine-Free Headache Relief @ Lexie: Naturals
4 Natural Remedies for PMS and Period Cramping @ The Humbled Homemaker
Allergies & Asthma
Natural Relief for Seasonal Allergies @ The Humbled Homemaker
Naturally Reversing Asthma Symptoms @ The Humbled Homemaker
Colds (& More)
10 Natural Ways to Prevent Colds & the Flu @ The Humbled Homemaker
Natural Cold Remedies: Alternatives to Conventional Cold Medication @ The Humbled Homemaker
Hot Toddy: Good for Colds & Flu @ Richly Rooted
Cold Kicker Remedy: A Tried and True Recipe @ Keeper of the Home
Cold and Flu Remedies @ Beauty in the Mess
Eucalyptus Chest Rub @ Lexie: Naturals
Using Kudzu to Fight a Cold (A Simple Remedy for Children) @ Keeper of the Home
5 Remedies to Relieve Congestion @ Nourishing Simplicity
Homemade Natural Vicks @ Natural Green Mom
Cold Buster Salve @ Simple Abundant Life
Coughs and Sore Throat
Homemade Cough Drops @ Nourishing Joy
Homemade Cough Syrup @ Nourishing Joy
Homemade Herbal Vapor Rub to Relieve Coughs and Congestion @ Keeper of the Home
Homemade Cough and Cold Syrup @ Keeper of the Home
The Ultimate Strep Throat Remedy @ Red and Honey
Bacterial Infections
Using Natural Remedies to Beat Bacterial Infections @ Red and Honey
How to Avoid Antibiotic Resistance @ The Humbled Homemaker
Detoxing
I find it a must to take a detox bath after the holidays!
How to Take a Detox Bath @ The Humbled Homemaker
Eyes & Ears
Natural Ways to Heal Pink Eye @ The Humbled Homemaker
Healing Ear Infections Holistically @ The Humbled Homemaker
How We Treat an Ear Infection Naturally @ Beauty in the Mess
Using Essential Oils for Natural Remedies
Essential Oils for the New Mom @ The Humbled Homemaker
A Grace-Filled Answer to the Essential Oils Wars @ The Humbled Homemaker
Essential Oils Myth-stakes @ The Humbled Homemaker
More Essential Oils Myth-stakes @ The Humbled Homemaker
25 Uses for Tea Tree Oil @ Keeper of the Home
Flu
Homemade Elderberry Syrup @ The Humbled Homemaker
Preventing the Flu with an Air Purifier @ The Humbled Homemaker
One Mom’s Guide to Avoiding Swine Flu Naturally @ Keeper of the Home
How to Naturally Fight the Flu @ Intentional by Grace
DIY Flu Bomb @ Intoxicated on Life
7 Ways to Eat Raw Garlic to Fight the Flu @ Intentional by Grace
Herbs
Herbs All Moms Should Know About @ The Humbled Homemaker
How to Make Herbal Glycerin Tinctures @ The Modest Mom
5 Anti-Inflammatory Herbs @ Whole Intentions
Using Herbal Powders to Supplement a Healthy Diet: An Alternative to the Daily Multivitamin @ Keeper of the Home
How to Make an Herbal Tincture @ Intentional by Grace
Favorite Winter Herbal Remedies: Colds, Coughs, Stomach Viruses, and Headaches @ Keeper of the Home
Backyard Medicinal Plants: Do You Have Herbal Remedies Right Under Your Nose? @ Keeper of the Home
DIY Soothing Herbal Hard Lotion Bars @ The Humbled Homemaker
Naturally Neutralizing Stress: Herbs that Calm @ Keeper of the Home
Natural Medicine Cabinets & General Wellness
Building a Natural Medicine Cabinet @ The Humbled Homemaker
Our Winter Supplements Regimen @ The Humbled Homemaker
How I Stock My Natural Medicine Cabinet @ Keeper of the Home
Stocking a Natural Medicine Cabinet @ Young Wife’s Guide
Resources for Home Remedies: What to Buy, Where to Buy @ Keeper of the Home
Simple DIY Hand Sanitizer @ Keeper of the Home
DIY Antibacterial Hand Soap @ The Humbled Homemaker
How to Build an Herbal Travel Kit @ The Humbled Homemaker
6 Must-Haves to Stock in Your Natural Medicine Cabinet @ The Humbled Homemaker
Skin Ailments
How to Treat Bug Bites Naturally @ Keeper of the Home
10 Uses for Bentonite Clay @ The Humbled Homemaker
How I Healed My Son’s Skin Infection (Without Antibiotics) @ Keeper of the Home
Homemade Burn Cream @ Nourishing Joy
How a Hard Lotion Bar Helped My Eczema @ Keeper of the Home
10 Ways to Soothe a Bee Sting @ Accidentally Green
How I Healed my Infected Finger Without Antibiotics @ Red and Honey
Sleep
20 Ways to Induce Sleep Naturally @ Richly Rooted
Natural Remedies to Help You and Your Children Sleep @ Lexie: Naturals
5 Ways to Sleep Better Naturally @ Red and Honey
Stomach
Avoid the Stomach Virus After Being Exposed @ The Humbled Homemaker
The Benefits of Gelatin for Heart Burn @ Nourishing Joy
How to Treat Acid Reflux Naturally @ Red and Honey
Stop the Stomach Flu in its Tracks @ Intoxicated on Life
Marie
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