As in most cases the ailment we are looking at Home Remedies for can be avoided by following a couple rules. This is the same with sunburn, but then, if you had followed these rules you wouldn’t be looking for a home remedy. One of the rules with sunburn is to avoid staying the sun for prolonged periods of time especially during the summer hours of 10am-3pm. And when you have to be out in the sun you should wear sun block with no less than a 15 SPF (sun protection factor). But following these rules isn’t the point now that you are suffering from sunburn. The point now is to relieve the burning. Here are a few ways.
Vitamin E- This vitamin will decrease the inflammation you can get from sunburn. You can get vitamin E by taking a daily supplement and increasing whole grains such as wheat germ, nuts, and sunflower or soybean oil.
Cool bath-bathe in a cool bath containing one pound of dissolved baking soda or oatmeal for 30 minutes or until you feel relief.
To prevent blistering apply regular yellow mustard to the burned area and wash it off when it dries.
Cold Aloe Vera gel or apple cider vinegar applied to the burned area helps in cooling the burn. Other items recommended to apply to cool the burning include shaving cream, Noxzema, sandalwood paste, and two I have not personally tried Vagisil or Preparation H. All of these should be applied directly to the burned area or made into a paste.
Things not recommended to use are any petroleum based products or dairy products. Apparently milk and dairy products can dry on the skin and have to be peeled off causing more pain.

Having gas is normal but can be painful and embarrassing if you pass gas in an enclosed space. On the average most people pass gas from 10-20 times a day. Usually the gas that is passed is odorless vapors of carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, and methane but the unpleasant odor comes from the release of bacterial gas which contains sulfur.

The common causes of gas and gas pain include swallowed air during ingestion of food as well as the normal breakdown of undigested food in the large intestine. Symptoms of gas include pain or bloating in the abdomen, belching, burping, and flatulence.

To avoid problems with gas you should avoid as much as possible gas producing foods such as beans and some other less known gas promoting foods such as cabbage, broccoli, bananas, and onions. Although most of these foods are healthy for you they also produce extra amounts of gas in some people. Different ways of cooking especially with beans can eliminate the gas produced by soaking in water or a wet napkin overnight. Avoid these foods in the canned form as they will be big gas producers. If you are experiencing increased gas problems after eating dairy foods check with your physician to see if you may be lactose intolerant. Some other high fiber vegetables and fruits may cause extra gas if you introduce them into your diet quickly. If you are trying to eat these types of foods for better health try introducing them in small amounts to let your digestive system get used to them.

Home remedies for gas pain and symptoms include:

-mixing 1 teaspoon of grated ginger with 1 teaspoon of lime juice and drinking after every meal
-drinking peppermint or Chamomile Tea 
-eating coriander seeds
-a tea made of ground ginger and honey
-cook one cup of rice in 3 cups of water and drink the water from the cooked rice

Mosquitoes and other flying insects can be very pesky and make you uncomfortable if they decide to use your skin for lunch or dinner. There are a couple of things you need to do if one of them bites you. Mosquitoes and other flying insects carry and spread diseases some as dangerous as malaria. If you are bitten you need to wash the bite area thoroughly with soap and water. Also if you are not allergic or sensitive to aspirin it is recommended that you moisten and rub an aspirin right over the bite soon after you are bitten. The aspirin treatment will help to control inflammation of the area.

Prevention
The best remedy for mosquito bites is avoiding the bite in the first place. Remember the hotter it is, such insects as mosquitoes are more active. They are also worst in damp areas such as near ponds and other areas of standing water. And if you’ve had an outdoor barbecue you know that mosquitoes are attracted to outdoor lighting.

Taking thiamine chloride orally will possibly repel insects when it is excreted through your skin but it can cause itching, hives, and rashes in some people. For those people, the remedy is about the same or worse than the bite. Mixing two capfuls of bleach in a warm bath before going out and soaking for 15 minutes also works as a repellent but make sure not to get the solution near your eyes.  Avon Skin So Soft is another recommended repellent as well as   Presun Gel Sunscreen . Vicks VapoRub has been known to work for some people also.

Relieving the itch
Salt rubbed on the bite areas seems to be the fastest way of relieving the itch but there are other things found around the home that are effective also. Apple cider vinegar, calamine lotion, ammonia, and toothpaste applied directly to the bite are other recommended itch relievers. Aloe gel products are recommended as itch relievers with the benefit of helping heal the bite. If you must scratch the area try rubbing it with a lemon wedge to avoid opening the wound with your fingernails. One remedy to relieve the itch I remember from childhood was to lick my finger and apply the saliva to the bite. I can’t remember if this really worked or not maybe it was psychological. Other remedies suggested include baking soda, garlic salt, and deodorant. Surely one of these remedies will work for you or your family member who has been bitten.

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and I offer this information not as medical advice but for general purposes. You should seek professional medical help before trying any of the above home remedies

Ringworm is a fungal infection in the skin of humans and domestic animals like cattle or sheep. Ringworms are a parasitic infection that feeds on the keratin of the outer layer of skin, hair, and nails. They survive best in warm and moist areas. It is estimated that 20% of the population is infected with ringworm and it is common among people who play sports and wrestling in particular. Home remedies for ringworm include:

Nail polish- it is suggested to put clear nail polish on the infected area, leave it on all day and in the evening use nail polish remover to take off the polish. Repeat this treatment every day until infection is gone.

Salt and vinegar- make a paste out of salt and vinegar and apply to the infected area and wash off. Make sure you don’t rub the infected area because this will cause a further infection.

Bleach- a suggested remedy is to apply solution containing six parts water to one part beach to the infected area. Use the solution until the infection clears up. Caution, I recommend using bleach as a last resort due to the fact that bleach and its fumes are toxic. Consult the directions on the outside of the container of bleach before using this.

