This is for all of you who thought you knew the Cures!!! Hope this helps
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> >Did You Know that Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache
> >pain almost immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused by
> >traditional "pain relievers."
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> >Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns.
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> >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.
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> >Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in
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> >1cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a
> >massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.
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> >Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take
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> >1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.
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> >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.
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> >Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly
> >-- even though the product was never been advertised for this use.
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> >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.
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> >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.
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> >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.
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> >Coca-Cola cure for rust... Forget those expensive rust removers. Just
> >saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain.
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> >The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.
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> >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.
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> >Smart splinter remover...just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All over the
> >splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter
> >sticks to the dried glue.
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> >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.
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> >Balm for broken blisters...To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few
> >drops of Listerine... a powerful antiseptic.
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> >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.
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> >Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dish washing 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.
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> >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..
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> >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.
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> >Quaker Oats for fast pain relief....It's not for breakfast anymore!
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> >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.
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