1. Remove the Pressure

Removing pressure on the affected areas helps the sores from worsening. When you’re in bed, try to shift your sleeping positions now and then. This is also recommended for people who use wheelchairs to avoid skin friction.

Protecting the affected area also goes a long way.

2. Dress The Wounds

Protect the sores by using medicated gauzes, films, gels, foams, and treated coverings. Keeping the sores moist and properly covered helps facilitate faster recovery and protects them from further infections.

This next bedsore treatment might hurt a bit.

3. Keep Sores Clean

Keeping the sores well-dressed and clean is extremely vital, as it prevents possible infections. People usually use saline (water and salt) to clean the wounds, as salt has antibacterial properties. Beware, though, that cleaning bedsores might hurt.

Sometimes medical intervention might be necessary, as the next treatment option explains.

4. Debridement

Debridement is a procedure performed by a doctor or nurse where the damaged, infected, or dead tissue is removed by either flushing the wound with water or removing the affected areas altogether.

Transplanting isn’t just for internal organs, as it turns out with the following bedsore treatment.

5. Skin Grafts

Transplanting healthy skin from one part of the body to the affected area is sometimes used as an option to treat bedsores. Recovery from this procedure can last for weeks and negatively impact everyday activities.

Medical science continues to evolve in treating wounds, and this next bedsore treatment involves a special type of therapy.

6. Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)

Negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a commonly used technology that treats various kinds of burns and wounds, including bedsores. The therapy involves a suction tube that removes infected wound parts. Following the procedure, the wound is usually dressed with bandages.

Pharmaceuticals are another potential treatment option for bedsores.

7. Medication

To relieve pain caused by pressure sores, most physicians recommend taking over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen and naproxen sodium. Alternatively, topical antibiotics like silver sulfadiazine and nitrofurazone can treat bedsores.

Healthy snacking can create a huge difference, too.

8. Maintain a Healthy Diet

A healthy diet can promote quicker healing with bedsores. So, make sure you include enough Vitamin C fruits in your diet like citrus fruits, strawberries, and tomatoes, as well as protein-rich foods like meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, nuts, and beans, which are all ideal for wound healing.

Of course, good hygiene makes all the difference when it comes to healing wounds, as the next bedsore treatment suggests.

9. Observe Good Skin Care

Vanity aside, pampering your skin does a lot of good for your health. Keeping the skin clean and well-moisturized minimizes the risk of developing pressure sores on the body. It’s also best to bathe regularly in order to maintain the best skin health possible.

And if all of that fails, you might have to resort to this last method to treat bedsores.

10. Surgery

Some pressure ulcers, especially if they have worsened or have grown over time, might need to undergo flap surgery, which is similar to skin grafting but involves more tissue components like a muscle, cartilage, and even bone. The surgery involves a tissue transfer and can take up to two months to heal.

1. Fibers Beneath The Skin

Morgellons disease is primarily characterized by the small filaments, fibers, or threads in and on the skin, which leaves unsightly lesions all over the body. This symptom can make the skin irritable and itchy, too.

Discomfort is present with this next symptom…

2. Formication

The fibers can cause formication, which is the feeling of stinging, biting, or crawling under the skin that makes someone think they have parasites lingering underneath.

Morgellons disease can also cause discomfort in other ways…

3. Joint & Muscle Pain

People with Morgellons tend to be less productive with their daily grind, not just because of formication, but also with the occasional pain in their joints, muscles, and parts of the bone.

This condition also affects the heart…

4. Cardiovascular Problems

Some Morgellons patients exhibit cardiovascular problems, such as sudden changes in blood pressure, abnormally high pulse rates, and even problems with heartbeats, such as arrhythmias.

Morgellons can also leave you catching your breath at times…

5. Respiratory Problems

One of the stranger symptoms of Morgellons involves unhealthy respiration. Some patients experience sudden shortness of breath and even occasional bouts of coughing that could go from mild to strong.

