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9 at-home remedies that actually work

Samantha Lee,Erin BrodwinFeb 16, 2017, 20:04 IST

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Turns out mom was right. Chicken soup is good for a cold.

But it's not the only old-school remedy that scientists have actually found to be helpful.

Here are nine weird household tricks that you can really use to ward off pain, soothe a cold, calm a headache, and brighten your smile.