[SOC] Fw: Grandma's cures

[Bob Krueger]

Sent along by WB9UKQ, Bob

GRAMMA'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.

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 El mer'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.

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. Good-bye 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 any more! 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.









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