It turns out that Mom was right: 9 folk remedies that really help

Yes, chicken broth really helps with colds. And this is not the only effective old remedy, as scientists have recently discovered.

So, 9 home remedies that are not old wives' tales, but really help to relieve pain, colds, get rid of headaches and make your smile brighter.

Rinsing with water for upper respiratory tract infections

Do you feel that you have a cold? Try to start gargling with plain water. A study of about 400 healthy volunteers showed that those who gargled with plain water were significantly less likely to develop upper respiratory tract infections (IVD) during the study period — this type of infection is often associated with colds and flu. The researchers concluded that rinsing with plain water was effective in preventing IVDP among healthy people.

Ginger for nausea

If you are experiencing difficulties during sea trips, try a couple of ginger candies. Comparing people taking a placebo with those who took ginger, the researchers found that just one gram of this root relieves the symptoms of seasickness, morning sickness and nausea during chemotherapy. In general, ginger can also be useful for reducing gas formation and stomach upset.

Chicken broth for colds

Mom was right. It is still not known exactly why chicken broth makes us feel better during illness, but researchers are almost sure of its effectiveness. During one experiment, scientists, trying to determine the effect that broth had on inflammation (a common component of the common cold), found a slowdown in the movement of neutrophils — white blood cells that are a hallmark of acute infection. In other words, the broth seems to help relieve the inflammation that causes many cold symptoms.

Vinegar and alcohol prevent ear diseases in swimmers

As long as you have a whole eardrum, you can use this easy recipe from the Mayo Clinic to prevent ear infections. Just mix one part of white vinegar with one part of alcohol, pour a teaspoon of the mixture into each ear and drain it back. The mixture is designed to stop the growth of bacteria and fungi that develop in the ears of swimmers.

Apples and carrots for white teeth

They are not only good for the body - fresh crunchy fruits and vegetables will also help keep your teeth pearly white. While chewing apples and carrots, their fine particles clean the surface of the teeth, helping to remove stains. Apples and strawberries contain malic acid, which helps to whiten the enamel.

Honey for coughing

Hate the taste of cough syrup? The World Health Organization recommends honey as a cough medicine for children. Studies conducted in 2012 among 300 children who were sick for a week or less found that those who were given 10 grams of honey before bedtime had fewer cough symptoms (compared to those who received a placebo) and, oddly enough, they slept more soundly and calmly.

Ice for headaches

Applying ice to the head or back of the neck helps to cope with the pain of migraines. This cold sensation can also help to get rid of pulsations in the temples. During studies conducted in 2013 among 50 people with migraines, people who used ice to wrap their necks at the beginning of a migraine for 30 minutes, as a rule, said that their pain was significantly reduced.

Vodka for unpleasant foot odor

Soak a towel in vodka and wipe your feet thoroughly. The alcohol contained in vodka is an antiseptic that destroys odor-causing bacteria and fungi.

Scotch tape for warts

Warts are harmless growths on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Since it is an infectious disease, they can be transmitted from person to person through physical contact. But there is also good news! A study conducted in 2002 showed that taping warts eliminates them better than freezing.

However, the final verdict of scientists on this is not yet available, because subsequent studies of the use of scotch were not so convincing. Still want to try it? Clean the affected area, cut out a piece of tape slightly larger than the wart you want to get rid of, and glue it in the right place. Change the tape every few days until the wart disappears.