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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 Altoid Peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.
Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of
Horseradish in a 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 vi negar 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 has 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 over night.
Listerine therapy for toenail fungus... Get rid of unsightly
toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The
powe rful 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.
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 (or even if you CAN), try a spritz of Formula
409. Insects drop to the ground instantly.
Smart splinter remover..! . pour a drop of Elmer's Glue 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 com press. The acids from the tomatoes soothes the pain
and brings 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.
Kill 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. Good-bye fleas!
Rainy day cure for dog odor.. Next time your dog comes in from the
rain, 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 once daily f or 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. Kitty 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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