Strange home cures that really work
February 15th, 2010
No need to run out to the pharmacy every time something goes wrong. Prevention.com lists 19 bizarre home cures that actually work. Here are some of my favorites:
- Vodka for foot odor: Stinky feet? Wipe them down with a vodka-soaked washcloth. (Rubbing alcohol works, too, but is much less fun.)
- A pencil for headaches: When you’re stressed or anxious, put a pencil between your teeth, but don’t bite down. It automatically relaxes your jaw, which can head off a headache.
- Sugar for hiccups: Apparently it does more than just make the medicine go down. Swallowing a teaspoon of sugar dry can stop hiccups in minutes.
- Olives or lemons for motion sickness: At the first sign of nausea, down a couple of olives or suck on a lemon. They help dry up the excess saliva in your mouth that contributes to queasiness.
- Ice cream for pizza burn: OK, this isn’t all that revolutionary, but I like it because it includes two of my favorite things. If the worst has happened and you don’t have ice cream around, you can also use an ice cube.
- Cloves for cuts: Sprinkle powdered cloves on a cut to stop the pain and prevent infection.
- Duct tape for warts: I know, it’s kinda gross, but apparently it really does work and is better than freezing them off. Just cover the wart, file down the dead skin every 3 days or so, and reapply. Chemicals in the tape do the trick.
How to hold your liquor
December 11th, 2009
‘Tis the season…and while these tips may not improve your day today, they could definitely make a difference tomorrow. Enjoy this video responsibly:
Do I have swine flu?
May 30th, 2009
A helpful website if you’re worried: www.doihavepigflu.com
(Thanks to Betty for the submission!)
