Finding a Natural Remedy for Insomnia

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Jun 182008
 

Via: AboutHomeRemedies.com

Finding a natural remedy for insomnia does not have to be as hard as you might expect it to be. After all, natural remedies are becoming increasingly popular, with more and more people wanting to use herbal and natural remedies as opposed to the more conventional pharmaceutical methods. You can even find a natural remedy for insomnia at most health care or natural remedy stores.

What is Insomnia?

Insomnia is an ailment which is characterized by an inability to sleep, and insomniacs typically complain of being unable to close their eyes or even rest for more than a few minutes at a time. There are three different types of insomnia which are considered to exist, and this includes transient, acute, and chronic.

Transient is insomnia is that insomnia which lasts anywhere from one night to a few weeks, while acute refers to insomnia which refers to the inability to consistently sleep well for a period of time, usually speaking in terms of months. Chronic insomnia is the most serious form of insomnia, and persists almost nightly for months or even longer.

There are certain causes that are believed to explain the reasons for insomnia (…)

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Frostbite

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Apr 182008
 

cayenne, pepper

  • To prevent frostbite on fingers and toes, sprinkle cayenne pepper into your socks and mittens before going outside.
  • If it’s not cold in your part of the world right now, you might want to prepare this frostbite remedy well in advance of the next winter: Soak 2 tbsp of whole black pepper corns and 1 tbs of ginger roots and horseradish, both coarsely grated, in 1-1/4 cups of white wine for a week.  Filter, strain, and store away in a tightly stoppered bottle in a cool, dark place until the next winter.  In case of frostbite, apply the solution generously with a brush on affected parts.