All of these problems can keep you up at night sometimes…

6. Insomnia

Having Morgellons can disrupt sleep quality at night and cause insomnia and irregular sleep patterns in a number of patients. The direct cause of this, like most of the other symptoms, is still unknown.

That said, this next symptom is not too surprising…

7. Chronic Fatigue

While having a lack of sleep and other sleeping problems can leave the body exhausted, other people afflicted with Morgellons disease have reported suffering chronic fatigue, which is worsened by joint and muscle pain.

MD can affect you cognitively, too…

8. Concentration Problems

Morgellons disease can negatively affect a person’s cognitive abilities. Concentrating on things like work, study, and recreation becomes more difficult and strained.

Sometimes it’s like you’re in a blank state of mind when it comes to symptoms of Morgellons…

9. Memory Loss

Aside from having poor concentration, a lot of MD patients have reported short-term memory loss. This also affects a person’s productivity and quality of life.

And, it can affect your perspective on things…

10. Mental Health Problems

MD also strongly affects one’s mental health. In some cases, this disease can cause patients to suffer from anxiety, depression, mood swings, and lack of motivation. Some medical experts believe Morgellons is a psychiatric disease, while others still hold that it’s a separate condition altogether.

1. Pro Tip: Use Unfiltered ACV and Honey Together

First things first: before discussing the benefits of ACV, it’s important to understand what type of apple cider vinegar to use (and how to use it) to maximize benefits.

Why choose unfiltered ACV?

If you look at a glass of unfiltered apple cider vinegar that’s been sitting for a while, you should notice cloudy sediment at the bottom of your glass. This sediment is where ACV gets its health-boosting goodness, as this sediment is packed full of nutrients (iron, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, amino acids) as well as antioxidants and trace amounts of minerals.

Filtering ACV removes this sediment, which means removing what makes apple cider vinegar so potent in the first place. Adding honey only helps…

2. Why Should You Add Honey?

Some research suggests that adding honey to ACV and water not only sweetens the drink but it equalizes the acid. In other words, it increases the healing power of the vinegar. It’s all thanks to the nutrients contained in honey, such as vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin B₅ (pantothenic acid), niacin, riboflavin, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.

For every tablespoon of AVC taken for health benefits, you may improve the taste and the nutritional value by adding one teaspoon of honey. A sweeter and more potent solution? Talk about a win-win situation!

How do people use ACV for health?

A popular way people use ACV? It may help the nearly one in three adults in the United States who struggle with hypertension…

3. Helps Lower Blood Pressure

Nearly 78 million (1 in 3) adults in the United States struggle with high blood pressure, or hypertension. Left untreated, this condition can result in serious complications like heart disease.

While apple cider vinegar alone cannot treat high blood pressure, many claim it may help lower blood when used in conjunction with an overall healthy diet, exercise, and medications. Why is that?…

4. Why is ACV effective in lowering blood pressure?

With hypertension, many people’s blood vessels constrict, meaning the heart has to work much harder to pump blood. Over time, this constant overuse can lead to heart problems.

Now, normally a kidney-produced, vasorestrictive (vein-restricting) protein called renin helps regulate blood pressure. Some people with high blood pressure may have elevated levels of renin. The result? Extra constriction of blood vessels, which means high blood pressure.

In these cases, some believe that ACV can help lower and thereby balance renin (thanks to its concentration of acetic acid), in turn helping regulate hypertension. Keep reading to learn how to use ACV for hypertension…

5. How to Use ACV for Hypertension

Regular doses of ACV (two tablespoons daily) may relax vessels so that blood flows more freely. Remember, though: ACV alone cannot cure or treat hypertension. As is the case with any medical condition, it’s always advised to run any dietary changes by a healthcare professional first.

ACV might not just be good for heart health, but digestive health as well…

6. Aids Digestion

Stomach acid is, well, acidic. This property is important, as it allows the stomach to properly break down food so the body can absorb the nutrients it needs to function.

