Your collection of kitchen spices is packed full of fantastic choices. One that you probably have on hand, but may not use as often? Alum powder! It’s quite affordable, available at any grocery store ...

WHAT IT IS: Alum powder (crystallized potassium aluminum sulfate) is an astringent white substance commonly used in pickling recipes to retain crispness. You can find it in the spice aisle of grocery ...

Q: I had been meaning to send this home remedy long before I read your column about cold and canker sores. My mother had recurring cold sores on her lips but also frequently had canker sores in her ...

DEAR DR. GOTT: I had been meaning to send this home remedy long before I read your column about cold and canker sores. My mother had recurring cold sores on her lips but also frequently had canker ...

Alum is commonly used to filter impurities from water and make it clean. But this is not the only use of this salt as it can be used for various health and beauty purposes. Right from treating acne to ...

Peter H. Gott, M.D. Dear Dr. Gott: I had been meaning to send this home remedy long before I read your column about cold and canker sores. My mother had recurring cold sores on her lips but also ...

In pursuit of healthy teeth, people are turning towards natural remedies in great numbers. One of them happens to be alum or ...