Home Remedies: Which Work, Which Don’t?

We’ve all come across home remedies at some point in our lives. Whether it was our parents offering ginger ale for an upset stomach or a friend suggesting local honey for allergies, there’s no shortage of at-home treatments people swear by. But do any of them actually work? In this episode, we explore some of the most popular home remedies to uncover what works and what doesn’t. 

Expert:  Dr. Megan Arthur, Primary Care Physician 

Interviewer: Zach Moore 

Notable topics covered: 

• Can a frozen water bottle hack plantar fasciitis? 
• What home remedies work for a sore throat 
• Does a steak or bag of frozen peas do anything for a black eye? 
• The effect of butter or coconut oil on burns, olive oil on chapped lips   
• Can coffee alleviate gout? 
• MacGyver skin care: toothpaste for acne, duct tape for warts? 
• Does vinegar actually get rid of lice?  
• Can ginger prevent or alleviate nausea caused by morning or motion sickness? 
• How prunes and prune juice, love them or hate them, affect constipation  
• Can cranberry juice treat a urinary tract infection (UTI)? 
• Is it OK to scare someone with hiccups? 
• Can the bees in your area cure your seasonal allergies with their honey? 
• The true powers of chicken soup 

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