Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen are folk-remedy experts and home tipsters based in New York City. They have spent decades collecting “cures from the cupboard” and are authors of  several books, including Secret Food Cures.

Finding Immediate Constipation Relief at Home
Food

Finding Immediate Constipation Relief at Home

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 15, 2024

Immediate constipation relief can relieve constipation and soothe you from comfort and privacy of your very own home.

Home Solutions for Nail and Hand Care
Food

Home Solutions for Nail and Hand Care

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 14, 2024

Hands and fingernails suffer a lot of abuse. Home solutions for nail and hand care can help.

Home Remedies for Hair Growth, Dandruff, and Other Hair Problems
Diseases & Conditions

Home Remedies for Hair Growth, Dandruff, and Other Hair Problems

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 13, 2024

Even if you don’t like your hair, you probably still want to keep it. Here are some home remedies for hair problems.

Natural Remedies for Fatigue
Sleep

Natural Remedies for Fatigue

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 12, 2024

Fatigue is something that affects us all. You may want to try natural remedies for fatigue before reaching for another coffee or energy drink.

Natural Remedies for Diarrhea
Digestive

Natural Remedies for Diarrhea

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 11, 2024

No one likes talking about diarrhea let alone suffering from it, natural remedies for diarrhea can calm your embarrassment along with your tummy.

Home Remedies for Eye Problems and Vision
Eye Health

Home Remedies for Eye Problems and Vision

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 10, 2024

Home remedies for eye problems can improve function of our most important sense, and how we appear to our most important people.

Home Remedies for Sunburn Pain and Prevention
Skin Disease

Home Remedies for Sunburn Pain and Prevention

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 9, 2024

Home remedies for sunburn pain and itchiness can provide sweet relief for burned and peeling skin until it heals.

How to Get Rid of Hiccups
Nutrition

How to Get Rid of Hiccups

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 8, 2024

Hiccups are involuntary spasms of the diaphragm—find out how to get rid of hiccups with some simple methods and remedies.

How to Get Over Jet Lag
Nutrition

How to Get Over Jet Lag

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 6, 2024

The weary drained feeling of jet lag is the bane of travel —diet and scheduling can help you get over jet lag fast.

Home Remedies for Nausea
Nutrition

Home Remedies for Nausea

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 5, 2024

Natural remedies for nausea can help settle your stomach whether the cause is motion sickness or a stomach bug.

Home Remedies for Sore Throat Relief
Nutrition

Home Remedies for Sore Throat Relief

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 4, 2024

Home remedies for sore throats can bring relief whether your sore from an illness or merely from talking too much.

Home Remedies for Cold, Flu, and Fever
Nutrition

Home Remedies for Cold, Flu, and Fever

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 3, 2024

Colds are a common misery that can strike year-round. Home remedies for cold, flu and fever can bring much needed relief.

Home Remedies for Common Foot Problems
Nutrition

Home Remedies for Common Foot Problems

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 2, 2024

Foot—and leg and ankle—pain is a common complaint. Home remedies for common foot problems can offer relief when your dogs are barking.

Natural Gas Relief and Flatulence Remedies
Nutrition

Natural Gas Relief and Flatulence Remedies

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | February 1, 2024

Natural gas relief remedies can ease the discomfort and make dinner parties less awkward.

Home Remedies for Indigestion
Nutrition

Home Remedies for Indigestion

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | January 31, 2024

Learn how to relieve the discomfort with home remedies for indigestion. Whether it’s a tummy ache, cramping, or mild nausea.