The winter months can be beautiful but they can also bring with it struggles such as dry skin and winter colds. Luckily, just as you can find a remedy to slow metabolism at https://healthyheroics.com/pills-to-speed-up-metabolism/, you can find natural remedies for the winter months here.

1. Honey and Raw Milk

If there is one thing that winter can bring with it, it’s dry skin. After all, the winter weather is rather dry and the wind that comes with it doesn’t help at all. With a little honey and raw milk, though, you can repair your damaged skin in no time.

Raw milk, if you aren’t familiar with the term, is milk that hasn’t been pasteurized to kill bacteria. This can make it risky to drink but it can be very helpful when it comes to winter skin.

To make this natural remedy, you will want to mix together 2 tablespoons of raw milk for every 1 tablespoon of honey. Remember, making a little of this mixture goes a long way. Once the mixture is ready, simply dip a cotton ball in it and apply it to your dry skin.

It should be noted that those with particularly sensitive skin or a milk allergy might have a problem with this remedy.

2. Vapor Rub

Many of us remember using vapor rub as a child to relieve coughing and clear up congestion. What you might not know, though, is that you can make natural vapor rub of your own to shake off that winter cold or flu.

To start, you will want to melt down 2 tablespoons of beeswax. Then, add in essential oils. A good mixture is 20 drops of peppermint oil and eucalyptus oil each and 10 drops of rosemary oil and cinnamon oil each.

If you are making this vapor rub for your kids, use 4 drops of eucalyptus oil and peppermint oil and don’t add any cinnamon oil or rosemary oil. You can also weaken the mixture with coconut oil.

Then, you can simply store this in a jar with a lid and use it just as you would use any other vapor rub.

3. Ginger

Ginger has a lot of great properties you might not think about on a daily basis. As relevant here, it is great at helping the immune system to keep the dreaded winter cold at bay as well as has anti-inflammatory properties.

One of the best ways to use ginger is in tea. This way, it warms you up and you take advantage of how soothing it can be on a sore throat. Alternatively, you can put it in a broth.

If you have dried ginger or fresh ginger root and you aren’t sure what to do with it, don’t worry. All you have to do is let it simmer in a pan for about 20 minutes and then strain it. If you want to add another layer of flavor, you can add a bit of honey and lemon.

4. Valerian

During the winter, the holidays can cause a lot of stress. From last-minute shopping to planning family gatherings, there’s a lot to worry about. To relieve this stress, you might want to consider employing valerian root which is a great natural remedy to anxiety.

The best way to use valerian is to make yourself a soothing cup of tea. To do so, you’ll want to start by putting valerian root in a tea infuser and place it in a mug. Then, heat up water in a kettle and pour it in the mug once it gets hot. Since you are preparing a root rather than a flower (like chamomile) you’ll need to let it steep longer, 10 to 15 minutes is usually enough.

5. Elderberry Syrup

Once again we are visiting a remedy to help with the common cold. This can be used to help prevent a cold and it can be used to help shorten a cold as well. Elderberry is well-known for it’s properties as an immune system booster.

The easiest way to make elderberry syrup is to throw a ⅔ cup of dried black elderberries, about 3 ½ cups of water, 2 tablespoons of some of the ginger from earlier, a teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and ½ teaspoon of cloves in a pot. Put a lid on it and let it boil for 9 minutes. Then, strain it. Once it’s cooled, add in a cup of honey.

Take a ½ to 1 tablespoon (½ to 1 teaspoon for kids!) every day and you can bump it up to a dose every few hours if you catch a cold.

6. Thyme

Thyme is yet another remedy for winter ailments. When you feel yourself getting a little under the weather, pull out some thyme – it can be either fresh or dried. You can throw some thyme into a stew or soup you’re making to make yourself feel better for an easy recipe. Thyme is also tasty, so it won’t make your soup medicine-tasting at all.

A different approach you can make is to a steam. To do this, put thyme in a near boiling pot of water and turn off the heat. Then, you can put a towel over your head and the pot to breathe in the steam. Doing this for about 5 minutes should help you feel better.

7. Sage

The final natural remedy on our list is another herb: sage. Sage comes in a few different forms from the sage you use in the kitchen to the sage used in incense or smudge sticks. In this case, the sage in your kitchen will do the trick to soothe a sore throat.

Once again, the best choice is to make a strong cup of tea. Instead of drinking it, though, you’ll get the most benefit by gargling the mixture a few times a day. To make this, use 4 ounces of water and 2 teaspoons of shade.

