A few home cures

Keep This Handy On The FridgeDid You Know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade canrelieve headache pain almost immediately-- without the unpleasant side effects caused bytraditional "pain relievers." Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes anexcellent salve for burns. Before you head to the drugstore for a high-pricedinhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewingon a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints.They'll clear up your stuffed nose. Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoonof horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixturesit 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 cupof honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. Thevinegar kills the bacteria. Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water anddrink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzerbegins eliminating urinary tract infections almostinstantly-- even though the product was never beenadvertised for this use. "Honey remedy for skin blemishes . Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place aBand-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps theskin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight. Listerine therapy for toenail fungus. Get rid ofunsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes inListerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leavesyour toenails looking healthy again. Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws ineyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop ofMaybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads ofthe screws before tightening them. Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer ... Ifmenacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets getin your home and you can't find the insecticide, try aspray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground instantly. Smart splinter remover .just pour a drop of Elmer 'sGlue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel thedried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to thedried glue. Hunt's tomato paste boil cure ..cover the boil withHunt's tomato paste as a compress. The acids from thetomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.Balm for broken blisters... To disinfect a brokenblister, dab on a few drops of Listerine ...a powerfulantiseptic. Vinegar to heal bruises . Soak a cotton ball in whitevinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. Thevinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healingprocess. Kills fleas instantly... Dawn dish washing liquid doesthe trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath andshampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoidskin irritations. Good-bye fleas. Rainy day cure for dog odor .Next time your dog comesin from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making yourdog smell springtime fresh. Eliminate ear mites ...All it takes is a few drops ofWesson corn oil in your cat's ear...Massage it in,then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers themites, and accelerates healing. Quaker Oats for fast pain relief... It's not forbreakfast any more! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothingrelief from arthritis pain. If you send this to 10 people and only one of them doesn't know about this, then it was worth it."It's easier to build a child than repair an adult."