How can ACV help this process?

Well, apple cider vinegar—an acidic solution—may increase stomach acidity. In turn, this acidity boost may encourage the body to create more of the enzyme (pepsin), which is needed to break down protein. Therefore, according to this theory, ACV may aid digestion when taken before a particularly protein-dense meal.

Keep reading to learn how to use ACV to reap these potential benefits…

7. How to Use ACV for Digestion

To use ACV as a digestive tonic:

1. Mix one tablespoon in one cup of water, with or without honey.
2. Drink 15 minutes before or after consuming a protein-rich meal.

What about using ACV with other kinds of meals?

About 10.5% of the United States has diabetes. While this incurable condition may be debilitating, there are fortunately many ways to manage it. According to ACV advocates, adding a little apple cider vinegar to carb-heavy meals may help diabetics..

8. Lowers Blood Sugar Levels and Improves Insulin Function

Experts estimate that over 34 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, a debilitating condition that messes with the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar (glucose). Left untreated, diabetes can result in nerve damage, vision problems, and even death.

How can ACV help diabetics?

Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar. Diabetes means uncontrolled glucose (blood sugar) levels due to improper processing of insulin or little to no insulin being produced in the first place. Limited research suggests that ACV can improve insulin sensitivity, which would suggest that the body can better use insulin to regulate glucose.

9. How to Use ACV for Blood Sugar Regulation and Insulin Function

ACV cannot cure diabetes; this condition is currently incurable. Instead, ACV can only work with proper diet, exercise, and medication—all under the direction of a licensed healthcare professional—to potentially help diabetics.

Now, that being said, some studies suggest that when two to five tablespoons of ACV are ingested on an empty stomach, it:

• Improves insulin sensitivity during a high-carb meal by 19–34 percent and significantly lowers blood sugar and insulin responses.
• Reduces blood sugar by 34 percent after eating 50 grams of white bread.
• Before bedtime, may reduce fasting blood sugar in the morning by 4 percent.

Of course, remember the following…

10. Caution!

Those who take insulin absolutely must avoid taking large amounts of ACV; in fact, they should absolutely clear any ACV use with a doctor beforehand. Why? Because taking insulin and ACV may drop potassium levels.

Diabetics should not use ACV without first speaking to a licensed healthcare professional.

Is that all?

Of course not! Apple cider vinegar regulating blood sugar may not only help those with diabetes, but those struggling to shed a few pounds as well…

11. Aids Weight Loss

ACV can be a tremendous help for people who want to lose weight, according to limited research.

How does ACV aid weight loss?

Remember how we discussed that ACV may regulate blood sugar levels? This regulation may not be good just for diabetics, but people trying to lose weight as well. Why? Because fluctuating glucose levels can mean craving sugary calorie-laden snacks.

Therefore, ACV helping to stabilize blood sugar can mean reducing certain cravings, which makes it easier to stick to a diet plan.

12. How to Use ACV for Weight Loss

It’s important to note that ACV will not magically shed fat. Rather, it only helps existing diets works by reducing cravings. Without these cravings, people are less likely to consume calorie-dense snacks and go over their daily calorie goals.

So, how much ACV may help someone stick to their diet plan?

Taking one tablespoon in water, with or without honey, before a meal.

13. How effective is ACV for weight loss?

One 12-week study examined people who took ACV during a low-calorie diet and compared their weight-loss results to those who took in the same number of calories without taking ACV. The result of this small study? Those who took ACV lost an average of 8.8 pounds. The control group? Just 5 pounds.

This same study also suggests that ACV is great not just for controlling weight but for controlling cholesterol as well…

14. Balances Cholesterol Levels

According to the CDC, more than 102 million adults in the United States have high cholesterol, a serious condition that increases the risk of heart attack and stroke (among other complications). Considering the severity of these complications, it pays to know how to manage cholesterol.

