Folk Remedies for Common Ailments Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen, experts on folk remedies, make a few recommendations to help soothe common ailments. The even distribution of body heat should improve your mobility in the morning.
Chicken soup is good, but garlic is even better for fighting of colds.
Believe it or not, yellow onion may help you sleep. Cut one up and place the pieces in a covered jar beside your bed. If you can t sleep, take a deep whiff and try to relax. Nighttime leg cramps can be painful. To stop them, place a sterling or stainless steel spoon directly against the cramping muscle.