EARACHE REMEDY FROM YOUR PANTRY!!
Two O'clock in the morning and someone in your family wakes up with an ear ache. There is a simple temporary and sometimes permanent cure for earaches that are not caused by a virus. Baby oil, vegetable oil, olive oil (Xtra virgin is the best since it has no/little odor). Warm it up to baby formula temperature and put a few drops in the painful ear. Gently put a cotton ball in the ear opening to prevent the oil from seeping out and by morning the pain should be gone or at the least lessened. Always go to your regular doctor at the the first possible day to check for viral or bacterial infection. Ear aches can be caused by extreme wind or even exposure to cold and not by an infection.
YOUR FREEZER CAN BE YOUR BEST FRIEND!!
If you have ever had a need for a cold pack for any reason and can not get to a pharmacy or have tried the over the counter ones that cost a fortune and only last a few minutes this is for you. I use this ice pack method often since I suffer from migraines and it lasts long enough to not only relieve the pain but lets me sleep off the pain when I have had a really severe migraine. My husband has also used this ice pack method for pain from having a tooth ache, kidney stone pain and sore muscles from stress.
Depending on the size of the area that needs relief either use a large one gallon plastic zip lock bag or a small sandwich bag. Fill the bag half way with crushed ice. If you don't have an ice crusher on your refrigerator simply put the ice cubes in the bag and gently crush them with meat hammer, rolling pin or heavy cup. Always place the bag on a cutting board to prevent damage to your counters. Then wrap the bag of crushed ice in a small towel or face cloth and clip with any type of binder clips or even the clips used for chip bags. If these are not handy tie with rubber bands to keep the cloth wrapped around the bag of ice. This method keeps the water from the melted ice inside the bag so it doesn't get your clothes or bed or chair wet.
MINOR WOUND REMEDY: HONEY
Honey deprives bacteria of the water it needs to multiply. Thwart infection with a swipe of the sweet stuff, and cover the cut with a bandage.
SUNBURN, RAZOR BURN REMEDY: MILK
Dip a clean washcloth into a bowl of cool milk and dab it on the burned areas. (The coolness can help reduce swelling, and milk’s lactic acid has anti-inflammatory properties.) Then rinse it off. Or try: Olive oil, which has natural compounds that protect against inflammation. That being said, a sunburn could be dangerous.
FLAKY HAND SKIN REMEDY: SUGAR
Coat your wet hands with sugar—the coarser the better. The rough grains scrub away flakes and dead skin cells. If possible, use demerara, a dark sugar with large granules; it’s sold in specialty-food stores.
DRY SKIN AND LIPS REMEDY: OLIVE OIL
Olive oil closely resembles your own natural oils, which can be stripped away by harsh soaps and dry heat. Smooth a few drops onto your palm and rub it into your skin to soften rough spots and form a protective moisture barrier.
INSECT BITES REMEDY: APPLE-CIDER VINEGAR
Dab the vinegar onto each bite with a paper towel. The acidity can help reduce swelling and curb your urge to scratch.
ATHLETE’S FOOT REMEDY: APPLE-CIDER VINEGAR
A mixture of one part vinegar and three parts water can kill the fungi that cause foot infections. For athlete’s foot relief, just soak your feet in it for a while. Of course, knowing what causes it in the first place can also help prevent a re-occurrence.
STINKY SNEAKERS REMEDY: BAKING SODA
A sprinkle between wearing’s can help neutralize funky odors. Just don’t forget to dump out the excess before you slide your shoes back on. Or try: Orange peels. Leave peels in your shoes overnight to replace bacterial odors with a fresh scent.
REEKING ARMPITS REMEDY: APPLE-CIDER VINEGAR
It’s not sweat that makes your pits reek—it’s the bacteria that break down your sweat. (Gross, right?) So dip a cotton ball or a washcloth into cider vinegar and rub it under your arms. Vinegar’s astringent properties won’t allow microbes to thrive. And don’t worry about the sharp smell—it dissipates quickly. Or try: Baking soda, which absorbs stench.
Weight-Loss: For daily weight and pH balance maintenance, add 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to 16 oz of water. Sip this concoction throughout the day.
