Welcome to Home Health Remedies & Other Related Links

WELCOME to a new segment of this website added by request and for your convenience. So many times, drugs and procedures do not cure or alleviate problems we all suffer as we get older or experience undesireable situations. So from several readers by request, I'm adding this section . I've tried several of these, and knew of some, but others are new to me. I suggest you contact your doctor or physician to make sure you will not experience any problems with these remedies, before trying them. These remedies are provided by myself and avid readers, and if you wish to help, drop me a line & your remedy to info@artistsnartisans.com for posting below. And thanks for helping. Greg More to Come.

Bee, Wasp, Hornet and Some Spider Stings or Bites - Greg Lampman

Step One: Remove the stinger by pinching the skin directly beneath the sting or bite, which pushes the stinger and the pinch of skin upward.
Step Two: Using a dull butter knife (for example) Use the blade side and press down slightly before the stinger and gently drag the knife across the skin to dislodge the stinger. It usually will come out, and leave only a small amount of venum from the stinger in the skin wound.
Step Three: Mix up a "paste" of a small amount of Adolph's Meat Tendorizer and water. Make it thick not runny. Put some of this paste on the wound area about the size of your fingernail. Leave it on for a good hour, it will dissolve the venum, and reduce the swelling in the area. The sooner this is done, the better the recovery.

Hemorrhoids Solutions -- Alice (pseudoname at request)

This solution was provided by Alice. (She asked I not use her name, for personal reasons). Alice says, "she has suffered with this problem since her children were born." So Per Alice, Upon some research, about 60% of Americans suffer similar problems at least once in their life, and generally more women than men because of childbearing reasons.

Some of the common causes of Hemorrhoids are; Constant sitting, Straining with bowel movements, Diarrhea, Sitting on the toilet for a long time, Severe coughing, Childbirth, Heavy Lifting. I had tried just about every across the counter solution, and while they provided temporary relief, it never lasted. So I embarked on finding out the cause and effect of internal and external hemorrhoics, and was amazed to find the amount of information on the internet about five years ago. Yes, there are countless herbal products you can buy, and most did little more than using suppositories and creams. I did find two products.

I spoke with an old retired doctor, who gave me some insight when I was vacationing and going thru one of my painful episodes from long hours driving. His conclusions; "there are fixes for your problem and some herbal in nature." I was flabbergasted, when he listed off some herbs to use. It was time consuming to make these individual potions raising kids and all. So after following his advise and spending time & money, I have found four things that really do help cure the problem, or at least make it liveable after I experience an episode of external hemorrhoids. I'm sure internal are the same, just less irritating. So please read on, and hopefully it will help you too.

Step One: Cleaning, massage and Preparation H for temporary relief.

Clean the area of the external hemorrhoid using medicated wipes, generally witchhazel drenched. Ok, you already know this one, but it helps prevent irritation from our wastes. Next put a small amount of Vaseline, KY Jelly or preferably Preperation H cream with pain medication included. Now slowly and gently massage (rub) the hemorrhoid slowly back and forth. You will notice after several days, it will recede during this treatment.
Per that old doctor, This costs you nothing. Just like massaging sore muscles, this will help promote better circulation, break up any chance of small clots, etc. and possibly strengthens the vein walls. If the vein is strangulated, meaning cut off from the blood supply, do not do this. You need to use Step Two next to help the cure.

Step Two: Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil Gel Tabs High in Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamins A & D.

Purchase from a local pharmacy, Walmart or other store of a good supply of Fish Oil Geltabs. Make sure you can take these with no health related problems, due to medications you are on presently. Make sure these soft gel tablets are "distilled", which offer the highest quality and removal of unwanted agents. I've tried many kinds, and prefer the Salmon Fish Oil Tabs, but I leave that choice to you. Fish Oil is high in Vitamins A & D. To see if you are buying the best possible Distilled Fish Oil Gel Tabs go to Check Best Fish Oil Company Products.
You will see a list of products and their comparison and quality basis. Purchase from whom you wish. A good site to read about positives of Fish Oil is at Fish Oil Facts. This is a factual site, with products for sale, which I do not endorse. I'm sure these products are fine, but I do not endorse many products I have not tried. I suggest you read the facts and buy at the price and place where ever you wish. Fish oils helps to promote stronger veins. I take two tabs each morning and two at night after supper. As you get your hemorrhoid problem under control, you can back off to two per day. Following Steps One and Two will provide relief in a month with few flareups, which I've noticed. I've used Walmart and General Nutrition products, but I like to order from

Step Three: Venapro Hemorrhoid Help

I have found one or two herbal products which I have used. They worked very well, in my opinion with Steps One and Two above, more so than alone. I have listed the product that worked best for me, Venapro. I cannot guarantee, it will work for you, but they have a six month money back guarantee, which no other product offers to my knowledge. Follow the directions and Good Luck. I hope I've been of some help...... Venapro Hemorrhoid Help.

Step Four: Monitor the items below, and use common sense to stop further problems. I can't help you much with the childbirth problem, sorry. (Alice)

Constant sitting - Get up and Move around every 15 - 20 even if for 30 seconds.
Straining with bowel movements - Let nature take it's course, slow down and don't hurry.
Diarrhea - Not much I can say here.
Sitting on the toilet for a long time - no more than five minutes I've been told.
Severe coughing - Use a pilow to absorb some of the force, holding it at your midsection tightly.
Heavy Lifting - Lift Properly.

Toe Nail Fungus Cure by Donna

Donna is a Certified Nail Technician in the state of Wisconsin. You can purchase all of the prescription drugs or over the counter, and the effects are only that you'll pay more and the cure will take longer. I've used this treatment on many of my clients, and it not only cures the fungus, but takes less time and costs much less.

Every day for two weeks, wash your feet (the one that has the fungus under the toenail.) Then dry them thoroughly, let them air for a minute or two to remove any possible moisture. Use Vick's vapor rub on the toenails with the fungus. Gently rub the Vick's under the toenail, alongside the toenail (these are called wells) and where your cuticle is. Put on a pair of socks, to keep the Vicks in place.

After the initial two weeks, repeat this procedure 2-3 times per week, like every other day for example. In about 60-90 days your fungus should be gone. It may take up to six months to remove the fungus completely, because it all depends on how fast your toenails grow. This can be affected by what types of prescription drugs you are taking as well.

Save some money, and time with this siimple cure. Make sure you have no reactions to Vicks' just like any other medication over the counter, before using. Consult your doctor if you choose.