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Five Hidden Health Benefits of Onions

Onions are among the most powerful and helpful options we have on our planet when it comes to natural medicines. Onions are easily grown, quickly harvested and can help with a ton of health issues that you might not be aware of. Here are five health problems that onions are known to help with.

Congestion

Onions have been considered a home remedy for congestion for a very long time and with good reason. They actually can alleviate congestion and a number of different ways. First of all, they are loaded with anti-inflammatories that allow you to open up. The simplest way to take advantage of this is to eat them directly. Some folks are unable to do so because they are quite strong. If this is the case, you can always cut them up and add them to a favorite meal. Be sure to allow the crying when you cut them up so that you can get the beneficial tears… It will almost certainly unclog your nose.

Warts

If you commonly suffer from warts, there is a better than average chance that you have heard about onions as a solution. This home remedy has been around forever and there are several variations. The most common variation requires that you simply slice an onion and salt it. You then take the salty surface and rub it directly onto the warts. This should be done several times per day.

Athlete’s Foot

Assuming that you do not have sensitive skin, crushed onion can work wonders on this frustrating skin condition. If you suffer from athletes foot regularly, get this simple home remedy a shot. Simply squeeze the juice out of an onion and apply it directly to the affected areas. Again, make certain that your skin can handle the power of the juice.

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Acne

In much the same way, onion juice can cure acne in some cases. Because onions are a natural antiseptic, they are actually quite good for a number of different skin problems. Most people mix the onion juice with honey, but some have mentioned mixing it with mayonnaise, mustard and even various essential oils. Make sure that you carefully test your skin in very small portions before trying any of these home remedies.

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Heart Disease

Because onions are proven to fight free radicals, eating onions on a regular basis can absolutely help to prevent heart disease and clogged arteries. There are also quite a few studies that say onions are helpful to reduce triglycerides. Triglycerides have been proven to cause heart problems in people who have high levels.

Onions are clearly at or near the top of the list of foods that are beneficial to us. Although some people are unable to eat onions due to allergies are the overwhelming flavors, those that are able to enjoy them are at a huge advantage.

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