Some natural ingredients found in your kitchen are perfect prescriptions for some woes. You don’t have to burn a hole in your wallet all the time.

1. Freshen your breath with parsley after you’ve had too much garlic or tuna. The Green Pharmacy author, James A. Duke, Ph.D notes its high chlorophyll content helps overcome bad breath.
2. Take a slice or two of ginger before the boat ride. It was found that ginger spurs the release of serotonin – a soothing hormone that works wonders on motion sickness.
3. Chocolates help boost brain activity. Rich in magnesium, it helps to enhance cognitive performance. Verbal and visual memory improves in those who take chocolates. More reasons to reach for the chocolate bars!
4. Associate director of Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago Merle Diamond, M.D., says fruit juices burn off alcohol at a faster rate thanks to the natural sugar fructose found in most fruit juices. Drink 8 to 10 ounces after you have had one too many to lessen the impact of a hangover in the morning.
5. Dr Diamond also suggests taking protein to deal with headache. Carbohydrate raises the blood sugar too quickly and when it comes crashing, it triggers the headaches. Protein takes longer to digest; thus the sugar level gets stabilized. A hard-boiled egg does the trick.