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1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking soda 1/2 teaspoon (3ml) water Baking soda is great at polishing and whitening your teeth. To use, mix 1.2 teaspoon (2.5g) with a few drops of water in the palm of your hand to make a paste. Dip your toothbrush in the mixture and brush as usual; rinse thoroughly when your […]
1/2 cup (60g) Epsom salt 2 quarts (2 liters) warm water Before you start digging away at a painful splinter, try washing the area with Epsom salt in the warm water and soak the afflicted finger or foot for fifteen minutes. The salt will help soften the skin without the wrinkling normally associated with a […]
1 teaspoon (5ml) honey 2 teaspoons (10ml) lemon juice Sore throats are often aggravated by a nasty buildup of phlegm, but a combination of lemon juice and honey is a great, natural way to gain some soothing relief. Place the honey in a small bowl and stir in the lemon juice. When completely combined, swallow […]
1 teaspoon (6g) salt 1 cup (250ml) warm water The next time a sore throat has you down, try easing the pain with this simple formula: Pour the salt into the warm water and stir until dissolved. Gargle a swig of this mixture for 5 to 10 seconds (try not to swallow) and repeat. Used […]
1/2 cup (60g) Epsom salt 1/2 cup (60g) baking soda 1 gallon (4 liters) warm water Looking for a great way to relax tired, aching feet? Try an olf-fashioned footbath: Simply mix the Epsom salt and baking soda into a large basin of warm water. Slip your feet in and soak for as long as […]
Remove a splinter easily by applying a paste of baking soda and water, then waiting several minutes for the splinter to pop out of the skin.
To remove fruit stains from your hands, rub them with a little white vinegar and wipe with a cloth.Afterwards, wash with soap and water to remove the vinegar and prevent skin irritation
1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup honey For lustrous, silky, healthy hair and scalp: combine honey and 1/4 cup olive oil. Massage scalp with this conditioner, then put on a shower cap for 30 minutes. Shampoo and rinse as usual. Good for hair revitalizing. Test a small area before using on entire hair. Seek medical […]
1 handful salt If you happen to emerge from a refreshing dip in a freshwater swimming area with a few leeches stuck to your skin, a sprinkle of salt is all you need to get them to release their grip . They release a powerful anesthetic when attaching themselves to your skin, so your not […]
1/4 cup (55g) baking soda 2 quarts (2 liters) warm water If you have dry cuticles and rough spots, take a few minutes to treat your hands and feet to the royal treatment by first soaking them in a warm baking soda solution for 10 minutes. After you’ve done soaking, tackle calluses with a pumice […]