Remember that 12-week study that suggests that ACV can aid weight loss? The participants of this same study that took ACV also showed lower total cholesterol levels than the placebo group. But that’s not all. The ACV group also showed an increase of HDL (good cholesterol) over this 12-week period, too.

As if fighting diabetes and cholesterol wasn’t great enough, some research suggests that ACV can also fight cancer…

15. Fights and Prevents All Forms of Cancer

Many people have heard that antioxidants are great for fighting and preventing cancer. How exactly does that all work, though?

How does ACV help fight cancer?

Essentially, free radicals are highly reactive toxic ions. High levels of free radicals can lead to oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can damage DNA, which can mean cancer-causing results. Now, antioxidants can help fight oxidative stress and, therefore, potentially cancer as well. Apple cider vinegar has a high concentration of polyphenols, which are antioxidants.

Many times you have to ingest ACV to get its benefits. However, you can ingest or apply ACV topically to reap the following benefits…

16. Fights Candida Yeast Infections

Nobody enjoys a yeast (Candida) infection. Fortunately, research suggests that ACV may be effective in both preventing and treating this annoying condition.

How can ACV fight yeast infections?

Yeast infections are fungal infections. That is, they are caused by fungus. Therefore, applying or otherwise taking antifungal treatments can fight these infections. One substance that has antifungal properties? You probably guessed it: apple cider vinegar.

17. How to Use ACV for Yeast Infections

Always consult with a healthcare professional before using home remedies to treat or prevent infections.

Treating Active Infections

There are two primary ways to use apple cider vinegar to combat exisiting infections.

• It is likely safe to use ACV topically (on the skin) for yeast infections.
• Ingesting 2 tablespoons of ACV a day may also help.

18. Preventing Future Infections

Prevention is the best cure. Did you know that certain foods (like those containing simple sugars or alcohol) can increase the risk of yeast infections? It’s true. That means eating a balanced diet can reduce the risk of future yeast infections.

Taking 2 tablespoons of ACV per day—as part of a balanced, healthy diet—may help reduce the risk of recurrent infections.

One final way to use ACV to boost health?

The final way to use ACV on this list? It’s coming right up…

19. Detoxifies Kidneys and Liver

The kidneys and liver are vital for detoxifying the body. Specifically, when these two organs function properly, they help keep the whole body clean of chemicals, preservatives, and harmful toxins.

How can ACV help this detox process?

The kidneys and liver typically work just fine on their own. However, ACV advocates claim that this solution can help these organs out from time to time.

How?

The theory is that ACV binds to toxins, making them easier to wash out of the body. This process, the theory claims, thereby assists these organs. The result? Less harmful substances in the body, which helps improve help.

20. How to Make a Detox Using ACV

Here is a delicious, detoxing drink you can make (after first consulting with your doctor):

1. Mix one cup of pure cranberry juice with one cup of water
2. Add two to five teaspoons of ACV.
3. Drink this mixture an hour before dinner.

Why pure cranberry juice?

Pure cranberry juice—not cranberry cocktail or frozen cranberry juice—contains active ingredients known as tannins. Importantly, tannins have antioxidant properties (specifically functioning as secondary antioxidants).

What’s next?

What’s most important to remember about using apple cider vinegar to boost health?…

21. ACV to the Rescue?

Apple Cider Vinegar, or ACV, arguably remains matchless in terms of cost and tastiness as a natural healing agent. So, it’s no wonder it’s been a popular go-to remedy for many a condition for thousands of year.

What can’t ACV do?

Limited research suggests ACV can:

• Reduce inflammation
• Fight bacterial and fungal infections
• Combat free radicals
• Aid weight loss
• Help balance glucose and cholesterol levels
• And more!

In short, research suggests that the active attributes of ACV may kill bacteria, protozoa, and viruses to support your system beautifully. And these benefits aren’t found in practically any other single product.

