These came from an EMT for the Omaha Fire Department.   

Did You Know



Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost

immediately without the unpleasant side effects caused by

traditional pain relievers.



Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for

burns.



Before you head to he drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled

with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously

strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.



Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of

horseradish in 1/2 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30

minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for

aching muscles.



Sore Throat?? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey

and take 1 Tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the

bacteria.



Cure urinary tract infections with alka-seltzer. Just dissolve two

tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the

symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract

infections almost instantly even though the product was never

been advertised for this use.



Eliminate puffiness under your eyes.....All you need is a dab of

preparation H, carefully rubbed into the skin, avoiding the eyes.

The hemorrhoid ointment acts as a vasoconstrictor, relieving the

swelling instantly.



Honey remedy for Skin Blemishes......Cover the blemish with a dab

of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria,

keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.



Listerine therapy for toenail fungus....Get rid of unsightly

toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The

powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.



Easy eyeglass protection....To prevent the screws in eyeglasses

from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear

nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.



Coca-Cola cure for rust...Forget those expensive rust removers.

Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the

rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job

done.



Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer....If menacing bees,

wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't

find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to

the ground instantly.



Smart splinter remover.....just pour a drop of Elmers Glue-all

over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin.

The splinter sticks to the dried glue.



Hunt's tomato paste boil cure....Cover the boil with Hunt's

tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe

the pain and bring the boil to a head.



Balm for broken blisters.....To disinfect a broken blister, dab

on a few drops of Listerine....a powerful antiseptic.



Heinz vinegar to heal bruises...Soak a cotton ball in white

vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar

reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.



Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dishwashing liquid does the trick.

Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal

thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas



Rainy day cure for dog odor....Next time your dog comes in from

the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer

sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.



Eliminate ear mites....All it takes is a few drops of wesson corn

oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton

ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin,

smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.



Vaseline cure for hairballs.....To prevent troublesome hairballs,

apply a dollop of vaseline petroleum jelly to your cat's nose.

The cat will lick off the jelly, lubricating any hair in its

stomach so it can pass easily through the digestive system.



Quaker Oats for fast pain relief....It's not for breakfast

anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl

and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply

the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.