Health Hints and Tips,
Vodka - An Antiseptic and Sterilising fluid.
Use Vodka on open cuts when no
other preparation is available, blisters when they burst can be
sterilized and the pain reduced, some types of stings and insect bites
also respond to an application, Some old Scots folk remedy for
toothache and earache recommended whisky but I am sure that vodka could
work just as well. When removing splinters soak for 30 seconds before
and rinse afterwards
To sterilize tweezers,
razors, thermometers etc just soak in a couple of inches in a narrow
tumbler - Richard Burrel
Some good advice Richard,
thanks but I am a bit nervous about the neat vodka in the ear business,
Certainly treating children for painful ear
conditions should be left to professionals. - Ed
Reducing Blood
Sugar. Two tips under
health.For slimming I recommend kelp.Easy and cheap to obtain. I am a
type two diabetic and I believe fish oil or omega 3 can help lower
blood sugar. I would be interested in other tips for reducing blood
sugar. Regards, -- Andrew Scobbie
Heartburn
and indigestion:- Sodium Bicarbonate:
A simple and relatively harmless way to treat a one-off heartburn is to
drink a solution of a small amount of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
mixed with water, which quickly neutralizes the acid that causes the
pain.
Excess sodium
intake, however, is thought to raise blood pressure and cause other
health problems. Mark -- Mark
Franks/Tiger Tony
Keratosis:- I have been prescribed Solaraze for the
small actinic Keratosis on my forearms and scalp. I found it not at all
efective but was later given Efudix which has made all of the scaly
patches disappear. As the Keratosis poses a real risk of cancer
developing I am much happier now -- Darrin D'Glas
Charlie
horse during the night. This one might be common
knowledge among an older generation but when my grandmother told me
about it, it sounded too funny but it works. If you are prone to
painful charlie horses while sleeping put a bar of soap under the
sheets at the foot of your bed. I have no clue why it works but it
does! -- Tamara B., Ontario, Canada
Charlie Horse is a term
used to describe night cramps in the legs -- Ed
Aluminium.
Hi everyone, After
countless visits to doctors, including homeopaths, osteopaths, general
practitioners, after numerous blood tests, X-rays, you name it, three
years of sciatica, chronic unbearable pain in the hip, rheumatoid
arthritis (up to 11 injections at a time into the joints), uric acid,
low energy, depression, breast pains, heart pains, dizzyness,
osteoperosis, diabetes type 2, etc...... I was facing breast cancer -
and I am only 38 years old. Four months ago I finally found the reason
for all of my problems and the answer to all of my questions- Aluminium
poisoning.
In short, I wasn't
absorbing any minerals because of the toxidity and it was slowly
killing me. (Heavy Metal Poisoning prevents the body from absorbing
nutrients, even if the intake is good.)
There is only one way of getting rid of a toxidity like this - a
thorough detox / cleanse. After only two months the aluminium was out
of my system. I am pain-free at last!!!! I will not advocate my diet to
anyone, but the following could be helpful to some.
I would like to share the following simple inexpensive tips:
For an Iron Supplement:-bone
structure (for the hip pains)
Home Made Sherbet
250ml (1 cup) Icing Snow/Sugar
2.5ml (half teaspoon) Tartaric Acid
1.25ml (quarter teaspoon) Cream of Tartar
Mix together well. ALLOW TO STAND FOR ONE HOUR.
For Potassium:
Eat LOADS of liquirice, the plain one of course.
For Calcium:
All goat's milk products are calcium-rich. Get a HOMEMADE Ginger Beer
recipe.
For Zinc: - (for the Sciatica and
stiffness of the lower back))
All South Africans are Zinc defficient. I took up several Zinc tablets
per day for the sciatica for at least two months - there is a direct
link between bone structure problems and Zinc. Hope this can be helpful
to someone. Thanks, --Amanda South Africa
Sjogrens Syndrome - Simple Dry
Mouth Help - For people with Sjogrens Syndrome I have found
some things that help a lot, especially at night when sleeping.
First I tried all the things the doc said, (which were costly) and
didn't work very well. Then I tried Tums I would put one tum on each
side of the center of my upper lip. My teeth didn't look pretty in the
morning but it would rinse away, down side all that sugar I had a lot
of tooth problems (there were no sugar free Tums). Later I used them
then I discovered that *Orbit* sugar free gum does just as well, I fold
two little sticks of it in half and put one under my lip like the Tums
I use the cinnamint flavor. It works really well and is less expensive.
-- David Haas
Woman's
Health If you are going through the menopause and suffer from
hot flushes during the night, a quick way to cool down and drift back
to sleep is to, reverse your continental quilt.
Thus the cold outside then becomes the cool inside, it can be done
several times throughout the night and usually works every
time. Diane Hakala.
Relaxing
Sounds: Cant afford to go on holiday this year, treat
yourself to some relaxing Sounds Of The Ocean CDs . Close your eyes and
you are on holiday in your arm chair.. And the sounds will also help
you meditate and relax. sent in by.. Diane Hakala UK
Hydrogenated Oils. Stay away from Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils
They compress additional hydrogen atoms into the product.
