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7 Health Home Remedies That Are Actually Effective

From natural anti-inflammatories to antioxidants, learn what the health benefits are for these home remedies.

By Allison Futterman
Jan 1, 2024 4:00 PM
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Long before conventional medicine, people used natural remedies to treat all types of ailments. Today, some people still use natural home remedies for many conditions. Some should be avoided, such as rubbing butter on burns, which can cause an infection. 

From natural anti-inflammatories to antioxidants, these home remedies can actually have some benefits.

1. Chili Peppers

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Chili peppers are rich in healthy bioactive plant compounds — including lutein, ferulic acid, capsanthin, and most importantly, capsaicin. They also have potassium, iron, and vitamins A, B6, and C. Hot peppers have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and obesity and tumor-fighting properties

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