Really? Are these cures or a bunch of old-wives’ tales?
Caregiver, you decide.
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?
Really, for all types of headaches?
Did you know that Colgate Toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns?
What about Crest?
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.
So too will wasabi–that bit of “guacamole” served with sushi.
Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 tablespoon 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.
Yeah, the smell will make you forget about your 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.
That’s just wicked…unless you use balsamic vinegar. 😉
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 advertised for this use.
Now this is interesting. Requires a bit more research…I’d ask my doctor, first.
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.
You mean a blemish is a wound? I thought these were liver spots.
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.
Diluted (with water) 50% Tea tree oil works, too. Dab it on with a Q-tip. Avoid using full strength as it may burn.
Easy eyeglass protection: To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.
I’ve heard this several times before and tried it once. It works.
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.
Hmmm, most of my splinters go in deep. The others, I remove with a pair of tweezers.
Balm for broken blisters: To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine, a powerful antiseptic.
What about rubbing alcohol or peroxide?
For fast pain relief: Oatmeal is not just for breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups of rolled 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.
HUH? What is it about a paste of rolled oats that will soothe my arthritic hands beyond inactivity while this stuff is on them?
Are these a genuine cures or a dozen old-wives’ tales. Let us know!
Thanks, John Quick for sharing this fodder for the Avadian’s Musings column.
