Many helpful hints... - April 2nd, 2006 at 11:42 PM
> Keep this on the Fridge
>
>
> 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~
>
>
> 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~