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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 1/2 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 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. 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.

Vaseline cure for hairballs.....To prevent troublesome hairballs, apply a dollop of Vaseline petroleum jelly to your cat's nose. The cat will lick off the jelly, lubricating any hair in its stomach so it can pass easily through the digestive system.

Quaker Oats for fast pain relief....It's not for breakfast anymore!
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.
 
"Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers.
interesting.. will try someday
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.
I wish I can chew those but it burns my tongue & couldnt stand it.. :/
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.
dang... wish i find this out earlier so i can sent my man to store to get some!.. am too weak to get it.
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."
:ugh: I am not going to drink this sore throat thingie eww

Anyways, since last wednesday.. I have been so ill.. will see dr tomorrow..
well I have been sick with flu/fever, sinus infection, strep throat, alot of chills and alot sweats.. saw dr last fri that i had temp 103 for three days wont go down.. now as of today sunday.. temp went down slowly 101 then bounced back up to 105 then went down 103 again.. strep throat isnt any better after 48 hours.. :/ .... will take blood test and cultures.. I am afraid that I might pick up something from the nasty place i went to for applying some emergency assistance for oil for our furance.. the bldg was new.. but office.. omg.. I wouldnt touch anything.. (thank God that no kids went with me).. those people are filthy and bum/homeless. I have been avoiding my family whole weekend.. stayed in couch.. slept alot and drink alot fluids and bath alot.. pray that they dont pick up from me till dr find out whats wrong.. I hope its just a dumb stubborn flu bug..
 
MsGiglz said:
"Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers.
interesting.. will try someday
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.
I wish I can chew those but it burns my tongue & couldnt stand it.. :/
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.
dang... wish i find this out earlier so i can sent my man to store to get some!.. am too weak to get it.
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."
:ugh: I am not going to drink this sore throat thingie eww

Anyways, since last wednesday.. I have been so ill.. will see dr tomorrow..
well I have been sick with flu/fever, sinus infection, strep throat, alot of chills and alot sweats.. saw dr last fri that i had temp 103 for three days wont go down.. now as of today sunday.. temp went down slowly 101 then bounced back up to 105 then went down 103 again.. strep throat isnt any better after 48 hours.. :/ .... will take blood test and cultures.. I am afraid that I might pick up something from the nasty place i went to for applying some emergency assistance for oil for our furance.. the bldg was new.. but office.. omg.. I wouldnt touch anything.. (thank God that no kids went with me).. those people are filthy and bum/homeless. I have been avoiding my family whole weekend.. stayed in couch.. slept alot and drink alot fluids and bath alot.. pray that they dont pick up from me till dr find out whats wrong.. I hope its just a dumb stubborn flu bug..


I sure hope you're getting proper medical attention cos it sounds like you're quite sick -- having 103-105F temp isn't good. Staying as cool as you can to keep temp down?
:grouphug:
 
WaterRats.. thanks for your concern..

Dr said that I have bad case flu virus PLUS sinus infections.. Ugh! got antibotic shot for my mild brochistic as dr feel i might have but want to prevent it before impact..

Sigh.. all he said.. bed rest.. try sweat alot to break fever.. take HOT shower then jump in pile of blankets till sweating alot then jump back in lukewarm shower.. 1/2 hour later go back to fill up lukewarm/warm bath.. put milk/honey/oatmeal for my rashes.. Dr said that fever caused rashes.. try take that bath 3 times a day.. eek! he said bed rest?? busy getting up and walk and lay down then get up.. PLUS my kids need me too.. (still drive them to school and get them afterschool).. and cook them supper eh.. Sigh I am hanging in there.. :)
 
MsGiglz said:
WaterRats.. thanks for your concern..

Dr said that I have bad case flu virus PLUS sinus infections.. Ugh! got antibotic shot for my mild brochistic as dr feel i might have but want to prevent it before impact..

Sigh.. all he said.. bed rest.. try sweat alot to break fever.. take HOT shower then jump in pile of blankets till sweating alot then jump back in lukewarm shower.. 1/2 hour later go back to fill up lukewarm/warm bath.. put milk/honey/oatmeal for my rashes.. Dr said that fever caused rashes.. try take that bath 3 times a day.. eek! he said bed rest?? busy getting up and walk and lay down then get up.. PLUS my kids need me too.. (still drive them to school and get them afterschool).. and cook them supper eh.. Sigh I am hanging in there.. :)


wow! you sure are tough, good, sweet mommy to all ur kids :D

if i had flu.. i would beg my mom to watch my kid.. i barely can't stand doing all the work when i get sick..
 
This morning, I got a call from my Dr. He wanted me to call the place which I went for emergency assistance and wanted me make lists of what i ate last week also places where i went to.. (UGH!)

So I called emergency assistance office..tried to get hold of them, my son's social worker is helping me, she also tried to get hold of them. finally, i just got email from her. she said she finally got hold of that place and said its closed due to health reasons.. no farther info.. .. she is going to check more.. and is going to call dr...so dr can have the authorize to invesitage that....
it freaks me out!
so i am waiting and see what next.
(whimpers)

*telling herself* think positive... hehe
 
DeafSCUBA98 said:
wow! you sure are tough, good, sweet mommy to all ur kids :D

if i had flu.. i would beg my mom to watch my kid.. i barely can't stand doing all the work when i get sick..