They do this in margarine. These oils are liquid but they want them to
be solids. So they increase the amount of hydrogen atoms in it so it
will become a solid. Sounds harmless but it's not. It turns the fat
into a plastic like material. Plus it fools your body into thinking
it's an essential fatty acid, which it's not. EFA's are very important
to our bodies. Just another way science is changing our foods
along with genetically engineered foods. - Submitted by
Derek of cheap-diet dot com
Botox
divorces. In my work I have come across several instances of
relationships breaking down as a result of loss of an information
channel. Most are as a result of one of the partners becoming deaf,
however two such cases were due, in my opinion to loss of facial
expression resulting from nerve damage.
Communication is not just
about speech, body language and facial expression are every bit as
important. I predict that many of the wrinkle-free and po-faced people
one sees coming out of the clinics are heading for trouble. Fortunately
these fads are short-lived. -- Karl Marcus
Botox -
Depression: - According to researcher Dr Judith Grub and
a team based in Holland; Botox can cause depression. This happens
because the muscle paralysis caused by the Botox prevent a proper
expression of emotion. This inability to express emotions results in a
bottling up of feelings explains the researchers.
"Many people think, 'Oh, it's
just botox - I can get it in my lunch break.' But they forget that
there may be side-effects," says Grub - Ed Jun
2009
Dry Mouth & Throat
I take medications that make
my mouth and throat dreadfully dry and drinking water does not ease it.
My chemist made me up a mixture of Glycerine and added Spirits of Lemon
to it. (Lemon Essence). Just sip a little, swill around in mouth and
swallow slowly. This really works and you can take as often as you
like, but it lasts for a long time, even if you eat or drink
afterwards. Just buy the glycerine and add a few drops of the Lemon
Essence to taste from your pantry. Gives the mouth a lovely fresh taste
too. Just for the record they use straight glycerine in hospitals when
doing oral hygiene on unconscious patients. - sumanaju
Rotary toothbrushes
They do clean better than normal brushes, however please do not do what
I did and overdo it. I now suffer from receding gum problems and
temperature sensitive teeth as a result. I can no longer eat ice cream.
People from less industrialized societies seem to have fewer caries
than we do in the west and they do not have all the fancy tooth care
stuff like we do -- Karl Marcus
Breathe Deep!!!
Breathe deeply - from your belly. Wonderful for an all-round health
boost. Most of us only breathe from the top quarter of our lungs,
leavings 75% of our lung capacity unused. A good many of the food
supplements, miracle cures, quick weight loss, and relaxation gadgets
we read and hear about involve increasing the oxygen level in the
blood. You can do that for your self for free! While your stomach is
fairly empty (it's hard to breathe properly after a huge meal) and
wearing non-restrictive clothing, stand straight and breathe from your
belly. Only your stomach should move when you breathe, not your chest
or shoulders. You might get a head rush - keep going, just don't
breathe quite so deeply. Don't want you passing out! :) To give
yourself a rhythm for breathing: as you inhale slowly raise your arms
up from your sides. Inhale all the way to the top. Then, as you lower
your arms, exhale; exhaling all the way to the bottom. With time you'll
find you're moving your arms quite slowly as you learn to control your
breathing. -- Kim Smart"
Acne:
To help reduce acne drink plenty of pure, untreated water, and try to
avoid refined, processed and food with additives, also sweet and fatty
foods. – Robin
Sleeping:
Try turning down the lights an hour or two before bed-time; that way
you will get a better sleep. When my friend suggested it to me I was
very sceptical. Believe me it works -- Ian
McKenzie Sydney Australia
Diabetes:
For Resources for Diabetes Information, do searches on the
following: 'Juvenile Diabetes Foundation', 'American Diabetes
Association', 'Children With Diabetes', 'TODAE', 'Joslin Research
Center', 'Diabetes Research Institute', and more on 'Diabetes
Drive'.
Shaving:
Apply a small amount of talcum powder before shaving – wet or dry – Ian
Richards, City Broadcast Installations England
Diarrhoea:
When suffering from acute or extended diarrhoea it is advisable to take
a little salt in your drink. Chemists sell electrolyte solutions
containing salts and sugar including the very important potassium salt.
One preparation available in the UK is called GEM. Your pharmacist can
advise you. – Davie.
Avoiding Frostbite:
In a really cold environment use mittens rather than gloves.
Frozen fingers can be identified and remedial measures taken before
frostbite sets in -- Jimmie Stewart
Dunfermline Scotland
Laryngitis.
Rest your voice, Give up smoking, and eat mild, easily
swallowed foods. Drink plenty of liquids, and try to stay in a humid
atmosphere. - Rosalind Edmonds
How to Cure Warts
To cure warts, especially on the hands, just pick a dandelion and dab
the sap onto the wart. (The best sap is found just underneath the head
of the flower). The wart immediately turns black and if continued once
a day for 9 days, the wart disappears leaving clear soft skin. Works
much better than over the counter chemical remedies. Of course it only
works during the summer months when there are plenty of dandelions
about! From Julie Roberts, Derby, England.
