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How many of these are true.....

BooGiMaN

Diamond Member
I just got this in an email i wonder how many of these are true...i had never heard of some of them especially the using gatorade to sure a headache.


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 he 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 1/2 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Elmers 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.

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.

Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dishwashing 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

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.
 
Originally posted by: BooGiMaN
I just got this in an email i wonder how many of these are true...i had never heard of some of them especially the using gatorade to sure a headache.


Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost
immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by
traditional pain relievers. -> May cease headaches due to dehydration. Other causes for headaches are restricted blood flow to the head and caffeine withdrawals, which Excedrin works well for.

Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns. -> Never heard of this.

Before you head to he 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. -> Strong mint will temporarily clear up your nasal passages, but not as effectively or as long as a nasal spray.

Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of
horseradish in 1/2 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30
minutes,then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for
aching muscles. -> Capsicum, found in spicy foods such as horseradish, is well known for alleviating muscle pain. Check the ingredients of any good joint pain reliever (esp. the new favorite, JointFlex). Capsicum is the active ingredient.

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. -> Vinegar as well as salt water does well to help sore throats.

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. Never heard of this. Cranberry juice is the most well known natural remedy for such infections.

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. Heard this several times, and verified by some magazines. I would be hesitant about slopping ass-cream on my face though.

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. Never heard about honey killing bacteria or speeding healing.

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. Alcohol does not kill fungus, AFAIK. Antifungal therapy is the only cure I know of, and it takes a LOT longer than a couple soaks.

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. Works.

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. Could work. WD-40 and other cheap rust removers work better though and won't get sticky.

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. What would you expect? That they grow to tremendous size when sprayed? Of course they'll die. You're spraying them with soap water, a well known method of eliminating nests.

Smart splinter remover.....just pour a drop of Elmers Glue-all
over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin.
The splinter sticks to the dried glue. Long-known home remedy

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. Never heard of this

Balm for broken blisters.....To disinfect a broken blister, dab
on a few drops of Listerine....a powerful antiseptic. Listerine = alcohol. Same effect as using isopropyl or hydrogen peroxide. It's not some miracle panacea, people.

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. Never heard of this

Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dishwashing 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 Will kill fleas but not pupae or eggs.

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. Clever. Then you'll have springtime fresh dog smell.

 
The nail polish on eyeglass screws works perfectly. Both pairs of glasses that I own currently use this 'trick.'
 
Alcohol will indeed kill fungus, but a better remedy for toenail fungus is Tea Tree Oil.

Even with prescription medication, it takes months to clear it up. So don't expect it to go away instantly or anything.
 
I've also heard toothpaste is good for mosquito bites. Never tried it though.

Wasn't mentioned, but THE hangover preventative is to take a couple Aleve/Tylenol/etc. before you go to sleep. No headache in the morning. I can definitely say this works even if you're completely smashed when you go to sleep.
 
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.
that definitely sounds wrong... if anything the honey would promote bacteria growth since it is food for the bacteria, im guessing.
 
Originally posted by: Encryptic
I've also heard toothpaste is good for mosquito bites. Never tried it though.

Wasn't mentioned, but THE hangover preventative is to take a couple Aleve/Tylenol/etc. before you go to sleep. No headache in the morning. I can definitely say this works even if you're completely smashed when you go to sleep.
NEVER take acetaminophen while/after drinking.
 
Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: Encryptic
I've also heard toothpaste is good for mosquito bites. Never tried it though.

Wasn't mentioned, but THE hangover preventative is to take a couple Aleve/Tylenol/etc. before you go to sleep. No headache in the morning. I can definitely say this works even if you're completely smashed when you go to sleep.
NEVER take acetaminophen while/after drinking.

My bad, should have noticed that before I hit Post. 🙁 Aleve is safe as far as I know. It's not an acetaminophen derivative...

 
Originally posted by: Eli
Alcohol will indeed kill fungus, but a better remedy for toenail fungus is Tea Tree Oil.

Even with prescription medication, it takes months to clear it up. So don't expect it to go away instantly or anything.
I've been soaking my feet in Chivas Regal. Seems to work well.

 
Originally posted by: Encryptic
Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: Encryptic
I've also heard toothpaste is good for mosquito bites. Never tried it though.

Wasn't mentioned, but THE hangover preventative is to take a couple Aleve/Tylenol/etc. before you go to sleep. No headache in the morning. I can definitely say this works even if you're completely smashed when you go to sleep.
NEVER take acetaminophen while/after drinking.

My bad, should have noticed that before I hit Post. 🙁 Aleve is safe as far as I know. It's not an acetaminophen derivative...

ASPIRIN is what you take before zonking out.

Also, mass amounts of Vitamin B-12 work too (like a few 10,000% of your RDA as you start drinking, and some more before you pass out). B-12 is known for preventing nerve damage and repairing damaged cells. Many people swear by this method to prevent or reduce the impact of a night of heavy drinking.
 
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