Interesting Remedies

Hey, everyone!  I thought it was about time to post :)   I got this in an Email some time ago, and I thought these were pretty interesting.  It’s always fun to try new remedies, though, I wonder if they all work. ;)   Just something I thought I’d share with you all…

 

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 advertised for this use.

( Note : Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine is not the same..and contains aspirin, which can cause stomach bleeding if you have ulcers.)

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 Elmer’s Glue-All overthe 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. 

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.  

 

If you try any of these, let me know if they work!

~ Kira

4 Responses

  1. Those are interesting! :) I am sure they work. We use the vinegar/honey for sore throats and it does work! :)
    and I know for a fact the Dawn one works. It is so strong it will kill any bugs! its kinda scary since people use it on their dishes and then eat off them. We stopped using Dawn after we found that out! :P

    Thanks for coming by!
    Hugs!
    Amanda

  2. That is really interesting. I would love to try them all!

    Hope you’re doing well. Just wanted to stop by and say hello. :)

    Miss Jocelyn
    http://aponderingheart.com

  3. Hmmm… That’s really interesting!

    Bronte

  4. I might just have to try some of those!

    Hope you’re doing well! I realized recently that I hadn’t visited your blog in a long time!
    Allison

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