Simple Cures Great Ideas

USEFUL TIPS AND GREAT IDEAS

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It's not true that Coke remove rust.  I tried it but the rust didn't come off.  :(

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 un! Sightly 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 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.

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.

Thanks Lulu &
Richard

 

Published  11/1/06  ALT MSN Group

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