Hangover
Prevention: drink milk and eat dairy products to
line the stomach, make sure you have a full stomach to slow the
absorption of alcohol into the blood -- Scott Edmunds
Hangover Cure:
To cure drink plenty of water before you go to bed (over a pint), have
a good breakfast, avoid caffeinous drinks, and get plenty of vitamin C.
-- James Butler What
about avoiding the damn stuff in the first place
--Ed!!
Do not eat grapefruit or
citrus fruits when if you are taking antihistamines or anti allergy
pills, especially the following; Triludin: itraconazole, miconazole,
and lamasil -- Derek Edmondes, Bangalore, India
Insect Bites.
Use vinegar on insect bites and stings - - Vanessa Echols
Cramp: To
relieve cramp in the leg, stand in an empty bath with bare feet. My
friend has suffered from cramp all his life and he says it works every
time – Ian Richards, City Broadcast Installations, UK
Nettles.
Holding your breath stops you getting stung by European Stinging
Nettles – Wendy Quin Hong Kong
Nettles.
Use Docken leaves to sooth European Stinging Nettle stings
-- Anon
Cold Sores
There is no substitute to
using Zovirax or another anti virus ointment, however dab on vodka or
other spirits to help speed up healing. -- Davina Martin
Orange
peel -- The pith, the white material found on the inside
of orange peel (marmalade contains some) is a good source of
bioflavanoids, believed to be an important nutrient – Davie D
An interesting fact is that
raw blackcurrants, and kiwi fruit contain more vitamin C than oranges.
-- Annie Morgan
So do Chillies - Ed
Heavy Metals
and Aluminium are implicated in Memory Loss, Attention Deficit
Disorders, Kidney Disease, Bone Disease and Dementia.
Mercury Fillings
- Having mercury amalgam tooth fillings removed will improve your
concentration and other faculties. Some people report
dramatic improvement, ability to function and well-being. In
my case, career, educational performance and confidence improved
dramatically. A word of warning though, it is not wise to
have more than one or two removed at a time as the removal process
produces a release of mercury -- Peter McGuigan, Perth
Australia
Aluminum
- Untold misery and expensive care could be avoided if we were to
eliminate sources of aluminum in our food, drink, medicines
and cosmetics. We are all susceptible in varying degrees to
brain, bone and other tissue damage caused by the toxic effects of
aluminum compounds. Tap water (faucet), white bread, food
additives and anti-perspirants are things to eliminate. Cooking in
uncoated aluminum pots is also to be avoided. -- H
Miller_MD Palo Alto Calif
"Based on present information
prudent action would be to avoid all sources of ingestible and inhaled
aluminum. Those who fail to heed this advice will serve as "guinea
pigs" for the human experiments that may eventually prove the presence
or absence of serious health effects of aluminum " -- Dr
McDougall
See Avoiding
Aluminium
for more information and suggestions on how to go about avoiding
aluminium in your diet.
Urostomy
Bag - For people who have had a urostomy(bag on their
side for their bladder). To stop the natural mucus building up in the
bag take 2 garlic capsules a day and this breaks it all down. -- Linda.
UK
Looking slim and
being physically fit is important to most of us these days. Aerobic
exercise is not the only way to improve your fat burning capacity;
strength training can also have dramatic results. Makes sense, doesn't
it, larger muscles need more energy -- Axel Klystron
Dr Mihaela Tanasescu of
Harvard University studied 44,000 men and found those who
weight-trained for 30 minutes or more a week had a 23 per cent lower
risk of heart disease than those who didn't lift. -- Ed
Water and
Health Many problems would be avoided if we drank more
pure water. The elderly, in particular need to be vigilant about the
quantity and the quality of the liquids that they drink. When
flying take care to drink sufficient liquids as the low pressure
atmosphere has a dehydrating effect. Avoiding alcohol is prudent, as it
too dehydrates -- Doctor Annie, Edinburgh (Annie McInnes)
The air we breathe.
Indoor Air Quality is so important for our health. To avoid toxic air
in the home, avoid all fragranced products and air fresheners (they
cause neurological reactions), use as little as possible of gas
appliances (I switched to electric stove and clothes drier), vent your
central vac to the outside (sends mites outside), avoid chemicals for
cleaning (use borax, vinegar, natural soaps), and avoid all oil based
products like paints and solvents. Pesticides were especially toxic,
absorbed through breathing or skin contact. I got Environmental Illness
from oil based paints and indoor pesticides...so now I'm
housebound...don't let this happen to you. -- Barb
from Ontario
Dental x-rays
linked to smaller babies In a study of 4,500 mothers-to-be by
a US team. Of those who had dental treatment, a quarter had babies
weighing under 5.51lb. The research showed that women who have dental
X-rays while pregnant are three times more likely to have an
underweight baby. X-rays may affect neuro-hormonal mechanisms, such as
thyroid function in the head and neck. - RS