*Did You Know that Drinking
two glasses of Gatorade can relieve eadache 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 1cup 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 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.
*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 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.
