People with mild eczema who drink oolong tea three times a day may show improvement in itching and other symptoms. Compounds in the tea called polyphenols appear to be responsible.
2. Go Herbal.
Try horse chestnut, an herbal extract that's been shown in studies to strengthen veins and reduce swelling.
3. Rub Your Temples.
Rubbing peppermint oil, Tiger Balm, or white flower oil into your temples will tame tension headaches. All three remedies contain menthol, which has analgesic properties.
4. Enjoy Ginger.
Pour 2 cups of boiling water over a 1-inch piece of peeled, grated ginger; steep for 10 minutes; and strain. Add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper to the water and drink as needed.
5. Sniff Rosemary.
Try smelling fresh rosemary or inhaling the scent of rosemary essential oil before a test or meeting.
6. Embrace Bitters.
Eat foods such as endive, radicchio, cooked greens, and olives.
7. Go Fish.
Research suggests that people who consume higher amounts of Salmon, sardines, and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids are less likely to have dry eyes.
8. Benefit From Bilberry.
Take 25 to 50 milligrams of bilberry extract; expect best results within the first few hours.
9. Eat Bananas.
Reducing sodium and taking other heart-healthy steps, eat potassium-packed picks such as bananas, cantaloupe, and oranges.
10. Go for Garlic.
Adding raw or lightly cooked garlic and onions to your meals may help keep you healthy this winter.
11. Eat Avocados.
Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fat and vitamin E, both of which promote healthy skin.
12. Make Small Talk.
Just 10 minutes of daily chatter appears to improve mental function and preserve memory.
13. Go for GLA.
GLA's a good source of gamma-linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid that's needed for hair growth and is hard to get from your diet. Recommends taking 500 milligrams twice a day; expect to wait eight weeks to see results.
14. Eat Japanese Food.
Shiitake mushrooms and wasabi contain compounds that help fight the bacteria that cause plaque and cavities.
15. Try Acupressure.
Use your index and middle fingers to press down on the groove between the tendons that run from the base of your palm to your wrist.
16. Watch Your Carbs.
Pay attention to your carbohydrate intake and avoid artificial sweeteners. Sugary snacks and other refined carbs spike blood sugar and cause pounds to settle in your midsection.
17. Cayenne Pepper.
Cayenne pepper may help warm your toes by increasing circulation and improving blood flow.
18. Call a Friend.
Social support has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, and people who do have heart attacks fare better if they are socially connected.
19. Drink Cranberry Juice.
Cranberry is high in sugar, drink unsweetened juice diluted with water or take capsules of powdered cranberry extract.
20. Get Your Daily D.
D is at least as important as calcium for strong bones, and most Americans don't get enough. Get a minimum of 1,000 IU a day through supplements and food.
21. Have Some Honey.
Honey may be more effective than over-the-counter cough syrup at quelling nighttime coughing. Use a medicinal-grade variety such as manuka honey and take up to 2 teaspoonfuls at bedtime.
22. Eat Broccoli.
Broccoli's an excellent source of vitamin C and provides calcium as well, both of which have been linked to lower rates of periodontal disease.
23. Bone Up on Calcium.
Supplementing with 500 to 1,200 milligrams of calcium daily may ease premenstrual symptoms.
24. Drink Green Tea.
Hot or iced, green tea can help rev up your workout. Its catechins, antioxidants, and caffeine help increase the metabolic generation of heat.
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