GRANDMA'S
CURES
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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 ¼
cup of vinegar with ¼
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.
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.
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.
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 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. Good-bye 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 any more! 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.