DIY remedies for whatever ails you
When most of us get sick, our thoughts immediately turn to the doctor or local chemist in search of medication. However, there are lots of simple ailments that can be cured, or at least soothed by stuff you already have lying around at home. Some people think of these remedies as ‘old wives’ tales’, but just like popular stereotypes, there is an element of legitimacy to many of them.
If you want to see 10 of the best home remedies for common ailments, including the Vicks VapoRub fungal toenail cure I revealed last week, head to the Lifehacker.com.au site.
You’ll find homegrown solutions to everything from a ticklish throat to insect bites and they probably won’t cost you more than a few cents if anything at all.
Gail Lipscombe has worked for some of Australia's hottest tech magazines for over 10 years. In her blog, she focuses on demystifying technology, gadgets and the web for average consumers.