Save Money On Starbucks Lattes

Maybe you’re one of those people that needs an iced latte from Starbucks to get you going in the morning. That’s understandable, but the cost can add up quickly.

If you want to save a couple of bucks, avoid ordering those iced lattes. Instead, try a double shot of espresso with ice and add your own milk and sugar to turn it into your staple drink. Now, that’s a big brain move!

Use Non-Gel White Toothpaste To Clean Dirty Sneakers

In case you didn’t know, toothpaste can do a lot of things besides getting your pearly whites looking clean and smelling fresh. Got dirty shoes? Squeeze some onto an old toothbrush and scrub the dark spots on your white soles.

Always make sure to use white, non-gel toothpaste on white soles or sneakers. Using colored toothpaste may have a discoloring effect.

Use Shaving Cream To Heal A Sunburn

Let’s face it, there will come a time when you have too much fun under the sun without your trusty aloe Vera in your purse. Don’t panic! Shaving cream is just as effective.

Shaving creams have menthol that can give you a cooling effect, as well as moisturizing properties that can help with sunburns. Use a bit of caution though, as leaving it on your skin for a long time may cause irritation. This hack is only applicable to minor sunburns.

Score better car deals at the end of the month

Buying a new vehicle is a big decision and waiting for the end of the month (even year, if possible) may help you score a better bargain. The reason behind this is at the end of a month or year, salespeople are rushing to meet their quotas and will be more likely to strike a deal.

See? Sometimes, not striking while the iron is hot pays off!

Make your dishwasher clean more than just plates

Getting a dishwasher can be an extra cost, especially if you think that it only washes plates and glasses. But, it can do way more than that. For example, running a rinse cycle for your vegetables is more efficient and effective than washing them by hand. You can also throw in some toys and kitchen sponges to sanitize them if you’r behind on your other chores!

Make Siri Pronounce Names Correctly

As much as we want, Siri does not know it all. As a matter of fact, Siri cannot pronounce most names. Instead of getting annoyed and foregoing the AI, teach her how to say it properly by saying, “Siri, learn to say my name.” If she mispronounces it, you can follow up with, “Siri, that’s not how you pronounce…” This will save you from waiting on your Siri commands.

Zip up and protect your other clothes

Before throwing in your slacks or any item with a zipper into the washer, make sure you zip them up first. This is to protect other pieces of clothing from getting snagged or torn, which can save you money down the road when you’re not having to purchase new clothing.

Clean Your Microwave Without Scrubbing

Scrubbing a microwave from the inside out is quite the task. Make your life easier by pouring equal parts water and vinegar in a microwave-safe bowl and then microwave it for 7 minutes or so to loosen any debris.

Keep Your Garden Plants Watered

A fancy drip irrigation system isn’t needed if the only thing you’ll be using it on is your garden. Use a clean soda bottle to save money and recycle!

Just puncture the bottle with small holes and put in your garden. That should allow the water to seep out slowly and water your plans as much as necessary.

Cool down your car quickly

When things get hot, don’t blast the AC just yet! Cool you car off in a jiffy by rolling the windows down and repeatedly opening and closing the passenger door several times. This can save you from using up your fuel to cool down your car.

Light candles without burning a finger

Spaghetti isn’t just for your belly, it can also be used in lighting candles. An uncooked strand of spaghetti is just a long matchstick!

This way, you don’t have to worry about burning your fingers anymore. It also works if you have quite a number of candles to light all at once.

Lighten your foundation with moisturizer

For those who wear makeup, finding the right foundation shade can be a challenge. Just in case the foundation you bought is a bit too dark, a little moisturizer should help lighten it. Of course, be careful and don’t put a lot in one go because the more you put, the lighter the color will become.

Avoid awkward situations by swatching foundations, concealers and other cosmetic products to see which shade works for you!

