Some home remedies can really sound off the wall. But as the old
saying goes, “Don’t knock it before you’ve tried it!” Here are a few I found on
another site that I thought I would share and that may sound weird, but really
deliver results. (Site
Reference: http://diygardenandcrafts.com/natural_private/10_strange_home_remedies_that_really_work)
Vodka for Smelly Feet
Some people are just cursed with smelly feet. Generally speaking
it’s men, but we aren’t going to unfairly profile here. Smelly feet are caused
by bacteria growing on the feet during the day. It is not necessarily a sign of
lack of hygiene, though that should certainly be your first line of defense in
controlling foot odor. There are a number of products on the market that
promise to get rid of that smelly foot smell for you. However, many people are
sensitive to the ingredients in these sprays. A better alternative is Vodka!
Apparently Vodka is good for more than just toasting. The extremely high
alcohol content in vodka can kill odor causing bacteria on contact. Vodka also
has a drying effect which helps eliminate the moisture on the feet. Simply wipe
down your tootsies with a vodka soaked cloth.
Dryer Sheet Magic Eraser
Many people are simply amazed at the magic eraser products that
came out a few years ago. Did you know that your common dryer sheet contains
many of the same ingredients as the magic eraser? Using a few leftover dryer
sheets can give you the same cleaning power as the more expensive products. All
you need to do is wet the dryer sheet and get to scrubbing. The way that dryer
sheet material is woven together gives it great abrasive power in your shower
making it a far better soap scum remover than many soap scum removing products.
To increase your cleaning power, you might want to use a new dryer sheet rather
than a used one.
Duct Tape for Warts
Warts are gross, no argument there. But more disturbing than the
wart itself are some of the methods and chemicals used to remove them. The
thought of having something burned off your body with liquid nitrogen is just
unpleasant. It seems that duct tape really can be used for anything, because
among its myriad of uses, it is actually a very effective wart remover as well.
You can cover a wart with a small piece of duct tape for a week. This can block
oxygen to the wart enough to stunt the growth. After one week, remove the tape;
clean the area by scrubbing it well with a pumice stone. Recover the wart and
repeat once a week until the wart naturally falls off.
Lemons for Morning Sickness
Pregnancy is a joyful time, when you are not puking that is.
Majority of women will suffer from morning sickness to some degree. However,
many women find their morning sickness so severe that it interferes with their
day to day life. When every activity is being interrupted with trips to the
bathroom, pregnant women need relief. Most women are nervous to take
anti-nausea medications during pregnancy, though. There is reason to be nervous
too. Many over the counter anti-nausea medications such as Dramamine have very
strong sedative effects that are not good for the fetus. For ladies hoping to
take a more natural path aromatherapy can come to their rescue. The fresh,
citrus scent of lemons can almost Immediately relieve nausea associated with
morning sickness. Keep a zip lock bag full of fresh lemon slices for instant
relief.
Aspirin for Acne
A common aspirin contains a substance called acetylsalicylic
acid. This substance is very similar to salicylic acid which is the active
ingredient in many acne treatments. A crushed aspirin can eliminate the red
swollen appearance of pimples in about an hour. Simply crush an aspirin and
then mix with enough water to make a paste. Apply the paste to the affected
area and allow it to dry. When the paste become powdery again, rinse the area
with water.
Onions for Earaches
Earaches are the bane of childhood, but also one of the most
mysterious. You can never really know what is going on in that deep, dark
tunnel of the ear canal. Most earaches are caused by fluid that has been
trapped and thus caused infection. The antiseptic properties of onions can
disinfect the ear canal, bringing quick pain relief. Boil an onion until it is
soft. Once is has cooled enough to touch, squeeze the juice into a bowl. Using
a medicine dropper, apply 2-5 drops of the warm juice into the affected ear.
Toothpaste for Bug Bites
A small dab of toothpaste can instantly relieve the sting and
itch of an insect bite. Most likely it is the peppermint oil in the toothpaste
that brings about the cooling affect. Peppermint essential oil can have the
same, if not greater, effect. Peppermint oil has been used for hundreds of
years to treat ailments. If you don’t have peppermint oil on hand, then give
the toothpaste a try.
Teabags for Burns
Kitchen burns are one the most common home injuries. Even a
small burn can be very painful. Luckily the kitchen is also the place to find
soothing relief for that burn. You can apply a wet cool teabag to the burned
area for quick pain reduction.
Chocolate for a Cough
Finally, there is a justifiable reason to eat chocolate! You
have heard the old saying, “A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.”
Well two ounces of dark chocolate may contain as much Theobromine as most over
the counter cough medicines. Theobromine suppresses nerves responsible for the
cough reflex. When this nerve is calmed by dark chocolate you can get a break
from your hacking cough.
Yogurt for Yeast Infections
Yeast infections are a result of an imbalance in your pH levels.
These levels can be thrown off by several reasons including medications,
sickness and personal hygiene products. When you eat yogurt, the naturally
occurring good bacteria found in yogurt can bring these pH levels back into
balance and clear up a yeast infection naturally.
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