Kumquat

As the research assistants have to use their voices intensively during data collection, I have been thinking about what I could get for them as care for their throats, short of getting lozenges. I wanted something more natural and less chemical. My father found it for me. He bought home a bag of kumquats and told me that it is good for the throat. I didn't really believe him but true enough when I took one, it does seem to soothe my throat. I started to research about kumquat. True enough, not just for sore throats, there are heaps of other health benefits too of eating kumquat. :) Research has shown that kumquat has got expectorant as well as antitussive qualities, each of which lead to the cure of a sore throat. :) :)
Click here to read more about the benefits of eating kumquat.

Alternative Remedy for

Acne? :P Once in a LONG while (thank goodness!! :P), I would get an acne.

I have alternative remedies for acne which are quite effective e.g.
- after washing the face, rinse the spot with herb infusions: peppermint (antiseptic property), chamomile (purifying property), lavender (antiseptic property);
- dab on the spot with 100% pure Lavender oil or tea tree oil (both have antiseptic properties);
- put on the spot fresh aloe vera (cooling property);
- dab egg white on the spot and leave for about 20 minutes or overnight (if you want)

I don't mind knowing of more alternative remedies for acne. If you know of any that is effective, do tell. :)