A Gardeners Forum Forums Members History Forum Life 2006 Many helpful hints...

> Keep this on the Fridge
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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 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 been 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 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.
>
>
> If you send this to 10 people and only 1 of them
> doesn't know about this,
> then it was worth it

~V~

I started reading that and thought it was somethink to drink!
I was gagging before I got to the part that said to rub it on...!


I wonder if Coca-Cola will clean a stainless steel thermos bottle?

I don't know about coke but bleach will..

~V~

Wait - where's all the advice about the Windex? Hasn't anyone seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding?


Actually, I have a helpful hint about a UTI also - there's a big misconception about cranberry juice. It works wonders for UTIs and is a powerful astringent, but cranberry juice is VERY bitter, and the stuff you buy like Ocean Spray, etc., is loaded with sugar, which feeds bacteria. (Read the labels on those - some say 100% juice, but the ingredients list sugar as the 1st ingredient. I dunno who they have in their math department).

At all natural food stores you can find true 100% cranberry juice, but it's disgusting. You gotta hold your nose. Drink a few glasses of that a day, along with something for symptom relief (I use AZO Standard), and you'll be good to go.

My 83-year-old pharmacist grandpa taught me that one. He's old-school, yo.


**Is it bad I'm using all the name-brand stuff? Will I get sued by all the corporate lawyers? LOL

any kind of liquid cleaner that has a sprayer will work in a pinch when it comes to bees/wasps; etc.

i've used various types/brands of soapy cleaners, windex, even hairspray!!

when i was outside last week, this HUGE bee (one of the wood or ground-boring kind) just wouldn't leave me alone...all i could find quickly was the can of scrubbing bubbles...it didn't kill the thing, but it did scare it away!!

Anyone know what to use to get rid of a nest of Yellow jackets?
I think there may be a nest behind my doorstep.
I don't want to kill them, I just don't want them there.

Becky it is dangerous to move them youself .. You could try and call animal control or something to see if they will move it for you!

Even if you don't smoke I know a lot of people who carry tabacco with them for bee stings! Pull a dab of the tabacco wet it and apply it to the area!! Takes the sting away almost instantly!

Thanks Vanessa! This is really good to know. I'm not anxious to try it, but it should come in handy the next time I burn myself.