debdubya.com » Home Remedies http://debdubya.com Now That's a Great Idea! Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:29:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Splinters http://debdubya.com/splinters/ http://debdubya.com/splinters/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:41:44 +0000 itbedeb http://debdubya.com/tips/?p=171
  • Apply a piece of adhesive tape over a splinter and then pull off quickly.  The splinter should come out with the tape, but will only work if part of the splinter is visible to begin with.  You can use scotch tape, masking tape, packing tape or even duct tape.
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  • Apply a piece of adhesive tape over a splinter and then pull off quickly.  The splinter should come out with the tape, but will only work if part of the splinter is visible to begin with.  You can use scotch tape, masking tape, packing tape or even duct tape.
  • Apply Elmer’s glue to a splinter and let dry.  Once it is dry, peel off the glue and the splinter should come with it.
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  • To get rid of toenail fungus, try soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash regularly.
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  • To get rid of toenail fungus, try soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash regularly.
    • ]]>     http://debdubya.com/foot-care/feed/ 0     Aches & Pains http://debdubya.com/aches-pains/ http://debdubya.com/aches-pains/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:21:30 +0000 itbedeb http://debdubya.com/tips/?p=91 Keep a bag of unpopped popcorn kernels in the freezer to use as an icepack for bumps, bruises and swelling. It’s easy to mold to any body part, and there’s no melting!  If you don’t want to use popcorn, try a bag of frozen peas, corn or other small vegetable – they work just as …

    Continue reading »]]> Keep a bag of unpopped popcorn kernels in the freezer to use as an icepack for bumps, bruises and swelling. It’s easy to mold to any body part, and there’s no melting!  If you don’t want to use popcorn, try a bag of frozen peas, corn or other small vegetable – they work just as well.

    ]]> http://debdubya.com/aches-pains/feed/ 0     Heartburn & Indigestion http://debdubya.com/heartburn-relief/ http://debdubya.com/heartburn-relief/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:18:07 +0000 itbedeb http://debdubya.com/tips/?p=89 For Heartburn/Indigestion – Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to a small glass of water and drink it after a meal to keep from having heartburn.

    ]]>     For Heartburn/Indigestion – Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to a small glass of water and drink it after a meal to keep from having heartburn.

    ]]>     http://debdubya.com/heartburn-relief/feed/ 0     Bug Bites & Stings http://debdubya.com/bug-bites-stings/ http://debdubya.com/bug-bites-stings/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:13:33 +0000 itbedeb http://debdubya.com/tips/?p=83
  • To get an insect stinger out – use tweezers. But, if that does not work, try placing tape over the sting and then lift off the tape.  It should pull the stinger with it.
  • Tape a copper penny over an insect sting.  Some people claim this takes the sting (pain) out and keeps it …

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  • To get an insect stinger out – use tweezers. But, if that does not work, try placing tape over the sting and then lift off the tape.  It should pull the stinger with it.
  • Tape a copper penny over an insect sting.  Some people claim this takes the sting (pain) out and keeps it from swelling so bad.  Somehow, the copper in the penny counteracts the poison in the sting.
  • I’ve heard that Alka Seltzer helps relive itching of an insect bite.  Dissolve 2 tablets in a small glass of water, then dab the solution on the insect bite.
  • Relieve the itch of a bug bite by dabbing it with antiperspirant. The aluminum salts will reduce the swelling, and help to relieve the itch.
    • ]]> http://debdubya.com/bug-bites-stings/feed/ 1     Heal Bruises with Vinegar http://debdubya.com/heal-bruises-with-vinegar/ http://debdubya.com/heal-bruises-with-vinegar/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:26:02 +0000 itbedeb http://debdubya.com/?p=3140 Vinegar helps to heal bruises.  It lightens the bruise, as well as speeds up the healing process.  To use, soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply to the bruised area for 1 hour.  Use a bandaid to hold the cotton ball in place for the hour.

    ]]>     Vinegar helps to heal bruises.  It lightens the bruise, as well as speeds up the healing process.  To use, soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply to the bruised area for 1 hour.  Use a bandaid to hold the cotton ball in place for the hour.

    ]]>     http://debdubya.com/heal-bruises-with-vinegar/feed/ 0     Alka-Seltzer for Urinary Tract Infections http://debdubya.com/alka-seltzer-for-urinary-tract-infections/ http://debdubya.com/alka-seltzer-for-urinary-tract-infections/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:27:19 +0000 itbedeb http://debdubya.com/?p=3132  

    Alka-Seltzer is said to eliminate urinary tract infections almost instantly.  Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of symptoms.  Be sure to use regular Alka-Seltzer (not Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine, which contains aspirin and can irritate stomach ulcers).

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    Alka-Seltzer is said to eliminate urinary tract infections almost instantly.  Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of symptoms.  Be sure to use regular Alka-Seltzer (not Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine, which contains aspirin and can irritate stomach ulcers).

    !!!Please check with your doctor before relying on this!!!  Urinary tract infections can be serious and may need to be treated with antibiotics.

    ]]> http://debdubya.com/alka-seltzer-for-urinary-tract-infections/feed/ 0     Vinegar & Honey for Sore Throat http://debdubya.com/vinegar-honey-for-sore-throat/ http://debdubya.com/vinegar-honey-for-sore-throat/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:22:39 +0000 itbedeb http://debdubya.com/?p=3130 Use vinegar and honey when you have a sore throat.  Mix up the recipe below and take 1 tablespoon six times a day.  The vinegar kills the bacteria.

    Mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey.  Keep in airtight container.

    ]]>     Use vinegar and honey when you have a sore throat.  Mix up the recipe below and take 1 tablespoon six times a day.  The vinegar kills the bacteria.

    Mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey.  Keep in airtight container.

    ]]>     http://debdubya.com/vinegar-honey-for-sore-throat/feed/ 0     Horseradish for Achy Muscles? http://debdubya.com/horseradish-for-achy-muscles/ http://debdubya.com/horseradish-for-achy-muscles/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:06:16 +0000 itbedeb http://debdubya.com/?p=3126 Mix 1 tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil.  Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil on your achy muscles for almost instant relief.

    ]]>     Mix 1 tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil.  Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil on your achy muscles for almost instant relief.

    ]]>     http://debdubya.com/horseradish-for-achy-muscles/feed/ 1     Toothpaste Salve http://debdubya.com/toothpaste-salve/ http://debdubya.com/toothpaste-salve/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:03:38 +0000 itbedeb http://debdubya.com/?p=3124 If you have a burn, but no salve is available, try Colgate toothpaste.  It makes an excellent salve for burns.

    ]]>     If you have a burn, but no salve is available, try Colgate toothpaste.  It makes an excellent salve for burns.

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