Astounding Cures From Everyday Health Aides

You probably already know exactly what each item in your medicine box is for

. You already know that if your tummy acts up, you should take an antacid. You know that when you have an allergy flare up you should take an antihistamine. You know to take Advil or acetaminophen or a similar pain killer when you are having a headache. Did you know, though, that essentially all of the things in your medicine cabinet can be applied to a number of other ailments also? Look at these unconventional remedies for very common problems.

You already know that antacids like Alka-Seltzer can help you fight heartburn or stomach troubles. Did you know, though, that Alka Seltzer and other antacids could also be used to relieve the painful feelings that come with bug bites? This is because almost all antacids (like Alka Seltzer for example) have aspirin in them and that brings down how much pain and stinging you feel when you are bitten by an insect. Make a paste from a smashed up tablet of antacid, some oatmeal and some water. Put it over the bite and you will find that it stops hurting almost instantly. This ordinarily works better than the products that are made for the same purpose, like calamine lotion.

It's a known fact that mouthwash helps fight halitosis but did you know you can use it to cure athlete's foot too? Alcohol based mouthwashes are very good in helping to keep your toes and feet clean and healthy. Try soaking a cotton ball in your alcohol based mouthwash and then run the cotton ball over the soles of your feet and between your toes after each shower. The alcohol in the mouthwash will kill any fungal infections that might be trying to take hold.

One of baking soda's usual uses is teeth cleaning. In addition, it can be used to whiten teeth and scrub your mouth. Did you know, however, that you can use it to treat conditions like sunburns too? The properties contained in baking soda neutralize the pH balance in your skin. To get as much relief as possible, pour a full cup of baking soda into your bath water--under the running tap of water--wait until it has totally dissolved and then soak in the water for about thirty minutes.

You know that aloe vera is great for treating skin burns. It can soothe the skin and help relieve the pain of most skin burns from sunburns to second-degree burns. However, did you know that aloe vera can help cure canker sores as well? The same properties that soothe your skin after a burn heal canker sores. Studies have found that individuals who treat canker sores with aloe vera heal as much as fifty percent quicker than those who use traditional remedies.

These are only a number of the unconventional ways you can use conventional remedies. Rather than running out for the latest trend in OTC remedies for your ailment, why not try something you have on hand? The cures in your medicine drawer are good for more than one thing each -- make them earn their keeps!

by: Kathy Jenkins

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