Dr. Oz reveals healthy living tips everyday on his talk show, but he’s never gone so far as to bring the cameras into his own home – until now! If you’ve ever wondered what kind of magic potions America’s most beloved doctor keeps in his medicine cabinet, today is your lucky day. And we’re not just talking ibuprofen and multivitamins – Dr. Oz. has created some interesting potions and remedies that he and his family swear by!
Here are his top 4 medicine cabinet secrets:
Medicine Cabinet Secret #1: Canker Sores
Everyone gets canker sores, but not everyone knows how to treat these annoying, painful sores. But Dr. Oz’s has a home remedy – and it’s one his wife, Lisa, swears by. Mix 5 drops of myrrh oil with a few ounces of water, swish, and rinse twice a day to treat any sort of mouth irritation. Myrrh is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, and has anti-inflammatory and anesthetic properties that will provide instant relief.
Medicine Cabinet Secret #2: Earaches
Forget those uncomfortable ear drops: The next time you get an earache, apply olive oil with garlic on a cotton ball, instead! The garlic has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that fight infection. Directions: “Crush 2 cloves of garlic and add them to a half-cup of olive oil. Briefly warm the oil in a pan, then let the mixture sit for one hour. Apply 2-4 drops of olive oil mixture to a cotton ball; place the moistened cotton ball in the affected ear, and then lay with your ear toward the ceiling for 10 minutes for a potent healing solution.”
Medicine Cabinet Secret #3: Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera is great for burns and cuts, but did you know it’s also a great home remedy for bad breath? Aloe vera contains an anti-inflammatory called b-sitosterol that soothes acid indigestion, which Dr. Oz says is a common cause of bad breath. Dissolve a quarter-cup of pure aloe vera gel in a half-cup of water, then drink it down! Unlike a mint, which only treats the symptoms of bad breath, this aloe vera treatment will combat the gastric acid that’s the cause of the bad breath. Who knew?!
Medicine Cabinet Secret #4: Toenail Fungus
Dr. Oz uses Vicks VapoRub – usually used for coughs – to fight toenail fungus! The cream’s ingredients contain menthol, camphor and eucalyptus – all of which have anti-fungal properties. He suggests applying the cream to the affected area twice a day, once in the morning before you put on your socks and once again at night, being sure to always put on fresh, clean socks.