Keep your dog calm through every thunderstorm

For pet parents, it’s a common thing to have a dog get anxious during thunderstorms. Help calm your dog by lightly rubbing them with a dryer sheet. Dogs can feel the static electricity in the air so doing this should help them relax.

Repair small car dents with hot water

Got a dent in your car? Before going to a car shop, fix that fender-bender situation by pouring hot water on it. Afterwards, use a plunger to pull the dent out. Not only can this hack save you from the trouble of taking your car into a repair shop, but it can also save you money.

Peel your boiled egg by shaking it

Did you know that the most efficient way to peel an egg is to shake it? It’s true! Put a hard-boiled egg inside a glass jar with just an inch of water and start shaking. Your hard-boiled egg will be ready to peel in no time.

Use a fitted sheet as a beach blanket

It’s the worst when sand gets all over your beach towels and you’re left with a beach-day mess. Prevent this by using a fitted sheet as a beach blanket!

Just pull the fitted part up and secure it with coolers or other items with a bit of weight to stop sand from entering your personal space.

Take the grease out of your dishes with teabags

If you have a sink filled with greasy dishes and dont want to waste water by keeping it running, fill the sink with hot water and add about a dozen of used teabags before scrubbing. The astringent properties of tannins found in tea can help cut grease, plus you won’t be running water.

Make your trash can smell better with bread and vinegar

Tired of taking out the trash over and over again, before the bag fills up? Regardless of how often you take out the trash, chances are your bins will start to smell after awhile. An easy fix for that is to pour vinegar over a slice of bread, drop it to the bottom of the bin and let it sit overnight. You’ll notice the difference the next morning!

Unclog the drain with common household items

Before you call the plumber to unclog your drain, put the phone down and prepare some boiling water, baking soda, and white vinegar.

To unclog the drain without leaving any residue, pour boiling water down the drain, then pour half a cup of baking soda, and finish it off with half a cup of white vinegar. Let it sit for 10 minutes and your drain should be unclogged!

Fall asleep faster

To ensure a good night’s sleep, experts advise to lower the temperature in your home to 60-67 degrees. This can help regulate your body’s temperature and prepare it for rest. You might want to put socks on if that’s too cold for you.

However, if you’re not comfortable sleeping with your socks on, leave them on while you’re getting comfortable and remove them after you’ve warmed up.

1. Take Medication

In treating crabs, doctors usually recommend strong medications such as malathion and ivermectin, both topical solutions that kill the lice responsible for itching and irritation. Use either medication as prescribed.

This household item might just do the trick…

2. Apply Petroleum Jelly

Rubbing petroleum jelly on the affected areas suffocates the lice, particularly those in eyelashes and eyebrows. To use, carefully apply the jelly with a cotton swab and wash it off the next day.

Various bathroom products are also quite promising in the treatment of crabs…

3. Use Shampoo

Aside from over-the-counter topicals and lotions, anti-lice shampoos like Nix have been proven to be effective in relieving pubic lice. Notably, Nix contains permethrin, a chemical known for eliminating lice and other mites. To use, apply and leave the shampoo on for the amount of time recommended by your doctor and then rinse.

Cleanliness does wonders in more ways than you think…

4. Shower Thoroughly

Thoroughly washing your body, specifically the hairy parts, can prevent pubic lice.. Shaving, however, won’t make that much of a difference, despite what some might believe.

Keeping up with this chore can also do wonders in preventing pubic lice…

5. Wash Contaminated Clothing

Towels, linens, and all types of clothing used in the two days prior to treatment should be properly washed and cleaned in a laundry cycle. Use hot water and antibacterial soap and dry in high heat for up to half an hour to reduce contamination. It’s also important to always wear clean clothing in order to avoid further contamination.

It’s important not to neglect dress clothes, either…

6. Dry Clean And Seal Unwashable Items

If you can’t wash your favorite bed comforters or work clothes, make sure to have them dry-cleaned and seal them in an air-tight plastic bag for a couple of weeks before reusing them again.

