Today’s Solutions: August 18, 2026

The majority of the world’s population rely on plants for their health care. But how often do you take a look in your backyard to check if there’s a herbal remedy you could use? Here are 10 healing plants that might be growing somewhere close to your home. Dandelion is one example. You might think of it like a weed, but some apply it to treat eczema, while others take it internally for arthritis and even intestinal disorders. Its leaves are even thought to regulate blood sugar levels.

Solutions News Source Print this article
More of Today's Solutions

Rooftop rainwater could break cities’ air conditioning trap

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Air conditioning is making cities hotter, and that's not incidental. It's the physics. Every AC unit pulls heat ...

Read More

5 phrases to teach kids that will serve them for life

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You spend the first few years of your kid's life repeating words back to them, hoping one will ...

Read More

Why your antiperspirant isn’t working (and how to fix it)

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve ever swiped on antiperspirant only to find yourself sweaty and smelly by midday, you’re not alone. ...

Read More

How to rediscover intrinsic motivation in the new year

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A new year often comes with new intentions, new goals, and new calendars waiting to be filled. But ...

Read More