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    Old Fashioned Cures...(these are good!) ;)

    I received this from a friend, and thought I should pass it on! These are GREAT ways to "cure" youself, things, and your "dirty pets" 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.


    Thanks Kay!!



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    I may just have to TRY that gatorade one!
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    Originally posted by jenluckenbach
    I may just have to TRY that gatorade one!
    I second that!
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    Hmmmmmmmm........ I think I may try some of these....

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    Those are so cool!

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    That mite one for the cat's ears is NOT vet recommended. We had a lady do that and it made the cat's ears worse! And...I don't think she cooled in enough.

    I do like that honey one for blemishes. I wonder if it works?
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    Originally posted by NoahsMommy
    That mite one for the cat's ears is NOT vet recommended. We had a lady do that and it made the cat's ears worse! And...I don't think she cooled in enough.

    I do like that honey one for blemishes. I wonder if it works?
    Oh, ok...I haven't had cats in a LONG time, so I didn't get a chance to try it on one...now I know I won't.


    Thanks Kay!!



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    OMG! I would have never guessed some of these things worked. I have to agree with luckies4me and jenluckenbach with doing the headache one. Where did you come up with these? They are good!


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    Originally posted by NoahsMommy
    That mite one for the cat's ears is NOT vet recommended. We had a lady do that and it made the cat's ears worse! And...I don't think she cooled in enough.
    It may not be vet recommended AND I would NOT heat the oil, but we did used to do this exact treatment for our rabbits when we raised them.
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    Originally posted by cookieluver7
    OMG! I would have never guessed some of these things worked. I have to agree with luckies4me and jenluckenbach with doing the headache one. Where did you come up with these? They are good!
    I know!! I loved the ideas! A friend sent these to me, and she said they really work too...most of them I assume. whoever experimented with them was pretty creative though! But hey, most of them make sense!!


    Thanks Kay!!



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    I HAVE to try the sore thoat cure!

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