REMEDIES
Did You Know that drinking two
glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately-- without the
unpleasant side effects caused by traditional "pain relievers."
Did
you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns.
Before
you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious
chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints.
They'll clear up your stuffed nose.
Achy
muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of
olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil,
for instant relief for aching muscles.
Sore
throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon
six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.
Cure
urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass
of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins
eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly-- even though the product
was never been advertised for this use.
Honey
remedy for skin blemishes ... Cover
the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the
bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.
Listerine
therapy for toenail fungus. Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your
toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails
looking healthy again.
Easy
eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply
a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads of the
screws before tightening them.
Cleaning
liquid that doubles as bug killer .. If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow
jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of
Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground instantly.
Smart
splinter remover. Just
pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried
glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.
Hunt's
tomato paste boil cure ...cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste as a compress.
The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.
Balm
for broken blisters... To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of
Listerine.
a
powerful antiseptic.
Vinegar
to heal bruises ... Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the
bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing
process.
Kills
fleas instantly...Dawn dishwashing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to
your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin
irritations. Good-bye fleas.
Rainy
day cure for dog odor ...Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe
down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell
springtime fresh.
Eliminate
ear mites.
All
it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat's ear...Massage it in,
then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the
cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.
Quaker
Oats for fast pain relief... It's not for breakfast any more! Mix 2 cups of
Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute,
cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from
arthritis pain.
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