Surprising new uses for old remedies

[kadee]

Since these help save money, I thought they should go here....

When minor medical issues crop up (nosebleeds, insect stings, dandruff!), chances are your medicine cabinet already contains some effective--and surprising--fixes for what ails you. Here are 10 common household items that all do double duty, saving you a trip to the pharmacy--and cash in the process!

health.msn.com/health-topics/oral-care/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100269130>1=31017

[texaspn]

Good article. My father cured his toenail fungus using a vinegar soak-took a while, but he avoided expensive drugs with their possible side effects. The fungus has not recurred.

[brokeinoregon]

I work finding new uses for things, but I work in health care and hydrogen peroxide is great but only for the first use, try diluting it 50-50 with water to reduce the sting. But after the initial use it eats the white blood cells that are trying to heal the wound and delays healing time, so if you continue to use it dilute it. or just use antibiotic soap and water(like dial)

[bobbysgirl]

BROKE: I karma'd you for the good info. Thank you. And to you too TEXASPN

[❤ mollymouser ❤]

My wonderful DH loves hydrogen peroxide for athlete's foot. Feet?

[donnafreedman]

My sister the dental hygienist says that when people come in for a swollen gum area, it's often...a popcorn hull that got stuck. Ow. After they remove it, they advise the patient to rinse with peroxide and water (again, 50/50) for one minute a day.
Tastes yucky, though.

[gailbon]

Instead of buying an over-the-counter remedy, I have used baking soda on a canker sore. FYI--it is a frugal way to heal it faster, but boy, it stings like heck!!