Wintertime often brings a runny or stuffy nose along with cold temperatures. Drug stores carry all sorts of medicines that are supposed to help, but some people have reservations about using these medications, and some of them may not be very effective.

Over-the-counter runny nose and stuffy nose or nasal congestion treatments may also cause unpleasant side effects, such as drowsiness.

There are alternatives to these store-bought remedies – old-fashioned, home remedies using natural ingredients are doable for lots of people.

Here are some suggestions for old-fashioned runny and stuffy nose remedies this winter.

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Ear aches can arise from a variety of sources. All the sufferer knows is that it is painful and uncomfortable. Before you head to the store, however, check your home – you may have the ingredients for relief right there.

Alternative remedies can help to ease the pain of ear aches and other conditions. If the condition worsens, it is advisable to see a doctor for further treatment. Your remedy may be helping but may not be enough to totally stop the condition.

Here are some of the alternative remedies used today to grant relief from an …

* 2 parts Elecampane
* 1 part Goldenseal
* 1 part Licorice
* 1 part Wild Cherry Bark
* 2 teaspoons Honey.

Combine all the dry herbs together, insuring that they are well mixed. Take 1 ounce of the dry mixture and place in a 8 ounce jar, or a mug that can be covered completely. Pour 6 ounces over herbs and let steep for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain off the herbs and add 2 teaspoons of raw honey or to taste. Drink 6 ounces 3 times a day.

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Cleanse and prevent blackheads with parsley water.

Here’s How:

1. Add parsley to bowl.
2. Cover with water.
3. Let soak overnight.
4. Using an unbleached coffee filter, strain into a clean bottle.
5. Add 1/2 oz. of vodka to preserve it if you are not keeping it in the refrigerator.
6. Using a cotton ball or pad, wipe over the face.

Tips:

1. Use purified, distilled or mineral water.
2. Keep in the refrigerator or add vodka to keep in the bathroom.

What You Need:

* 1 Bunch parsley
* Water
* Glass Bowl
* Clean bottle
* 1/2 oz. vodka
* Unbleached coffee

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If its blackheads you want removed then I know something to help. Take some sandalwood powder. Mix a little of the sandalwood powder with tap water till it is a thick paste and spread onto face. Then rub on face with fingers – especially at the blackhead prone areas. Rinse off with tap water.

You’ll be amazed how clean and smooth your face will be. I repeat this weekly and it keeps the blackheads away. If you can’t seem to get sandalwood powder where you live then use ground chickpea (powder) instead.

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I’m from Kentucky and my mother taught me this trick to heal pimples. I began using it for problem (oily, blackhead) areas and it works well.

First wash your face with warm water to open the pores and make extraction easier. Crack open a raw egg and remove (tear) a piece of the fine translucent lining (skin) between the albumin and the shell. This “liner” is a purifier for the chicken embryo. Its job is to draw out impurities away from the egg sack. It also works well to draw out unwanted oil and dirt.

Place the …