Here are a few cures - FYI

gr33n3y3z wrote: GRANDMA'S CURES

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.

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 Coco-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.

punkeemunkee'smom replied: Wow!! Thanks there are some in there I had never heard of before!

momtobrittany replied: Thanks for posting these, those are some interesting cures!

Nancy

Insanemomof3 replied: Are all of these true??? I know the coke one is, and the one about 409.

gr33n3y3z replied: Never tried them but the coke one and the 409

But when something pops up I will give it a try what the heck cant hurt you lol

SOUTHERN MOMMY replied: Thanks i will give it a try

Josie83 replied: Thanks Lisa! Some helpul hints!! ;thumb:



Toothpaste is also a really good cleaner for fridges/ovens/baths apparently because it an abrasive . . . not something I've tried myself but something I was told! xx

Sarah&Mackenzie replied: Thanks for the tips

MissyKay2005 replied: Wow neat stuff!!! Going to try some of them then

guertin31 replied: For instant relief for hunger pains, eat my wifes cooking

My2Beauties replied: Those are great tips. Also toothpaste cleans jewelty exceptionally better than regular jewelry cleaner. I use it and my jewelry shines much better than when I go to the jeweler to have them cleaned.

MyBlueEyedBabies replied:
the only problem with that is the abrasive in toothpaste can scratch your jewelry. I got ramed by my jeweler and they clen them for free so it wasn't like they loose money by me cleaning them off at home.

But baby wipes are good for making your diamond a little sparklier as long as your ring isn't gold. And bleach can be used on platinum

Mommy2BAK replied: Cool, thanks for the tips!