DeafScuba-- how? you are pity yourself that you are feeling sick, it will takes days to days to get better.. try this.. drink tea - fluids - rest while kids are napping or "quiet time" or put up safety gate in livingroom or bedroom.. clear out the unsafe things in safety place.. and give kids toys/tv on.. so you can lay down -- rest.. all the matters you are laying down-rest..(and go outside for just couple mins or 10 min to get fresh air like walking around) while kids are around.. but i have only baby allen.. he takes two naps a day.. (lazy boy) lol.. so i took advantage of that he took nap, i took nap with him.. get up and go get the kids at school.. ask one of kids to play with baby allen while i lay down "in case" if i fall sleep.. dinner? ask one of kids to help me to cook.. I only stand and telling her/him what suppose to do.. (fast dinner- hamburger helpers or chicken helpers or spaghetti, grilled cheese sandwiches) anything easy.. and help me to clean up the kitchen.. they will get their treats end of this week :) but today this morning they requested me to order pizza for supper.. lol *sure* why not! :)
 
Nancy -- thanks for those tips -- id definately try them! :D

MsGiglz!!!!!! :( u sick with a bad case of flu qq :grouphug: hope u get better and SOON!!!! glad the kids are helping out with u in the kitchen -- ordering pizza tonite is a good idea! glad hte kids suggested that this morning before they went to school -- gives u the break from the kitchen and the after dinner clean up chore

please do take care of urself Annie!!!!! get rest as much as u can and YES sweat alot so u can keep the fever under control (that has always worked well for me along with TONS of hot tea with honey, loads of thick blankies and etc)

:grouphug: again
 
Up to Date..

Yes, it was BAD case of FLU.. PLUS brochistic.. I was in bedridden.. and worn out after "still" had to run errands.. Today, I am better FLU is gone.. :fruit:
But brochistic.. little bit better but I had to still keep myself warm and away from cold draft outside.. also, I have appt this morning.. 45 min drive.. with my son.. but Yay.. one less work to take care of my baby allen, i begged my mom to watch him.. she is !!!!.. whew.. today and weekend will be much easier.. cuz kids will be home for weekend to watch each other so i can get more sleep.. :)

:fruit: kids or my man dont get sick from me.. lucky them.... :)
you guys take care and good weekend.
 
MsGiglz said:
Up to Date..

Yes, it was BAD case of FLU.. PLUS brochistic.. I was in bedridden.. and worn out after "still" had to run errands.. Today, I am better FLU is gone.. :fruit:
But brochistic.. little bit better but I had to still keep myself warm and away from cold draft outside.. also, I have appt this morning.. 45 min drive.. with my son.. but Yay.. one less work to take care of my baby allen, i begged my mom to watch him.. she is !!!!.. whew.. today and weekend will be much easier.. cuz kids will be home for weekend to watch each other so i can get more sleep.. :)

:fruit: kids or my man dont get sick from me.. lucky them.... :)
you guys take care and good weekend.

I'm glad that you're slowly recovering from the flu and so forth...and it's good to see that your kids have been very understanding and helpful! ;) :grouphug: Take great great care of yerself!
 
MsGiglz said:
Up to Date..

Yes, it was BAD case of FLU.. PLUS brochistic.. I was in bedridden.. and worn out after "still" had to run errands.. Today, I am better FLU is gone.. :fruit:
But brochistic.. little bit better but I had to still keep myself warm and away from cold draft outside.. also, I have appt this morning.. 45 min drive.. with my son.. but Yay.. one less work to take care of my baby allen, i begged my mom to watch him.. she is !!!!.. whew.. today and weekend will be much easier.. cuz kids will be home for weekend to watch each other so i can get more sleep.. :)

:fruit: kids or my man dont get sick from me.. lucky them.... :)
you guys take care and good weekend.

yaya glad u are getting better -- altho slowly but getting there but DO continue to take care of urself so u can be 100% feeling better :grouphug:

im happy to know that the kids and ur man didnt get sick either and that ur man and ur mom are helping with the kids -- its also very good of the kids to be more cooperative with u and help eachother!!!! :D :ily: ALL of u!
 
MOMMA ANNIE get well FASTER i know its hard being sick I know what its like i was in a funk yesterday i mean i was SO BURNT out from overcleaning AND just bascially having TOO many guest coming over for visits SO i have told mom and dad no more guest for at least 2 months so i can rest and the x mas stuff can be clean and easy no one has been helping til LAST Minute which i don't like i perfer to be ready a few days prior and then JUST touch up like i am doing today, being overworked can bring u cold and stress So take a easy as much as possible, SO me finished floor and vaccumed NOW left is the porches then im done then all i have to do is HOP into the shower and change my clothes for tonight :-D :fruit: at least i didnt go to the looney bin HAHAHA
 
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