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A-Z Home Health Boosts
HayMax anti-allergy balm (£6.99 from Boots) is a natural beeswax that’s applied around the rim of the nostrils to prevent pollen, dander and dust mites from entering the body.
Eaten something too hot? Pop an ice cube in your mouth to soothe and alleviate the damage. Then dab the affected area with a cooled, wet, black tea bag. The tannin released has a pain-relieving effect (and helps heal cold sores too).
Trials show home remedies are more effective than over-the-counter cough medicines. Simply squeeze half a lemon into a mug of boiled water and add one or two teaspoons of honey.