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Fuzzy Hair
Use your hand lotion when you hair is went after you have conditioned it - just rub some lotion in your hands and smooth it over your hair - doesn't make it greasy unless you use TOO much. Works great and I use Bath and Body lotion because I just happened to have too many bottles and thought I will try this and ended up using those extra bottles.
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Germ spreading Prevention
When people in the family are sick they still brush their teeth, and I realised that even though you may throw out the toothbrush to get rid of those germs....what about the toothpaste? The tube of toothpaste is a likely candidate for germs to breed. Therefore they can be spread from family member to family member very easily.
I suggest that each person has their own tube...preferable a sample size tube. Then when they are sick, you throw out the tube that they are using while sick. And, by having the smaller tubes, there is less waste when it is thrown away.
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Grandma's Secret
A spoonful of butter then dipped into the sugar bowl will relieve those terrible congested coughs, I've also found it can cure a bad case of hiccups as well!
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Handy cold pack
I keep a bag of frozen peas handy for sprains and other injuries. The bag molds well around injured areas and can be re-frozen for use again later. I also found that frozen waffles are great for minor boo-boos. They aren't as cold as the peas, and also mold to fit areas like knees, elbows and foreheads
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headache cure
put your feet in a pail of ice.
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Healthy Psychology
Can't get your children to eat healthy snacks. Buy plain vanilla yogurt and let them pick their favorite flavor Koolaid, just a little sprinkle and a stir and they have a healthy snack that they picked out.
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Healthy Tip
Use natural organic cleaners to not spread toxic substances to you and your children.
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Heating Pad
1 bag of long grain uncooked rice
1 long tube sock
Fill sock with rice, and tie sock at top. You can also use a nice piece of cloth, instead of sock.
Place in microwave for about 3-4 min.
This makes the greatest heating pad, and stays hot for about 1 to 2 hours depending on how large the sock or cloth is. These can be made for about $3, and make great gifts.
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Heavy head for babies
For both adults and babies , the best way to get rid of the heavy head when suffering from cold is to apply a paste of turmeric powder mixed in warm water/milk/breast milk on the face, forehead and behind the ears and to let it dry. It will absorb all the excess fluid
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Help for upset tummy
My son and I both suffer from severe motion sickness in the car. If your child suffers motion sickness, keep a tin of Altoids mints in the glove box. The peppermint candy will soothe upset stomaches with surprising speed, and getting an unexpected sweet will take your child's mind off his misery! If your child doesn't like peppermint, try letting him suck on a piece of candied ginger. Ginger settles stomaches just as well as peppermint (mom's don't perscribe Ginger Ale for tummy aches for nothing!)
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Help With Frequent Shots
I have two children with Diabetes. They have 4 shots per day and check their blood 4 times per day. Total 2960 pokes in a year. We have found that if we put the shots in the freezer and take them out when needed,then draw up the insulin they do not hurt as bad. So far it has really helped our family. Tammy Widdison
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Help with Weight Loss
When I was trying to lose weight after my first child. I would brush my teeth when I felt like snacking between meals. I never wanted to eat when I had a fresh and clean mouth.
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Herbal tea-licous during cold season
Preparation-steep 1 teaspoon of dried herb or 1 tablespoon of fresh herb for 5 to 10 minutes in a cup of boiled water.
It should be noted that aluminim vessels should never be used. Glass and stainless steel are preferrable.
The teas should be taken in the morning before eating or in the evening. They are best taken without sweetening. A little honey may be used as a substitute for sugar.
Teas should be taken together with the food but preferrably 1 hour before eating and 2 hours after eating.
The normal dosage for adults should be 4 to 5 cups a day.
For 10-15 years of age should be 3-4 cups a day.
For 2-5 years of age should be only 1 cup.
Between 1 and 2 years old, should be half a cup.
Thyme tea--a good remedy for whooping cup.
Chamomile tea (using 5 or 6 dried flowers)-- it is recommended for asthma in your child if using as a steam (vapor) bath.
Celery seed tea-- it is one of the best remedy for rheumatism.
Fennel seed tea--it is a good remedy to regulate monthly problems.
Ginger tea--it helps to relieve a queasy stomach.
Lavender tea-- it is used in case of dizziness and rheumatism.
Peppermint leaf tea- a good remedy for colds and indegestion.
Rosemary tea-- a good remedy to improve memory and sharpen the mind!
Violet tea--it is commonly used for whooping cough and colds.
A special tea to calm the nerve
2 parts chamomile flowers
2 parts lemonbalm herb
1 part lavender flowers
1 part rose petal
1 part lemongrass
a little amount of honey
Combine the dried herbs, flowers and spice in a large container. Be sure to label it too!
1 teaspoon of the mixture per cup of hot water. Steep for 5 to 7 minutes.
Enjoy the benefits of the herb in your garden!
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Hiccup Cure
Cure for hiccups? 1 tsp of sugar swallowed dry. (for baby: 1/2 tsp sugar dissolved in 4 oz water.)
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HicCups
When I used to get hic cups so bad as a kid, the only way to rid myself of them was to eat a whole clove. It really worked. I'd get hiccups so bad my stomach would hurt.
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