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 1/2 cup of olive oil. Let
the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage
oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Elmers 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.
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.
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.
Vaseline cure for hair balls..... To prevent troublesome
hair balls, 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.
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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