Ailments of various kinds are a part and parcel of our daily life, and an ailing body needs treatment and remedies. Modern medicines and antibiotics are a solution, but they are costly and are unaffordable for many. They may also have side effects which could be harmful. Thus the best alternative to these are home remedies, particularly natural home remedies. 

Home Remedies can be of various kinds and they vary depending on the ailment or disease that is to be treated. One of the most popular and commonly used natural home remedies are those that use natural ingredients like vegetables, fruits, nuts, cereals, herbs and spices. These ingredients can be easily obtained and are easy on the purse. Since they do not use any chemicals, they are safe and have no side effects. And above all they provide us with the satisfaction of curing ourselves without the help of medical practitioners.

All the food that we eat have naturally occurring chemicals in them. Natural home remedies use these chemicals to treat illnesses – they are thus easy to digest and the body absorbs them easily. Traditional home remedies tackle medical problems at the root and work in synergy with the body to cure and heal. They are organic, non-toxic and also help boost immunity. They can be used to treat a wide range of common illnesses like colds, coughs, sore throat, indigestion, acidity, diarrhoea, migraine bad breath, fevers, skin disorders, hair and scalp conditions, headaches, insomnia; they can also help patients overcome stress and mental tension, fatigue and exhaustion.

Traditional Indian home remedies have always been popular for treating not just minor, everyday illnesses but even diseases and disorders like anaemia, bronchitis, chicken-pox, mumps, diabetes, jaundice, rheumatism, tuberculosis, blood pressure, malaria etc. Many of the cures and treatments for these ailments draw upon ancient Hindu systems of alternative medicines such as Ayurveda or Siddha. Both these systems recommend the use of naturally occurring substances such as herbs, fruits and vegetables for treating various illnesses. 

Natural home remedies have been used in Indian homes from time immemorial –from before the discovery of modern tablets, capsules and syrups. In olden days, all families had their own recipes for homemade remedieswhich were used to deal with minor illnesses and health problems that occurred frequently. Over the years these cures got forgotten and there emerged a growing dependence on strong medicines and antibiotics. However with rising costs and with renewed interest in natural, organic living, there has been a shift back to these natural home remedies which have proved to be more effective and faster acting in many cases. They not only cure and heal but can even prevent the onset of many common ailments by strengthening our immune system. Hence the next time you fall ill , go natural, make your own natural home-cure and get back to a fit and healthy life.