by Mike R Crutello


You probably already know precisely what each and every item in your medicine box is for. You know that if you are having reflux, you should take an antacid. You know that when your allergies flare up you must take an antihistamine. You already know that when you have a headache you need to take a pain killer like acetaminophen or ibuprofen. But did you know that the medications in your medicine cabinet can be used to remedy all kinds of other problems too? Look at these uncommon remedies for ordinary household problems.

You probably already know that an antacid like Alka-Seltzer (and other antacids) can really help you feel better when you have tummy issues or acid reflux. Did you know, though, that you can use Alka Seltzer (and other antacids) to take away the sting of a bug bite also? This is because antacids like Alka Seltzer normally have aspirin in them which can lower the amount of pain and stinging that you feel when you are bitten. Make a paste with a bit of oatmeal, water and a smashed up antacid tablet. Smooth it over the bite and you should feel better pretty much right away. This ordinarily works so much better than the products that are created for the same purpose, like calamine lotion.

You already know that mouth wash can help you battle halitosis but did you know that it can cure athlete's foot too? Alcohol based mouthwashes are truly good in helping to keep your toes and feet clean and healthy. Try soaking a cotton ball with alcohol based mouth wash and then run the cotton ball over the bottoms of your feet and in between your toes after every shower. The alcohol found in the mouth wash will kill any bacteria that could be trying to start a fungal infection.

Ordinary baking soda has been used for years for teeth cleaning. It works as an at-home tooth whitener and is good for an oral scrub. However, did you know that baking soda can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions like sunburns as well? Baking soda has been found to have a neutralizing effect on the pH balance of your skin. If you want to get as much relief as possible, pour one 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.

More about aloe vera revealed

You may already know that you can treat skin burns with the help of aloe vera. Additionally, it works as a skin soother and can relieve the pain as a result of burns both mild and severe. However, did you know that it can help cure canker sores also? The same properties found in aloe vera that soothe skin burns can heal canker sores. Studies have shown that individuals who treat canker sores with aloe vera heal as much as fifty percent quicker than people who use traditional remedies.

These are only a number of the uncommon ways you can apply very common remedies. Instead of running out to spend money on the latest nonprescription cure for your problem, why not try something that you already have in your home? You have all types of remedies medicine drawer that do more than what they are intended for, why not get the best value for your money?




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