Did you know... (home remedies)

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Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately--without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers.

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Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns.

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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.

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Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in 1/2 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.

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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.

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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.

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Eliminate puffiness under your eyes... All you need is a dab of preparation H, carefully rubbed into the skin, avoiding the eyes. The hemorrhoid ointment acts as a vasoconstrictor, relieving the swelling instantly.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Coca-Cola cure for rust... Forget those expensive rust removers. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.

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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.

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Smart splinter remover... just pour a drop of Elmers Glue all over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.

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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.

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Balm for broken blisters... To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine.... a powerful antiseptic & Heinz 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.

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Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dish washing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas

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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.

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Eliminate ear mites.... All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, and then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.

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Vaseline cure for hair balls... To prevent troublesome hairballs, apply a dollop of Vaseline petroleum jelly to your cat's nose. The cat will lick off the jelly, lubricating any hair in its stomach so it can pass easily through the digestive system.

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Quaker Oats for fast pain relief.... It's not for breakfast anymore! 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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Something to think about eh?
 

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Got sun burnt ? Use a slice of Tomato or a slice of Lemon and rup it on the sun burn , it works wonder
I did it in greece and it work for me
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You like white teeth ? Use a crushed strawberry once a week on your brush and brush your teeth . You also can use lemon in the same way and it works
 

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Hedi I knew about the lemon on teeth, but I didn't know about the strawberry. I am all for that one.
 

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Originally Posted by Cilla

Hedi I knew about the lemon on teeth, but I didn't know about the strawberry. I am all for that one.
Yes and after you done brushing you can have it for a snack

Hmmmm , I think I need to buy me some strawberries now
 

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I got one also -

If a flying insect gets in and you don't want to use the bug spray, use hairspray, the bug's wings will stick together and it cant fly and then you can get rid of it.
 

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I have one...... if you rub Oragel (for mouth pain) on your eyebrows before plucking, it numbs your skin so the plucking doesn't hurt.
 

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Actually, any soap or detergent will kill fleas. As for the toxic flea baths? $$$

I'm not sure if all of those actually work, though :p Gatorade haha...placebo?

As for "pest control" with stuff that doesn't harm anyone, including the "pests," I have several memorized (ie bay leaves for roaches, brewer's yeast for mosquitos) because of the ease with which some people will spray poison all over the place to kill a few harmless critters :p

I do know one for heart disease--no cholesterol, no saturated fat, low fat, high fiber, etc. In other words, a vegan diet. Don't believe me? Check out the programs of the two doctors who've successfully reversed heart disease.

Baking soda also works for deodorant
 

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Originally Posted by squirtle

I have one...... if you rub Oragel (for mouth pain) on your eyebrows before plucking, it numbs your skin so the plucking doesn't hurt.
I never thought of that one, but it does make sense!
Thanks for sharing.
 
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