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Suggestions are not medical cures. The 105.5 KD Country Home Remedy Contest is not
meant to diagnose, treat, or heal any person with medical afflictions. 105.5
KD Country recommends all participants consult a licensed physician before trying
any of these remedies.
Some remedies you can use...sponsored by the
Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy.
"To soothe the pizza burn on the roof of your mouth, grab a can of Reddi-wip
and fill your mouth with the whipped cream. With your tongue, press the Reddi-wip
against the roof of your mouth to coat the lesion. You can also use Domino Sugar
to coat your tongue for burns by pizza, soup or hot coffee or tea."
From: Angie Hedrick, Brookneal, VA
"I have found the best for bee stings is prepared mustard
which is always available from the frige and usually
when on a picnic."
"Use a mixture of water & flour (the same consistancy
of Maalox) for diarrhea. If symptoms continue,
contact your physician."
From: Faye Massie, Big Island, VA
"Use tooth paste for a burn when hot grease pops on you when cooking...it works for me..."
"Use tooth paste for bee stings tried it and it works.."
From: Bessie Pollard, Brookneal, VA
"For centuries, the aloe vera plant, has been known as the miracle plant. Aloe
vera is used in burn treatment centers all over the world. At home you can
cut the plant leaf open and use the gel from it to help heal many things such
as: sunburn, burns, razor cuts, reddness from shaving, scars, and face or neck
burns from a curling iron. Besides burns, it is also good for cuts and the gel
helps stop the bleeding. You can also use it on mosquito or small insect bites
to stop the itching. My mother who is 89 years old has been using it on her face
at night for years to give her face a youthful look and people that know her
tell her she looks 25 years younger.
Aloe vera gel bought from a health food store (can be mixed with fruit juices
for a better taste) helps digestion and in the elimination of waste from our
bodies (did I say that nicely?). If I had to have only one natural medicine at
my house, it would be an aloe vera plant. When I am not using it as a cure it
makes for a beautiful house plant."
From: Linda Rodriguez, Altavista, VA
"Wrestling with a headache? Take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your forehead...
the throbbing is down for the count."
From: Anonymous!
"To get rid of itch from mosquito bites; don't scratch it away, apply dry soap on the
area and you just might experience instant relief."
From: Anonymous!
"Scotch tape , the less painful and easier way to remove splinters. Try
putting scotch tape over a splinter and then pulling it off, before resorting to tweezers or a needle."
From: Anonymous!
"Chamomile and Dandelion tea’s and ginger are good for digestion and calming
of the nerves. These have worked for me … it might work for you too."
From: Kathleen Kennedy, Altavista, VA
"Try Echinacea at the first sign of a scratchy throat, especially if you are
prone to Strep. I take it every four hours the first day, every 6 hours
the second day, every 8 hours on third and twice a day for a week afterwards."
From: Tina Le’Valley, Lynchburg, VA
Oregano - According to the North American Herb and Spice Pharmacy in Buffalo Grove,
Illinois, the common spice oregano has stopped Anthrax and the H5N1 virus in a lab study.
Apparently, the seasoning that is in nearly every pantry across the US,
can be safely used to fight winter holiday germs too. Even the White House
has inquired about the research being done on oregano oil. Scientists have
been able to successfully destroy deadly microbes, killing viruses like the
Avian Bird Flu in their lab with the simple pizza sauce ingredient!
Glucosamine - Chronic pain is major health problem here in the United States.
More than 40 million Americans suffer from some form of arthritis,
and many have chronic pain that limits daily activity. Osteoarthritis is by
far the most common form of arthritis, affecting about 16 million Americans,
while rheumatoid arthritis, which affects about 2.1 million Americans, is the
most crippling form of the disease.
“Many people find that glucosamine helps them out tremendously,” says Mary Beth Watkins,
President of the American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists.
“People looking for natural treatments of arthritis and other joint
pain are turning to glucosamine to help them improve the quality of their lives.”
In fact, a recent study by the U.S. government showed that glucosamine is
effective in reducing the pain of knee arthritis. “Glucosamine is a
clinically proven natural alternative to arthritic pain relievers,” says
Watkins. “It’s perfect for people who are involved with physical activities,
athletes, and pretty much anyone who has put extra strain on their joints over
the years." (This statement has not been evaluated be the Food and Drug Administration.)
