For an upset stomach mix baking soda and water in a small glass and drink. It taste horrible but it works.

It really does work. It also works for heartburn.

Also, placing a little cereal in a baby's formula will help them to sleep all night.

Rubbing a colicy baby's tummy in circular motions will help relieve the colic (which is basically gas).

OK, this is oooold school & nasty: Baby urine is supposed to clear up your skin. Something about the pH balance and the purity of it. I don't know... one of ya'll try it first and let me know! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

**I had to edit this to add ---- you're supposed to wipe it on your skin, not DRINK it!***


[This message has been edited by tickledpink (edited March 22, 2001).]

No Matter What You Have..............

Cod Liver Oil Will Fix It.

-If you have a stomach ache, Cod Liver Oil Will Fix It.
-If you feel conjested, Cod Liver Oil Will Fix It.
-If you have a fever, Cod Liver Oil Will Fix It.
-If you get a pimple, Cod Liver Oil Will Fix It.

No matter what you had my granny always gave us a spoon full of Cod Liver Oil. Now if it works that's another story.

What was that, AGAIN??????

YOU SAID, WHAT? COD LIVER OIL?

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

A friend of mines takes this in capsule form (the capsules are filled wit hthe oil) because she says it makes her hair grow... http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/confused.gif



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ttt for Soror Conskeeted....

Thank you so much for bringing this one back...I didn't search quite hard enough..:o

So what is good for heartburn?
I'm trying my best to avoid the purple pill called Nexium.

Chewing gum or drinking sprite usually helps my heartburn.

If you get heartburn at night, don't eat a few hours before going to bed and sleep with your head propped up on a few stacked pillows.

Thanks a lot. I will definately try that. The only time that I have a problem with it is at night. I feel like I'm overdosing on Maalox, Mylanta, Tums and Rolaids.

Why am I LMAO at you going all "commercial" and calling it "the purple pill called Nexium"? I am CTFU!! :D

The purple pill called Nexium is EVERYWHERE! It is all over television and the internet in those annoying pop-up ads. I'm beginning to think that those commercials and ads are the real reason for my sudden attack of heartburn. I convinced that is how they get you. Watch out...you might be next.

All Hail the Amazing Banana
 

Pretty interesting -- the Banana!

Home Remedy -- If you want a quick fix for flagging energy levels there's no better snack than a banana. Containing three natural sugars -- sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions making it a must to add to your daily diet.

Depression -- According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin known to make you relax, improve your mood... and generally make you feel happier.

PMS -- Forget the pills -- eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia -- High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure -- This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium, yet low in salt, making it the perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit: It's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power -- 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation -- High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers -- One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and rehydrate your system.

Heartburn -- Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness -- Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites -- Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves -- Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Ulcers -- The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chroniculcer cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control -- Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)-- Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer, tryptophan.

Smoking -- Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress -- Potassium is a vital mineral which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates the body's water-balance. When stressed, our metabolic rate rises thereby reducing our potassium levels... These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes -- According to research in 'The New England Journal of Medicine' eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%! Warts -- Those keen on natural alternatives swear that, if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape! So you see, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When compared to an apple, bananas has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. Being rich also in potassium, it is one of the best value foods around. So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase to say, "A Banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

Re: All Hail the Amazing Banana
 

This is true. I munched on banana and cantelope (sp?) and it helped me.

More Home Remedies
 

1. Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional "pain relievers."

2. Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns?

3. Before you head to the 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.

4. Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.

5. 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.

6. 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 advertised for this use.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Smart splinter remover... just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue all over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.

14. 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.

15. Balm for broken blisters... To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine... a powerful antiseptic.

16. 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.

17. Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dish washing 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Vaseline cure for hair balls..... To prevent troublesome hair balls, 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.

21. 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.