Here’s one for you: take a sheet of notebook paper, 1 glass or ceramic plate and a match or lighter. Crumble the paper and put it on the plate and let it burn down. The residue will be an orange salve type that should be applied to the infected area after cooling. I haven’t personally tried this and caution you to be careful with the matches and lighter but who knows some say it will work.

The remedies above range from the good old favorites of vinegar to the extreme of nail polish and burnt paper but the best advice I’d give is to get a diagnosis from a doctor prior to any treatment. What you might think is ringworm could be something more serious. After seeing a doctor it is up to you whether to buy the expensive medicines or try something on your own.

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and I offer this information not as medical advice but for general purposes. You should seek professional medical help before trying any of the above home remedies

Nail fungus is a very common condition and is usually picked up from exposure in warm, moist areas such as showers, gyms, spas, and locker rooms. You can pick up the fungus by walking through an area in bare feet where the fungus spores exist. Also the fungus can be spread through sharing towels or a washcloth. Nail fungus can spread to other nails and make your nails yellowish and brittle and possibly even cause pain.
Although there are prescription drugs for the treatment of nail fungus they are not effective in every case. These drugs can be extremely expensive as well as dangerous for people with certain health conditions such as heart disease. Lastly, there are side effects associated with these drugs that just make them a risky choice. Other alternatives include natural homeopathic treatments and home remedies.

Home remedies for nail fungus include soaking in undiluted vinegar once a week. Just get a container to fit your foot and make sure the infected area is covered with the vinegar. The vinegar soak will give you a side benefit of relieving athlete’s foot itch also. Another recommendation is to apply tea tree oil nightly to the infected area. Tea tree oil or products containing it are available at most pharmacies. Another suggested remedy is to apply a dab of Vicks Vapor Rub to the infected nail nightly before bed. Some think the eucalyptus in the Vicks kills the fungus. Not sure if this works but it probably isn’t dangerous to most people.

One big no-no when dealing with nail fungus is polishing the nails. The polish will seal in the fungus and make it even worse. One thing you should do is spend as much time every day going barefoot or wearing open toe shoes without socks. This will allow the nails to breathe and keep the area from getting moist from sweat.

In the future the best protection against toenail fungus is to always wear sandals or flip flops in public areas that are warm and moist. Don’t share towels or washcloths with anyone, wash and dry your feet thoroughly and change your shoes and socks often.
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and I offer this information not as medical advice but for general purposes. You should seek professional medical help before trying any of the above home remedies.

Trichophyton rubrum aka Jock Itch causes a burning and itching in the hot, moist, and dark areas of the groin. It is most prevalent in men and women who are athletes or work out doors all day. It is also seen in truck drivers who go long hours of the day without showering. Many people don’t worry about it until they noticed the burning and itching begin but many of the home remedies if applied before symptoms occur will combat the problem.

Jock itch needs warm and moist areas of the body to survive and your best bet for preventing and curing it has to do with keeping target areas cool and dry. One way of keeping the area dry is to use a blow dryer on the crotch area after showering. Just make sure the dryer is on its coolest setting to prevent you from burning yourself or sweating. If a blow dryer is not available be sure to towel dry yourself thoroughly especially in the groin area. Speaking of showering, it is best to take a shower as soon after exercising as you can and using antibacterial soap such as Safeguard or Lever 2000 and rinse well.
Over the counter creams containing miconazole and clotrimazole should take about two weeks to cure the itch if used as directed. Lotrimin is one of the favorites containing these ingredients. If the infection is more than a mild case over the counter creams will probably not help much and you should consult a doctor. Overweight or obese people have an increased risk of developing jock itch among other things. They usually perspire more and have more skin to skin contact so lose weight. Garlic, if you can stand the smell, has anti fungal properties and can be applied to the groin area but some suggest you switch on and off between garlic and honey as a remedy. Tea Tree oil, a natural antifungal, can be applied directly to the infected skin as an herbal treatment.

Are you the friend or relative that clears out a room when you take off your shoes?  If you are  then you have bromhidrosis or extreme foot odor. The main reason some people’s feet smell worse than others is that those people sweat more than others. Other reasons for foot odor include various skin conditions or disorders and excessive anxiety. Usually foot odor causes are not dangerous but the bacteria and fungus can cause things such as athlete’s foot. Some home remedies to combat the foot odor include:

Change socks often if your are someone who suffers from foot odor, even three or four times a day. Make sure your socks are made of natural fibers such as cotton because they will be more absorbent than synthetic materials. Wearing two pairs of socks at a time may help by cooling your feet due to air spaces that form between the socks.

Soaking your feet in tea by boiling 3 or 4 tea bags in a quart of water for 10 minutes then adding cold water to cool it. Soak your feet 20 to 30 minutes then dry them and apply foot powder. Do this twice a day until the problem is under control. Repeat twice a week after that for further treatment.

Bathe your feet twice a week in either vinegar or kosher salt. Just add 1/2 cup of either the salt or vinegar to 1 quart of water and soak for 15 minutes.

Shoe inserts such as Odor Eaters contain activated charcoal, which absorbs moisture and controls odor.

Using an antiperspirant or deodorant right on your feet, the same type you use under your arms, especially the products that contain aluminum chloride hexahydrate will control odor and wetness. Try to use roll on types because spray- ons may dissapate in the air before they reach your feet. Be aware that deodorants will only eliminate odors while antiperspirants will take care of both problems.

Sprinkling baking soda inside your shoes will absorb moisture and help with odor.

If foot odor persists after trying these home remedies it may be time to see a podiatrist because your condition may be more than sweaty feet and you may have an infection.