Sharing, even with the best of intentions, is not always caring…

7. Refrain From Sharing Clothes

Because pubic lice can be transmitted to others through fabric, lending your clothes to other people should be avoided at all costs. If you have worn borrowed clothes, make sure to clean thoroughly.

Some ideas might not yield the expected results…

8. Avoid Insecticide Sprays

If you’re thinking of spraying bug spray on your clothes, don’t. Common insecticide sprays can’t control pubic lice, and they can even cause more irritation to the affected areas than imagined.

As the next treatment option suggests, targeting the affected area can sometimes be the only way to rid the problem…

9. Remove Dead Lice

After trying other treatments for crabs, some nits might get stuck to strands of the hair. In these cases, you might have to remove the lice yourself. To remove them, use a fine-toothed comb or your fingernails.

The following treatment option is preventative…

10. Avoid Sexual Activities

Lice can jump from one body to another, and for this reason, you should try to avoid engaging in sexual activities until the condition clears away. Additionally, limit encounters with people who have multiple partners to ensure you stay healthy and keep others healthy, too.

Baking Soda

Mix 1/4 of a cup of aluminum-free baking soda with 1 to 2 teaspoons of water together, and then apply the paste to the area that was stung. Reapply every 15 minutes or so.

Using baking soda to remedy bee stings has been found to be fairly effective. To use it, create a paste by mixing baking soda with a few teaspoons of water and apply it to the sting area. Like baking soda, this next all-around cooking item has a host of healing properties…

Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera is known for soothing the skin and relieving pain. If you have an aloe vera plant, break off a leaf and squeeze the gel directly onto the affected area. Aloe Vera can have anti-inflammatory effects on wounds, including bee stings. By reducing the swelling associated with the sting, you will reduce the pain and itchiness.

Speaking of itching, this next remedy really shines when the itch just wont go away…

Calamine Lotion

Calamine lotion is most often thought of for mosquito bites and skin rashes, but it also works great on bee stings. You will likely have a bottle in the medicine cabinet you can reach into and use. Just apply liberally as you are experiencing itchiness, up to every 30 minutes.

Pooh’s favorite little treat can do wonders for bee stings, too…

Honey

More than just a sweetener, honey contains medicinal properties that can help in relieving burns, wounds, coughs, and in this case, bee stings. To treat bee stings with honey, apply a small amount to the affected area. Cover with a loose bandage and leave on for up to an hour.

This next multipurpose household item has a few tricks up its sleeve…

7. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar’s acidity neutralizes bee venom and eases pain inflammation. To use it on a bee sting, put a small amount on the affected area. 

As weird as it sounds, there’s no harm in trying this next item out…

Toothpaste

Some people apply toothpaste on bee stings as a quick-fix remedy, as its mintiness can relieve itchiness.

Never underestimate the most unassuming of kitchen ingredients, which our next item will show… 

Ice

Ice or cold packs have always been used to relieve pain and swelling. That’s because the cold numbs the pain and decreases circulation to the area. Apply the ice/cold pack on the affected area for about 20 minutes every hour to relieve the stinging pain. 

The following remedy doesn’t just make your room smell divine…

Essential Oils 

Essential oils such as lavender and tea tree oil contain antiseptic or antibacterial properties that help in lessening inflammation. When using either kind of oil, be sure to dilute them with olive or coconut oil before applying them to the affected area. 

Our next one is good for the skin, too! 

Meat Tenderizer Powder

Meat tenderizer powder has a proteolytic enzyme called papain which helps break down the proteins in meat fibers. For bee stings, it can relieve pain and itching. As with baking soda, create a small paste using one part meat tenderizer powder and four parts water and apply to the affected area.

This next treatment option might require a trip to the nearest drug store… 

10. Medication

Over-the-counter antihistamines like Benadryl, Tylenol, or Claritin can help reduce the pain and swelling of bee stings. Applying hydrocortisone cream also works to stop further itching.