About The Author

Hi there, I’m Woodworking Pete Alman. I’m a former carpenter turned writer, and proud resident of Nashville, Tennessee. When not working on a project in my shed, I’m lifting weights or hanging out with my three dogs (Dobermans).

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Our home is our refuge. The one place constant where we feel safe, secure and relaxed. However, a messy house and a smelly room do not equate to a happy place. And keeping a house clean no matter how big or small is another burden to your already full packed and stressful job.
Let us enumerate a few tips to keeping your home clean. Remember, a dirty house has bacteria and virus that can cause harm to you and your family’s health.

1.  Maintain and stick to a daily cleaning routine.

List all the must-do everyday tasks and once-a-week chores. This way, you can prioritize what needs to be done immediately. You can also manage your time wisely by following your cleaning routine. For example, laundry day is every Wednesday and Saturday. Scrubbing the floors is every Monday and so on. By doing so, you do not overload your toxic workday with more household chores.

2.  Let go.

We all have those favorite things that no matter how old and tattered we tend to hold on to. But over time, we do not notice how many stuff we already hoarded and kept even if we no longer have the use for them. So de-clutter your house and let go of the things you no longer need or needs replacement. These things tend to be the breeding ground for virus and bacteria that could be harmful to you or to your family. You will be surprised to see all the available storage and space you have. What is best for your newfound area is cabinets or storage boxes that are great organizers for different size spaces.

3.  If it smells, it has to go.

You may have a clean house, organized cabinets and rooms but if your house still reeks of yesterday’s trash, then it’s still not right.  Make disposing of your waste a habit as keeping them inside your home overnight or for days attracts insects and rodents that are carriers of dirt and bacteria.  Isn’t it lovely to wake up every morning smelling the fresh, clean air as opposed to rotten banana peel or leftover meatloaf?

4.  Keep your kitchen clean.

This is the part of the house that should be the cleanest.  You prepare and cook meals for you and the whole family in this area. So there should be no reason why you will be too lazy to clean up after you prepare a meal. Never allow plates to pile up in the sink. Clean up afterwards to avoid inviting cockroaches and other unwanted insects.

Although weekends are supposed to be for rest and relaxation, you will not be able to achieve this with a smelly and untidy house. Cleaning up the house will only take 2-3 hours tops so make cleaning a habit. Take care of the house you sacrifice so much to have, and I assure you, you will be able to enjoy the rest of the day feeling refreshed and energized for next week’s battle.

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Along with the kitchen, the bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the house. If it looks tired and dated you could lose money when you want to sell.
Quite apart from that, it’s lovely to go into a well designed and decorated bathroom every morning when it’s shower time so you may feel it’s time to do some bathroom updates.

New Bathroom Suite

We’re starting off with the most expensive change you can make and that’s having a brand new bathroom installed, or indeed, installing one yourself.

If you’re handy with tools and know about plumbing you can remove the old bathroom and install a new suite yourself. There’s no doubt that fitting it yourself can save money, but you need to be confident in your abilities and make sure nothing gets overlooked.

There can be many aspects to installing a new bathroom that you wouldn’t even think of. For example, you may need to buy extras that aren’t always included with the new shower; shower trays and door seals may need to be bought separately.
You can buy a range of door seals, including curved shower door seals, from Byretech.

Accessories

If completely changing your bathroom isn’t in the budget right now, there are still lots of ways to update it.

Changing the bath mat, shower curtain and towels can make a big difference to the look and feel of your bathroom.
If you choose a neutral paint on the walls, you could change your accessories with the change of each season.

Paint

As mentioned, repainting is an excellent way of refreshing a room. Don’t only think about painting the walls, though, the tiles can be repainted as well.
Removing and replacing tiles can be a huge job, not to mention, an expensive one. You can create a whole new look in your bathroom by painting the tiles.

Be sure to buy the correct paint for the job in hand. The wall paint needs to be made especially for bathrooms so it can withstand the steam and moisture that is inevitable in the bathroom.

Lighting

Lighting is very important in all rooms of our house, but it can be even more important in the bathroom because it’s usually one of the smallest rooms in the house.

However, you don’t want a bright glaring light that’s going to blind you every time you go in there.
Strip lights are usually the first choice for bathrooms, but there are so many lovely light fittings out there you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Have fun shopping around and pick a fitting that will also double as a feature of the room.

Flooring

There are so many options for bathroom floors you may have trouble deciding between them. Your budget could have a big impact on your choice of flooring; hardwood floors are gorgeous but can be pricey. Laminate is a cheaper option and can usually be laid over the existing flooring.

Vinyl can be cheaper still and with so many different patterns available you could have any look you wanted.

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