Old Fashioned Cures...(these are good!) ;)
I received this from a friend, and thought I should pass it on! :D These are GREAT ways to "cure" youself, things, and your "dirty pets":D in certain situations, without medication or the "expensive stuff"! (it's kinda hard to explain so just read on!)
> Did You Know That?
> >
> >1. Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve
> >headache pain almost immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects
> >caused by traditional "pain relievers."
> >
> >2. Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for
> >burns?
> >
> >3. 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.
> >
> >4. Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of
> >horseradish in cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes,
> >then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.
> >
> >5. 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.
> >
> >
> >6. Eliminate puffiness under your eyes..... All you need is a dab of
> >preparation H, carefully rubbed into the skin, avoiding the eyes. The
> >hemorrhoid ointment acts as a vasoconstrictor, relieving the swelling
> >instantly.
> >
> >7. 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.
> >
> >8. 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.
> >
> >9. 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.
> >
> >10. 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.
> >
> >11. 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.
> >
> >12. 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.
> >
> >13. Balm for broken blisters... To disinfect a broken blister, dab on
> >a few drops of Listerine... a powerful antiseptic.
> >
> >14. 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.
> >
> >15. 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.
> >
> >16. 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.
> >
> >17. 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.
> >
> >18. Vaseline cure for hair balls..... To prevent troublesome hair
> >balls, apply a dollop of Vaseline petroleum jelly to your cat's nose.
> >The cat will lick off the jelly, lubricating any hair in its stomach so
> >it can pass easily through the digestive system.
> >
> >19. 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.
