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Simple and easy health and home solutions from days gone by

How did we heal from many pains and illnesses in the past?

Most of the remedies worked very well, were cheap, and could usually be found in most homes.

Did you know that? Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve a headache almost immediately, without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional “pain relievers.”

Did you know that? Is Colgate toothpaste a great balm for burns?

Before you head to the drug store for an expensive inhaler filled with mystery chemicals, try chewing on a couple of oddly strong Altoids mints. They’ll clear your stuffy nose.

Sore muscles from a dose of the flu? Mix 1 tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply as a massage oil, for instant relief from sore muscles.

Throat pain? Simply mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. Vinegar kills bacteria.

Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Simply dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink at the onset of symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins to eliminate urinary tract infections almost instantly, even though the product was never advertised for this use.

Honey remedy for skin blemishes. Cover the blemish with some honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills bacteria, keeps the skin sterile and speeds healing. It works overnight.

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus. Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. Powerful antiseptic leaves toenails looking healthy again.

Easy eyeglass protection. To prevent eyeglass screws from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear Nail Polish to the screw threads before tightening.

Coca-Cola cure for rust. Forget those expensive rust removers. Simply saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and rub the rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what does the work.

Cleaning fluid that works as an insecticide. If bees, wasps, hornets or yellow jackets get into your house and you can’t find the insecticide, try spraying Formula 409. The insects fall to the ground instantly.

Smart splinter remover, just dab Elmer’s Glue-All on splinter, let dry and remove dried glue from skin. The splinter sticks to dry glue.

Cure Hunt’s Tomato Paste Boil, Cover the boil with Hunt’s Tomato Paste as a compress. The acids in the tomatoes calm the bread and cause it to boil to a critical point.

Balm for broken blisters. To disinfect a broken blister, apply a few drops of Listerine, a powerful antiseptic.

Heinz vinegar to heal bruises. Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it on the bruise for 1 hour. Vinegar reduces bluing and speeds up the healing process.

Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dishwashing liquid does the trick. She adds a few drops to her dog’s bath and washes the animal well. Rinse well to avoid skin irritation. Goodbye to fleas.

Rainy Day Cure for Dog Smell Next time your dog returns from the rain, simply wipe the animal down with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell fresh like spring.

Eliminate ear mites. All you need is a few drops of Wesson Corn Oil in your cat’s ear. Massage it in and then wipe with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat’s skin, suffocates the mites and speeds healing.

Quaker Oats for fast pain relief, not just for breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly and apply the mixture to your hands for arthritis pain relief. Don’t have it too hot, because you don’t want to burn yourself. Be sure to taste it to see if it’s hot.

Most of the products listed are widely available in the United States and Canada, but may not be as well known in other countries.

It is not essential that you use the actual brand name as other similar brands are available and would work just as well.
The brands are well known, but if you have any doubts about the treatment, consult a doctor first.