Press a hot compress onto the ingrown hair for as long as possible (ideally for 15 minutes). Repeat this 3 times a day and this will soften the skin and bring the hair to the surface of the skin. ... Read more

Keep a diary with you and record in it when you notice a flare-up of your IBS symptoms. This way you can pinpoint any particular stressors that keep causing you to feel ill; for example, if your... Read more

Flaxseed oil contains high concentrations of omega 3- fatty acids, which help to reduce inflammation that causes the pain in carpal tunnel syndrome. There are many different ways to incorporate... Read more

Red Ginseng (also referred to as Korean Gingseng) is often called ‘herbal viagra’ and has been proven in many studies to be effective in treating erectile dysfunction. It has been used in the Far... Read more

This is one of the best products out there- it has salicylic acid in it so it is tough on blackheads but it doesn’t dry your skin out like other acne products. Just use it every morning and... Read more

Possibly only relevant for long haul flights. What I’ve found is if you try and get to sleep as soon as possible on a flight you’ll miss any of the unsettling turbulence you sometimes encounter... Read more

You can mess around with home remedies as much as you want but the only thing I’ve found that works to get rid of verrucas is the Bazuka gel. You can buy it from any pharmacy and apply it every day... Read more

A trick I learned abroad. Aloe helps to nourish your hair and control oil production. Try this: Read more

Recommended by my brother a year ago and have used it ever since. I've found it so useful for mantra meditation, which I found out about a few months ago. Saagara gives you loads of pre-prepared... Read more

If you suffer from chronic tension-type headaches, try acupuncture. I had a 10-week course and it made such a difference to my chronic headaches. Find a local reputable acupuncturist and talk to... Read more

Get yourself some basic over the counter creams, e.g. clotrimazole or miconazole. Apply to all affected areas for however long you need to; shouldn’t take longer than a couple of weeks to get to... Read more

This is a great app designed by psychologists for coping with panic attacks. It is only £3.99 but well worth that. It helps you learn about the causes of your panic attacks and has tools that you... Read more

Willpower is like a muscle and can be trained, but just as you wouldn’t immediately start training for a marathon by running 26 miles, you should start with small goals. Even setting yourself... Read more

Sleep is essential for proper brain activity. When your brain is not rested properly it is under stress and doesn't function effectively for the rest of the day. You will then find it harder to... Read more

Use a very soft-bristled toothbrush to gently brush the skin where the hickey is. Doing so improves blood circulation and so gets rid of the discolored and embarrassing bruising! Read more

Sounds odd but instead of just pressing a cloth soaked in cold water over your sunburn, add some cold milk to the water. It is more soothing than water alone due to the pH of the milk. Read more

Peppermint tea has been used for years to relieve flatulence and other gas-induced symptoms like bloating and cramps. It acts as a relaxant to calm the muscles in the stomach, which allows food... Read more

As if there weren’t enough reasons to get out there and do some exercise! Get moving around as this aids your digestive system and helps the passage of gas. Try talking a light walk after a meal... Read more