Natural cures for 'down there' bothers
Woman's World|November 14, 2022
When a below-the-belt issue flares up, try one of these natural fixes that relieve pesky symptoms quickly and effectively
Ann Green
Natural cures for 'down there' bothers

Tip!

Boric acid suppositories relieve vaginal odor and itchiness from bacterial vaginosis as effectively as prescription drugs, say Canadian scientists.

Hemorrhoids?

For instant relief, pat the area with a cotton pad soaked in witch hazel. Its astringent tannic acid shrinks swelling on contact, dulls pain and speeds healing, say German scientists. For lasting relief, try a daily dose of diosmin, a citrus compound that improves blood flow, constricting overly dilated blood vessels. The payoff, according to a British Journal of Surgery report: It cuts symptoms by up to 67% within four days and it curbs the risk of future flare-ups by 50%. Try: Swanson Diosmin & Hesperidin (Walmart.com).

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