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CBS News/ March 20, 2012, 1:36 PM

5 home remedies your doctor approves

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Whether you have a head cold, an upset stomach, or an itchy rash, fast (cheap!) relief may be sitting on your kitchen shelf. True, some home remedies are simply old wives' tales, but others have stuck around for generations because they actually work, says Dr. Philip Hagen, preventive medicine specialist at the Mayo Clinic. From our friends at Health.com, here are some healing ingredients to help ease minor ailments...