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5 Natural Remedies To Boost Health

By Allison Futterman
Dec 21, 2021 4:55 PM
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People have been turning to nature for medicinal and health benefits since ancient times. Health-related plant usage has been mentioned in the Bible and the Jewish Talmud, as well as in Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey. Ingredients found in the natural world have been used as home remedies to address a wide range of conditions. This includes honey for allergies and sore throats, cinnamon for blood sugar control and blood thinning, chili peppers for pain relief, and aloe vera for skin burns. Here are five popular natural remedies. 

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