Detox: Add 2 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a 1 or 2 liter filtered water bottle. Drink this throughout the day to cleanse your body and kidneys all day long.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/simple-home-remedies.html#ixzz1olAy6qwp
Two O'clock in the morning and someone in your family wakes up with an ear ache. There is a simple temporary and sometimes permanent cure for earaches that are not caused by a virus. Baby oil, vegetable oil, olive oil (Xtra virgin is the best since it has no/little odor). Warm it up to baby formula temperature and put a few drops in the painful ear. Gently put a cotton ball in the ear opening to prevent the oil from seeping out and by morning the pain should be gone or at the least lessened. Always go to your regular doctor at the the first possible day to check for viral or bacterial infection. Ear aches can be caused by extreme wind or even exposure to cold and not by an infection.
YOUR FREEZER CAN BE YOUR BEST FRIEND!!
If you have ever had a need for a cold pack for any reason and can not get to a pharmacy or have tried the over the counter ones that cost a fortune and only last a few minutes this is for you. I use this ice pack method often since I suffer from migraines and it lasts long enough to not only relieve the pain but lets me sleep off the pain when I have had a really severe migraine. My husband has also used this ice pack method for pain from having a tooth ache, kidney stone pain and sore muscles from stress.
Depending on the size of the area that needs relief either use a large one gallon plastic zip lock bag or a small sandwich bag. Fill the bag half way with crushed ice. If you don't have an ice crusher on your refrigerator simply put the ice cubes in the bag and gently crush them with meat hammer, rolling pin or heavy cup. Always place the bag on a cutting board to prevent damage to your counters. Then wrap the bag of crushed ice in a small towel or face cloth and clip with any type of binder clips or even the clips used for chip bags. If these are not handy tie with rubber bands to keep the cloth wrapped around the bag of ice. This method keeps the water from the melted ice inside the bag so it doesn't get your clothes or bed or chair wet.
MINOR WOUND REMEDY: HONEY
Honey deprives bacteria of the water it needs to multiply. Thwart infection with a swipe of the sweet stuff, and cover the cut with a bandage.
SUNBURN, RAZOR BURN REMEDY: MILK
Dip a clean washcloth into a bowl of cool milk and dab it on the burned areas. (The coolness can help reduce swelling, and milk’s lactic acid has anti-inflammatory properties.) Then rinse it off. Or try: Olive oil, which has natural compounds that protect against inflammation. That being said, a sunburn could be dangerous.
FLAKY HAND SKIN REMEDY: SUGAR
Coat your wet hands with sugar—the coarser the better. The rough grains scrub away flakes and dead skin cells. If possible, use demerara, a dark sugar with large granules; it’s sold in specialty-food stores.
DRY SKIN AND LIPS REMEDY: OLIVE OIL
Olive oil closely resembles your own natural oils, which can be stripped away by harsh soaps and dry heat. Smooth a few drops onto your palm and rub it into your skin to soften rough spots and form a protective moisture barrier.
INSECT BITES REMEDY: APPLE-CIDER VINEGAR
Dab the vinegar onto each bite with a paper towel. The acidity can help reduce swelling and curb your urge to scratch.
ATHLETE’S FOOT REMEDY: APPLE-CIDER VINEGAR
A mixture of one part vinegar and three parts water can kill the fungi that cause foot infections. For athlete’s foot relief, just soak your feet in it for a while. Of course, knowing what causes it in the first place can also help prevent a re-occurrence.
STINKY SNEAKERS REMEDY: BAKING SODA
A sprinkle between wearing’s can help neutralize funky odors. Just don’t forget to dump out the excess before you slide your shoes back on. Or try: Orange peels. Leave peels in your shoes overnight to replace bacterial odors with a fresh scent.
REEKING ARMPITS REMEDY: APPLE-CIDER VINEGAR
It’s not sweat that makes your pits reek—it’s the bacteria that break down your sweat. (Gross, right?) So dip a cotton ball or a washcloth into cider vinegar and rub it under your arms. Vinegar’s astringent properties won’t allow microbes to thrive. And don’t worry about the sharp smell—it dissipates quickly. Or try: Baking soda, which absorbs stench.
Weight-Loss: For daily weight and pH balance maintenance, add 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to 16 oz of water. Sip this concoction throughout the day.
Detox: Add 2 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a 1 or 2 liter filtered water bottle. Drink this throughout the day to cleanse your body and kidneys all day long.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/simple-home-remedies.html#ixzz1olAy6qwp